Quotes of Gautam Buddha for spreading love and peace in life of human beings.

 

Introduction:

Buddha is a Pali word that means "enlightened one" or "one who is awake" from the sleep of ignorance. It is also used to refer to a historical figure who lived over 2600 years ago and whose profound insights and wisdom continue to influence the world today. He is the founder of Buddhism, one of the major religions in Asia. The Buddha taught values, wisdom, and actions that lead to holistic self-consciousness and selfless living. In this article, we will explore some of the best Buddha quotes on different aspects of life.

Who is Buddha and What Did He Teach?

Siddhartha Gautama, also known as "the Buddha," was the founder of Buddhism. He lived in the 6th-5th century BCE in what is now Nepal. Born into a wealthy family as a prince, he lived a sheltered life until he witnessed human suffering and decided to embark on a spiritual journey, leaving behind his life of ease and comfort. Buddha's teachings, collectively known as "Dharma," emphasized important virtues such as compassion, generosity, patience, kindness, and wisdom. He also taught about the four noble truths which are;

1.   The truth of suffering (dukkha)

2.   The truth of the cause of suffering (samudaya)

3.   The truth of the end of suffering (nirhodha)

4.   The truth of the path that frees us from suffering (magga).

All these principles clarifies human suffering and how to overcome it through the teachings of the Eightfold plan.

What did Buddha Say About Life ?

All Buddhists live by five moral precepts, the first of which prohibits the killing of living beings. Buddha also taught that nothing in life is permanent. Life is full of suffering, and we all suffer because we exist. Our desires bring about suffering due to our insatiable nature, which prompts us to continuously lust after money and other pleasures, ultimately leading to misery. However, Buddha also taught that suffering in life is not permanent. We can release ourselves from suffering by letting go of desires and giving up the things we don't truly need.

According to Buddha, the purpose of life is to achieve full enlightenment and help others attain freedom from suffering, becoming selfless individuals with kind hearts.

Buddha taught the idea of unconditional love. This is further emphasized by the elements of love present in Buddhist teachings, which include Maitri (kindness), Karuna (compassion), Mudita (happiness), and Upeksha (freedom).

Buddha emphasized the importance of loving everyone we encounter and making love a habit in all aspects of our lives, including how we speak, resolve conflicts, and relate to others.

 

What did Buddha Said About Life ?

Below is a collection of some intriguing quotes that Buddha shared on life. These quotes can serve as short sources of inspiration and motivation to help you succeed and achieve your goals.

"If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way."

“Learn this from water loud splashes the brook but the oceans are deep and calm.”

“I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done.”

“You only lose what you cling to .”

The past is already gone, the future is not yet here. There’s only one moment for you to live”.

“The troubles is, you think you have time.”

“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.”

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

The tongue is like a sharp knife.” Kills without drawing blood.”

Teach this triple truth to all. A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.”

Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.”

“To abstain from lying is essentially wholesome.”

“Avoid evil deeds as a man who loves life avoids poison.”

“There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way; and not starting.”

“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.”

“The whole secret of existence is to have no fear, Never fear what will become of you, depend on you reject all help are you freed.”

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

“The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.”

“Those who have failed to work toward the truth have misused the purpose of living.”

“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.”

“Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.

“in the end, only three things matters; how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.”

“Don’t rush anything. When the time is right it’ll happen.”

“To understand everything is to forgive everything.”

“When it hurts, observe. Life is trying to teach you something.”

“One moment can change a day, one day can change a life, and one life can change the world.”

“The root of all suffering is attachment.”

“The trouble is, you think you have time.”

“Be where you are; otherwise you will miss your life.”

“If anything is worth doing, do it with all your heart.

“It is easy to see the faults of others, but difficult to see one’s own faults. One shows the faults of others like chaff winnowed in the wind, but one conceals one’s own faults as a cunning gambler conceals his dice.”

“One moment can change a day, one day can change a life, and one life can change the world.”

“Life is suffering.”

“It is better to do nothing than to do what is wrong. For whatever you do, you do to yourself.”

“Health is the greatest gift, contentment is the greatest wealth.”

“Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.”

“If the problem can be solved why worry?” If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.”

“Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.”

“Leave behind confused reactions and become patient as the earth; unmoved by anger, unshaken as a pillar, unperturbed as a clear and quiet pool.”

“Nothing remains without change.”

“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.”

“Health is the best gift, contentment the best wealth trust the best kinsman, nirvana the greatest joy. Drink the nectar of the dharma in the depths of meditation, and become free from fear and sin.”

“When you attain victory over yourself, not even the gods can turn it into defeat.”

“Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.”

“Be truthful; do not yield to anger. Give freely, even if you have but little. The gods will bless you.”

“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.”

“It seems that although we though ourselves permanent, we are not. Although we thought we would last forever, we will not.”

“Our life is shaped by our mind; we become what we think. Suffering follows

 These are some of the teachings from the vast treasure of knowledge spread by Tathagat Gautam Buddha.