Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.
There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.
However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.
There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates andhurts; it is a sword that kills.
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
Without health life is not life; it is only a state of languor and suffering - an image of death.
Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
Hatred does not cease through hatred at any time. Hatred ceases through love. This is an unalterable law.
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else you are the one who gets burned.
In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.
The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.
When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.
An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.
However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.
When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.
The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.