Member The Buddha
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Much though he recites the sacred texts, but acts not accordingly, that heedless man is like a cowherd who only counts the cows of others
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You yourself must strive. The Buddhas only point the way.
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‘As I am, so are these. As are these, so am I.’ Drawing the parallel to yourself, neither kill nor get others to kill.
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Meditation brings wisdom, lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back and choose the path that leads to wisdom.
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By oneself is evil done; by oneself is one defiled. By oneself is evil left undone; by oneself is one made pure.
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A single lamp may light hundreds of thousands of lamps without itself being diminished.
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Let my skin and sinews and bones dry up, together with all the flesh and blood of my body! I welcome it! But I will not move from this spot until I have attained the supreme and final wisdom.
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Those who cling to perceptions and views wander the world offending people.
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As a water bead on a lotus leaf, as water on a red lily, does not adhere, so the sage does not adhere to the seen, the heard, or the sensed.
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Radiate boundless love towards the entire world — above, below, and across — unhindered, without ill will, without enmity.
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We will develop and cultivate the liberation of mind by lovingkindness, make it our vehicle, make it our basis, stabilize it, exercise ourselves in it, and fully perfect it.
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Do I speak at the right time, or not? Do I speak of facts, or not? Do I speak gently or harshly? Do I speak profitable words or not? Do I speak with a kindly heart, or inwardly malicious?
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Purity and impurity depend on oneself; no one can purify another.
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Should you find a wise critic to point out your faults, follow him as you would a guide to hidden treasure.
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Whoever doesn’t flare up at someone who’s angry wins a battle hard to win.