Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.

Cambodia wanted no part of SEATO. We would look after ourselves as neutrals and Buddhists.

Self-hate doesn't create enlightenment. It just causes you to not enjoy the current moment.

(They) were responsible for spreading the Buddhist religion throughout India and East Asia.

I want, I want, I want! We never grow out of it somehow. Unless we become Buddhists, maybe.

Humility simply means that you do a great job at everything and it isn't really a big deal.

My family is Jewish, Buddhist, Baptist and Catholic. I don't believe in man-made religions.

First one must change. I first watch myself, check myself, then expect changes from others.

Both formerly and now, it is only suffering that I describe, and the cessation of suffering.

Within this moment, the only moment that exists, the past, present and future are contained.

When sitting in meditation, say, "That's not my business!" with every thought that comes by.

Life can only take place in the present moment. If we lose the present moment, we lose life.

By amending our mistakes, we get wisdom. By defending our faults, we betray an unsound mind.

Some do not understand that we must die, But those who do realize this settle their quarrels.

Whenever anyone, Buddhist or not, sees a Temple or an image of Buddha they receive blessings.

It is better to do nothing Than to do what is wrong. For whatever you do, you do to yourself.

The fool who thinks he is wise is just a fool. The fool who knows he is a fool is wise indeed.

With gentleness overcome anger. With generosity overcome meanness. With truth overcome deceit.

Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.

Others are my main concern. When I notice something of mine, I steal it and give it to others.

Light must come from inside. You cannot ask the darkness to leave; you must turn on the light.

If only I could throw away the urge to trace my patterns in your heart, I could really see you.

The right time to show your good character is when you are pestered by someone weaker than you.

A man should first direct himself in the way he should go. Only then should he instruct others.

It is the Buddhist belief that at every moment the universe is not only dying but being reborn.

Don't care what anybody says about enlightenment, except the enlightened and those who seek it.

Renunciation is not getting rid of the things of this world, but accepting that they pass away.

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.

Practice meditation regularly. Meditation leads to eternal bliss. Therefore meditate, meditate.

Unity can only be manifested by the Binary. Unity itself and the idea of Unity are already two.

Conquer anger by love, evil by good; Conquer the miser with liberality, and the liar with truth.

If we destroy something around us we destroy ourselves. If we cheat another, we cheat ourselves.

I'm a Buddhist, so one of my biggest beliefs is, 'Everything changes, don't take it personally.'

Zen and Buddhism have produced martial arts, because of the Buddhist injunction against weapons.

Just because it doesn't work out for you, doesn't mean that it's not wonderful for someone else.

In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.

The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. (21)

Buddhism is simply a methodology, a way of becoming one with the part of ourselves that is happy.

The mind is pure and luminous by nature. It is defiled only by adventitious thoughts and emotions

The prohibition of L'shon Hara is the Jewish equivalent of the Buddhist practice of Right Speech.

When I'm riding my bicycle I feel like a Buddhist who is happy just to enjoy his mundane existence

Live happily, not hating even those who are hostile. Live peacefully even amongst those that hate.

If there is only empty space, with no suns nor planets in it, then space loses its substantiality.

There's something Zen-like about the way I work - it's like raking gravel in a Zen Buddhist garden.

Tantric Buddhists don't believe in sin. Stupidity, yes, meaning we make ourselves or others suffer.

The experience taught me to be present in the real Buddhist sense of paying attention to the moment.

We work on ourselves in order to help others, but also we help others in order to work on ourselves.

Science is reaching the conclusions that we had been taught through the Tibetan Buddhist experience.

As the fletcher whittles and makes straight his arrows, so the master directs his straying thoughts.

There is no such thing as spiritual achievement; it is simply an awareness intrinsic to all of life.

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