Inner Wisdom Quotes

Quotes by The Buddha

Better than a thousand useless words is one useful word, upon hearing which one attains peace.
- The Buddha
You yourself must strive. The Buddhas only point the way.
- The Buddha
Know from the rivers in clefts and in crevices: those in small channels flow noisily, the great flow silent. Whatever's not full makes noise. Whatever is full is quiet.
- The Buddha
May all beings have happy minds.
- The Buddha
Purity and impurity depend on oneself; no one can purify another.
- The Buddha
It's a good thing to be satisfied with what one has.
- The Buddha
Better it is to live one day seeing the rise and fall of things than to live a hundred years without ever seeing the rise and fall of things.
- The Buddha
'As I am, so are these. As are these, so am I.' Drawing the parallel to yourself, neither kill nor get others to kill.
- The Buddha
A noble one produces an abundance of merit by having a compassionate mind towards all living beings.
- The Buddha
Radiate boundless love towards the entire world — above, below, and across — unhindered, without ill will, without enmity.
- The Buddha