Buddhist Quotes

Buddhist Quotes



Do not pursue the past.
Do not lose yourself in the future.
The past no longer is.
The future has not yet come.
Looking deeply at life as it is.
In the very here and now, the practitioner dwells in stability and freedom.
We must be diligent today.
To wait until tomorrow is too late.
Death comes unexpectedly.
How can we bargain with it?
The sage calls a person who knows how to dwell in mindfulness night and day,
'one who knows the better way to live alone.'
Bhaddekaratta Sutta

A beautiful revolution: blog: Daydreamer

A beautiful revolution: blog: Daydreamer

Daydreamer

I've been sitting on this wall all of my life, heart upon my sleeve, everything crossed, sandwiches unpacked, waiting for someone truly extraordinary to find me.

And the song on the radio sings... Daydreamer, sittin' on the seat, soaking up the sun...

I've been sitting in this kitchen all of my life, painting these pictures, writing these words, waiting for someone to make sense of it all.

And the song on the radio sings... He's a real lover, makin' up the past and feeling up his girl like he's never felt her figure before...

I've been lying on this couch all of my life, asking her questions, telling her secrets, knowing that one day it all will become clear.

And the song on the radio sings... A joy dropper, looks good when he walks, he is the subject of their talk...

I've been watching this world passing me by all of my life, believing that one day, someone will stop for a second and finally, finally be interested in the things I have to say.

And the song on the radio sings... He would be hard to chase, but good to catch...

I've spent all of my life sitting in parks, getting lost in the dark, always taking the wrong path, knowing that one day I will find my way home

And the song on the radio sings... and he could change the world with his hands behind his back...

Even Happier: The 7 beliefs of the super happy people

Even Happier: The 7 beliefs of the super happy people: "You are ok You are as you are, with all your limits, with all your faults, the good and the bad. You have the right to exist and be happy."

Om Mani Padme Hum: The Meaning of the Mantra in Tibetan Buddhism

Om Mani Padme Hum: The Meaning of the Mantra in Tibetan Buddhism

All of the Dharma is based on Buddha's discovery that suffering is unnecessary: Like a disease, once we really face the fact that suffering exists, we can look more deeply and discover it's cause; and when we discover that the cause is dependent on certain conditions, we can explore the possibility of removing those conditions.

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Buddhist Temples India, Buddhist Pilgrimage in India, Buddhism Origin, Buddhism Religion, Buddhist Temple Tours, Buddhist Pilgrimage Travel India, Information on Buddhism

Ajahn Brahm - Meditation: The Heart of Buddhism

Ajahn Brahm - Meditation: The Heart of Buddhism

The Buddha was a very remarkable person, his peacefulness, compassion and wisdom, were legendary. There is something about enlightenment that is very attractive. In the same way there is something about freedom that you cannot ignore. That is why little by little, you will understand what Buddhism is all about. You won't understand Buddhism from the books nor will you understand Buddhism from what I say. You'll only understand Buddhism in your own experiences of peaceful meditation. That's where Buddhism is taught. So have fun with your meditation and don't be afraid of enlightenment. Get in there, enjoy it, and you will have no regrets.

That's what Buddhism is. That's its heart – meditation and enlightenment. That's its meaning.

To meditate is to make a complete break with how we "normally" operate, for
it is a state free of all cares and concerns, in which there is no
competition, no desire to possess or grasp at anything, no intense and
anxious struggle, and no hunger to achieve: an ambitionless state where
there is neither acceptance nor rejection, neither hope nor fear, a state in
which we slowly begin to release all those emotions and concepts that have
imprisoned us into the space of natural simplicity.


Sogyal Rinpoche

"Within the framework of the Buddhist Path, reflecting on suffering has tremendous importance because by realizing the nature of suffering, you will develop greater resolve to put an end to the causes of suffering and the unwholesome deeds which lead to suffering. And it will increase your enthusiasm for engaging in the wholesome actions and deeds which lead to happiness and joy."

-Dalai Lama

There is no formula for generating the authentic warmth of love. It cannot be copied. You cannot talk yourself into it or rouse it by straining at the emotions or by dedicating yourself solemnly to the service of mankind. Everyone has love, but it can only come out when he is convinced of the impossibility and the frustration of trying to love himself. This conviction will not come through condemnations, through hating oneself, through calling self love bad names in the universe. It comes only in the awareness that one has no self to love.

--Alan Watts, The Wisdom of Insecurity

Comes The Dawn - A Poem - The Recovery Emporium

Comes The Dawn - A Poem - The Recovery Emporium

"After a While"

After a while you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn
that love doesn't mean leaning
and company doesn't always mean security.
And you begin to learn
that kisses aren't contracts
and presents aren't promises
and you begin to accept your defeats
with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of woman, not the grief of a child
and you learn
to build all your roads on today
because tomorrow's ground is
too uncertain for plans
and futures have a way of falling down
in mid-flight.
After a while you learn
that even sunshine burns
if you get too much
so you plant your own garden
and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone
to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure
you really are strong
you really do have worth
and you learn
and you learn
with every goodbye, you learn...

© 1971 Veronica A. Shoffstall

YouTube - David Lynch's Public Service Announcement

YouTube - David Lynch's Public Service Announcement

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Sometimes I feel like that's my world....and there's no way out from under.

Must find outlet for my disappointments and misgivings.

For all I have to be grateful for....I always tend to dwell on my have nots , instead of my haves.

Om Mani Peme Hung - ZappInternet.com

Om Mani Peme Hung - ZappInternet.com

Wildlife Photography by Hal Brindley

Wildlife Photography by Hal Brindley

Must see website for all ages. Amazing photography and a truly genuine man.



In his words:

"My real goal in life is to travel the world and to learn about the incredible variety of creatures that fill it. When you start to learn about these beasts, you start to care about them.

That is what I hope to pass on to you, the notion that planet Earth was not designed for human beings to rule. We are just one of the many incredible by-products of evolution, like all the plants and animals and one-celled doo-dads that surround us. I'm not going to start hugging trees right here in front of you, but I do believe that we can consider the rest of our kin, the community of life, when we make our everyday decisions.

Many species have come and gone before us, and many more will come and go after us, I assure you. Even if we manage to accidentally wipe out 99% of life on this planet, including ourselves, life and evolution will go on. Still, it seems a shame to allow that to happen, to so rapidly undo what nature has taken hundreds of millions of years to come up with.

So I'm here to tell you, it doesn't have to happen. If you care, you can and will make a difference.

I think these critters are pretty neat, and definitely worth keeping around.

Hopefully you will too."

::MEANNORTH::ILLUSTRATION::NAJA CONRAD-HANSEN

::MEANNORTH::ILLUSTRATION::NAJA CONRAD-HANSEN

The Tibetan Book of the Dead

The Tibetan Book of the Dead

Poetry X » Poetry Archives » Robert Frost » "The Silken Tent"

Poetry X » Poetry Archives » Robert Frost » "The Silken Tent"

The Silken Tent

She is as in a field a silken tent
At midday when the sunny summer breeze
Has dried the dew and all its ropes relent,
So that in guys it gently sways at ease,
And its supporting central cedar pole,
That is its pinnacle to heavenward
And signifies the sureness of the soul,
Seems to owe naught to any single cord,
But strictly held by none, is loosely bound
By countless silken ties of love and thought
To everything on earth the compass round,
And only by one’s going slightly taut
In the capriciousness of summer air