Inner Wisdom Quotes

Quotes by The Buddha

I, too, do not envision a doctrine of self the clinging to which there would not arise sorrow, lamentation, pain, grief, and despair.
- The Buddha
I, too, do not envision a doctrine of self the clinging to which there would not arise sorrow, lamentation, pain, grief, and despair.
- The Buddha
Heedfulness is the path to the Deathless. Heedlessness is the path to death. The heedful die not. The heedless are as if already dead.
- The Buddha
Do I speak at the right time, or not? Do I speak of facts, or not? Do I speak gently or harshly? Do I speak profitable words or not? Do I speak with a kindly heart, or inwardly malicious?
- The Buddha
All phenomena are preceded by the mind, created by the mind, and have the mind as their master.
- The Buddha
Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.
- The Buddha
Meditation brings wisdom, lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back and choose the path that leads to wisdom.
- The Buddha
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
- The Buddha
Conditions fall apart. Persist with diligence.
- The Buddha
I am not the first Buddha who came upon Earth, nor shall I be the last. In due time, another Buddha will arise in the world - a Holy One, a supremely enlightened One, endowed with wisdom in conduct, auspicious, knowing the universe, an incomparable leader of men, a master of angels and mortals.
- The Buddha