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  • Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals a secret of hidden treasure.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Gautama Buddha Quotes , Buddhist Quotes , Mistake Quotes
  • A priest once quoted to me the Roman saying that a religion is dead when the priests laugh at each other across the altar. I always laugh at the altar, be it Christian, Hindu, or Buddhist, because real religion is the transformation of anxiety into laughter.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Alan Watts Quotes , Christian Quotes , Buddhist Quotes
  • Hatred, jealousy and excessive attachment cause suffering and agitation. I feel compassion can help us overcome these disturbances and let us return to a calm state of mind. Compassion is not just being kind to your friend. That involves attachment because it is based on expectation. Compassion is when you do something good without any expectations - based on realizing that "the other person is also just like me".
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Dalai Lama Quotes , Jealousy Quotes , Buddhist Quotes
  • All of you knowing now, Tthat the Buddhas, the Teachers of the Ages, In accord with what is peculiarly appropriate, have recourse to expedient devices, Need have no more doubts or uncertainties. Your hearts shall give rise to great joy, Since you know that you yourselves Shall become Buddhas.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Gautama Buddha Quotes , Teacher Quotes , Buddhist Quotes