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Old 03-04-2020, 04:41 AM
BigJohn BigJohn is offline
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BUDDHA SAYINGS

                                       “He who gives away shall have real gain.


             He who subdues himself shall be free; he shall cease to be a slave of passions.

The righteous man casts off evil, and by rooting out lust, bitterness, and illusion do we reach Nirvana.”



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        Happiness is the result of an enlightened mind whereas suffering is caused by a distorted mind.
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Old 03-04-2020, 05:39 AM
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Thanks BigJohn!

Not exactly a quote but here is a link by Vijay Mehra, who I know personally, pertaining to a conversation with Buddha, for those interested

http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/sh...d.php?t=128587

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Old 04-04-2020, 12:18 AM
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Hatred never ceases by hatred, but by love alone. This is the law eternal.
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Old 04-04-2020, 05:24 AM
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Hatred never ceases by hatred, but by love alone. This is the law eternal.

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Beautifully said!

All conflicts must be resolved by love alone


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Old 04-04-2020, 09:16 AM
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                      “The foolish man conceives the idea of ‘self.’

The wise man sees there is no ground on which to build the idea of ‘self;’
       thus, he has a right conception of the world and well concludes
       that all compounds amassed by sorrow will be dissolved again,
                                     but the truth will remain.”

                                                                                                       Buddha
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         Happiness is a choice, not a result.


  Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy.

No person will make you happy unless you decide to be happy.

         Your happiness will not come to you.


            It can only come from you.



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Old 05-04-2020, 05:25 AM
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If you light a lantern for another person you'll illuminate the path for yourself as well.
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Old 05-04-2020, 05:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigJohn
                                       “He who gives away shall have real gain.


             He who subdues himself shall be free; he shall cease to be a slave of passions.

The righteous man casts off evil, and by rooting out lust, bitterness, and illusion do we reach Nirvana.”



                                                                                                                                                Buddha
I'd interpret it as: become the master of your emotions, don't let them master you!
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Old 05-04-2020, 02:29 PM
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Unfortunately the internet is full of fake Buddha Quotes, especially on social media sites.

Its therefore a good idea to check them with the "Fake Buddha Quotes" website.

https://fakebuddhaquotes.com/all-fake-buddha-quotes/


May everyone be safe and well.

Sam. _/|\_
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Old 05-04-2020, 02:55 PM
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This is the Karaniya Metta Sutta: The Buddha's Words on Loving-
Kindness

(translated from the Pali by The Amaravati Sangha)


This is what should be done
By one who is skilled in goodness,
And who knows the path of peace:
Let them be able and upright,
Straightforward and gentle in speech,
Humble and not conceited,
Contented and easily satisfied,
Unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways.
Peaceful and calm and wise and skillful,
Not proud or demanding in nature.
Let them not do the slightest thing
That the wise would later reprove.
Wishing: In gladness and in safety,
May all beings be at ease.
Whatever living beings there may be;
Whether they are weak or strong, omitting none,
The great or the mighty, medium, short or small,
The seen and the unseen,
Those living near and far away,
Those born and to-be-born —
May all beings be at ease!

Let none deceive another,
Or despise any being in any state.
Let none through anger or ill-will
Wish harm upon another.
Even as a mother protects with her life
Her child, her only child,
So with a boundless heart
Should one cherish all living beings;
Radiating kindness over the entire world:
Spreading upwards to the skies,
And downwards to the depths;
Outwards and unbounded,
Freed from hatred and ill-will.
Whether standing or walking, seated or lying down
Free from drowsiness,
One should sustain this recollection.
This is said to be the sublime abiding.
By not holding to fixed views,
The pure-hearted one, having clarity of vision,
Being freed from all sense desires,
Is not born again into this world.


https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipi...1.08.amar.html

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May all beings have peace and happiness.
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