Buddhism Quotes

“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.”  – The Buddha”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“In today’s rush, we all think too much—seek too much—want too much—and forget about the joy of just being.” – Eckhart Tolle”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” – The Dalai Lama”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything—anger, anxiety, or possessions—we cannot be free.” – Thich Nhat Hanh”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“Your mind is precious, and you should take care of your health, including your mind and body. Any substances that harm your mind or body will affect your decisions, emotions, and how you live your life and treat others.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

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― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly, live.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“Do today what must be done, for who knows about tomorrow, perhaps death comes.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“Holding onto anger is like holding onto a hot coal waiting to throw it at someone else; in the end, you are the one who gets burned.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“For example, try not to engage in illegal trade, weapons dealing, prostitution, slavery, or endeavors that lead to violating other’s rights.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“Look at your suffering as a sinking ship; sometimes, the best move is simply to abandon it because it’s not making you any better.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“but understand that the art of mindfulness goes beyond alertness to what’s going on around you. It is choosing to be in control, rather than falling victim to distractions. Practicing being mindful keeps you grounded in the present and focused on what you must do to make a difference in this world. The best way to foster mindfulness is by meditating.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“We don’t need more money, we don’t need greater success or fame, we don’t need the perfect body or even the perfect mate.
Right now, at this very moment, we have a mind, which is all the basic equipment we need to achieve complete happiness.” - The Dalai Lama”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“Conquer anger with non-anger. Conquer badness with goodness. Conquer meanness with generosity. Conquer dishonesty with truth.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“One is not called noble who harms living beings. Only by not harming living beings one is called noble.” - The Buddha”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“Anything negative happening to you isn’t perceived as negative, but part of the cosmos that contributes to your strength. With the final noble truth, you accept yourself and your flaws, and you feel no pain for being different, for being yourself, or for being human.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“In Buddhism, desire and ignorance lie at the root of suffering.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“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.” – The Buddha”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“suffering exists, it has a cause, it has an end, and it has a cause to bring about its end.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“Anything negative happening to you isn't perceived as negative, but part of the cosmos that contributes to your strength. With the final noble truth, you accept yourself and your flaws, and you feel no pain for being different, for being yourself, for being human.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything - anger, anxiety, or possessions - we cannot be free.” -”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” – The Buddha”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“If you propose to speak, always ask yourself, is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there? If you love someone but rarely make yourself available to him or her, that is not true love.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“To be beautiful, means to be yourself.  You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“People take different roads seeking fulfilment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“When we are not grateful for what we have, we always want more.”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace

“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh”
― Gabriel Shaw, Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, A Guide to Buddhist Teachings, Meditation, Mindfulness and Inner Peace