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For one who is a learner and who has not yet come to master their mind, but who dwells aspiring for peace from that which binds, making it a matter concerning himself, I know of no other thing as helpful as giving close attention to the mind.

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When action comes out of nothing it creates no karma.

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Neither my life of luxury in the palace -nor- my life as ascetic in the forest were ways to enlightenment.

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It is ignorance that smothers, and it is carelessness that makes it invisible. The hunger of craving pollutes the world, and the pain of suffering causes the greatest fear.

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You must take action yourself, for Buddhas only teach the way.

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Where is fate and who is fate? We reap what we sow. We are the makers of our own fate. None else has the blame, none else has the praise. We make our own destiny. The Christian is not to become a Hindu or a Buddhist, nor a Hindu or a Buddhist to become a Christian. Each must assimilate the spirit of other religion and yet preserve his individuality and follow his own law of growth.

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Within the framework of the Buddhist Path, reflecting on suffering has tremendous importance because -realizing the nature of suffering, you will develop greater resolve to put an end to the causes of suffering and the unwholesome deeds which lead to suffering. And it will increase your enthusiasm for engaging in the wholesome actions and deeds which lead to happiness and joy.

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The person who masters himself through self-control and discipline is truly undefeatable.

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Let the wise one control his thoughts, for they are difficult to perceive, often elusive, and they rush about frantically: a mind well controlled achieves peace and happiness.

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The eating of meat extinguishes the seed of Great Kindness.

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To utter pleasant words without practicing them, is like a fine flower without fragrance.

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Let a man avoid evil deeds as a man who loves life avoids poison.

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Better it is to live one day seeing the rise and fall of things than to live a hundred years without ever seeing the rise and fall of things.

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Don't indulge in careless behaviour. Don't be the friend of sensual pleasures. He who meditates attentively attains abundant joy.

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Doubt everything. Find your own light.

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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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We have made a great effort to maintain all levels of Buddhist education; it has helped us have a kind of renaissance, really.

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Beware of the anger of the mouth. Master your words. Let them serve truth.

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You are far from the end of your journey. The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart. See how you love.

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The mind is the source of happiness and unhappiness.

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