MARVELLOUS GEMS OF GAUTAMA BUDDHA

 

Buddham sharanam

"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense." ...Gautama Buddha.

Ø Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumoured by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.

Ø A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds love one another the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden. But if these minds get out of harmony with one another it is like a storm that plays havoc with the garden."

Ø Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.

Ø The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.

Ø It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.

Ø There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth...not going all the way, and not starting.

Ø The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.

Ø It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.

Ø To keep the body in good health is a duty, for otherwise we shall not be able to trim the lamp of wisdom, and keep our mind strong and clear. Water surrounds the lotus flower, but does not wet its petals.

Ø What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow: Our life is the creation of our mind.

Ø Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten."

Ø "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."

Ø The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.

Ø Meditation brings wisdom; lack of mediation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what hold you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom

Ø You should respect each other and refrain from disputes; you should not, like water and oil, repel each other, but should, like milk and water, mingle together."

Ø The greatest gift is to give people your enlightenment, to share it. It has to be the greatest.

Ø The tongue like a sharp knife, Kills without drawing blood.

Ø To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent."

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?".....Gautama Buddha.

  The Buddha's final words are reported to have been: "All composite things pass away. Strive for your own liberation with diligence"

Gautama Budhha,           four noble truths,        Noble Eightfold Path