"A wise man, recognizing that the world is but an illusion, does not act as if
it is real, so he escapes the suffering."
~The Buddha
October 02, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 10/2/2012
October 01, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 10/1/2012
"We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by
selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act. Joy follows them like a
shadow that never leaves them."
~The Buddha
September 30, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/30/2012
"Let yourself be open and life will be easier."
~The Buddha
September 29, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/29/2012
"There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth...not going all the
way, and not starting."
~The Buddha
September 28, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/28/2012
"A man should first direct himself in the way he should go. Only then should he
instruct others."
~The Buddha
September 27, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/27/2012
"Buddhism stresses the importance of the present and the future. There is little
point in dwelling on the past. Far more constructive is looking to the future
and moving forward. What is vital is that we achieve a bright and glorious
future through our efforts and perseverance today."
~Daisaku
Ikeda
September 26, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/26/2012
"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor
to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and
earnestly."
~The
Buddha
September 25, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/25/2012
"Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with
care."
~The
Buddha
September 24, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/24/2012
"More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the body. The
most valuable of all are the treasures of the
heart."
~The
Buddha
September 23, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/23/2012
"What is the appropriate behavior for a man or a woman in the midst of this world, where each person is clinging to his piece of debris? What's the proper salutation between people as they pass each other in this flood?"
~The Buddha
September 22, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/22/2012
"When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and
laugh at the sky."
~The
Buddha
September 21, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/21/2012
"Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of
service and compassion are the things which renew
humanity."
~The
Buddha
September 20, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/20/2012
"Good men and bad men differ radically. Bad men never appreciate kindness shown
them, but wise men appreciate and are grateful. Wise men try to express their
appreciation and gratitude by some return of kindness, not only to their
benefactor, but to everyone else."
~The
Buddha
September 19, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/19/2012
"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with
ourselves."
~The
Buddha
September 18, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/18/2012
"When a tree has been transplanted, thought fierce winds it may blow, it will
not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up. But even a tree that has grown
up in place may fall over if its roots are weak. Even a feeble person will not
stumble if those supporting him are strong, but a person of considerable
strength, when alone, may fall down on an uneven
path."
~The
Buddha
September 17, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/17/2012
"In the end it is nothing other than the loving kindness with which the woman
cares for her child that makes the difference. Her concern concentrates on one
thing just like the Buddhist practice of concentration. She thinks of nothing
but her child, which is similar to Buddhist compassion. That must be why,
although she created no other causes to bring about it, she was reborn in the
Brahma heaven."
~The
Buddha
September 16, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/16/2012
"A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these
minds love one another the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden. But if
these minds get out of harmony with one another it is like a storm that plays
havoc with the garden."
~The
Buddha
September 15, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/15/2012
"When one is deluded, it is as if one were dreaming. And when one is
enlightened, it is as if one had awakened."
~The
Buddha
September 14, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/14/2012
"To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst
of abundance."
~The
Buddha
September 13, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/13/2012
"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."
~The
Buddha
September 12, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/12/2012
"Worthy persons deserve to be called so because they are not carried away by the
eight winds: prosperity,decline,disgrace,honor,praise,censure,suffering, and
pleasure.They are neither elated by prosperity nor grieved by decline. The
heavenly gods will surely protect one who is unbending before the eight
winds."
~The
Buddha
September 11, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/11/2012
"Cherry, plum, peach or damson blossoms--all, just as they are, are entities
possessing their own unique qualities."
~The
Buddha
September 07, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/7/2012
"Just as flowers open up and bear fruits, just as the moon appears and
invariably grow full, just as a lamp becomes brighter when oil is added, and
just as plants and trees flourish with rain, so will human beings never fail to
prosper when they make good causes."
~The
Buddha
September 06, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/6/2012
"Famine occurs as a result of greed, pestilence as a result of foolishness, and
warfare as a result of anger."
~The
Buddha
September 05, 2012
Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 9/5/2012
"Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what
leads you forward and what hold you back, and choose the path that leads to
wisdom."
~The
Buddha
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