Buddhism for Beginners Quotes

“We were all born to be the masters of our destinies. It is up to you to create the kind of life that you want.”
― Michael Williams, Buddhism for Beginners

“you must aim to develop compassion, not only towards others but yourself too.”
― Michael Williams, Buddhism for Beginners

“Until you can control your mind and thoughts, you will have little control over your life. Your mind can inflict greater harm on you than any enemy of yours can.”
― Michael Williams, Buddhism for Beginners

“The world is inherently chaotic, unstable and can change on a whim, which is why a Buddhist turns inward and strives to become independent from it. It is the most pristine form of freedom – remaining the same and retaining spiritual as well as emotional stability even if everything around you is crumbling.”
― Michael Williams, Buddhism for Beginners

“Much of the Buddhist aspiration revolves around mastering this internal reality, fortifying it, and cutting all external strings that might be attached to it. The world is inherently chaotic, unstable and can change on a whim, which is why a Buddhist turns inward and strives to become independent from it. It is the most pristine form of freedom – remaining the same and retaining spiritual as well as emotional stability even if everything around you is crumbling.”
― Michael Williams, Buddhism for Beginners

“There are two mistakes that a person can make on the road to truth. One is not going all the way. The other is not starting.” Finally,”
― Michael Williams, Buddhism for Beginners