Buddhist Scriptures Quotes

“Krishna taught in the Bhadavad Gita: ‘karmanyeva-adhikaraste ma phalesu kadachana’, which means, ‘Be active, never be inactive, and don’t react to the outcome of the work.”
― Anonymous, Buddhist Scriptures

“One should therefore not rely on mere words, but everywhere search for the intention behind them. (121)”
― Edward Conze, Buddhist Scriptures

“Abide not with dualism,
Carefully avoid pursuing it;
As soon as you have right and wrong,
Confusion ensues, and Mind is lost. (172)”
― Edward Conze, Buddhist Scriptures

“Overcome anger with peace. Overcome evil with good. Overcome greed with generosity. Overcome liars with truth.”
― Dhammapada, Buddhist Scriptures

“One in All
All in One--
If only this is realized,
No more worry about your not being perfect (175)”
― Edward Conze, Buddhist Scriptures

“The Buddha-nature which is ours from the very beginning is like the sun which emerges from the clouds, or like a mirror which, when rubbed, regains its original purity and clarity. (217)”
― Edward Conze, Buddhist Scriptures

“Try not to seek after the true
Only cease to cherish opinions. (172)”
― Edward Conze, Buddhist Scriptures