Buddhist Thought

There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it!

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Buddhist Thought

In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.

Buddhist Thought

I don't believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
-Dalai Lama

Buddhist Thought

Without health life is not life; it is only a state of langour and suffering - an image of death.

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Buddhist Thought

As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world, raised in the world having overcome the world, live unsoiled by the world

Buddhist Thought

Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.
-Dalai Lama

Buddhist Thought

In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher. -Dalai Lama

Buddhist Thought

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.-Dalai Lama

Buddhist Thought

         All things appear and disappear because of the concurrence of causes and conditions. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.

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Buddhist Thought

All tremble at punishment. Life is dear to all. Put yourself in the place of others; kill none nor have another killed.

Buddhist Thought

A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals a secret of hidden treasure.

Buddhist Thought

Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful, a meaningful friend, or a meaningful day.
-Dalai Lama

Buddhist Thought

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

Buddhist Thought

As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world, raised in the world having overcome the world, live unsoiled by the world.

Buddhist Thought

A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.

Buddhist Thought

A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.

Buddhist Thought

All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. -Dalai Lama

Buddhist Thought

Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.

Buddhist Thought

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.
-BUDDHA-