Buddha’s teachings offer timeless wisdom that resonates with people across cultures and generations. His words provide guidance on finding peace, cultivating mindfulness, and living with compassion. This collection of 60 quotes captures the essence of his philosophy, offering practical inspiration for everyday life.
Buddha Quotes
- “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” – Buddha
- “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” – Buddha
- “The mind is everything. What you think you become.” – Buddha
- “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” – Buddha
- “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.” – Buddha
- “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” – Buddha
- “You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.” – Buddha
- “To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.” – Buddha
- “Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.” – Buddha
- “Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.” – Buddha
- “An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.” – Buddha
- “There is no path to happiness: happiness is the path.” – Buddha
- “The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.” – Buddha
- “Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.” – Buddha
- “It is better to travel well than to arrive.” – Buddha
- “Purity or impurity depends on oneself. No one can purify another.” – Buddha
- “What we think, we become.” – Buddha
- “Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” – Buddha
- “Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it.” – Buddha
- “The trouble is, you think you have time.” – Buddha
- “If you truly loved yourself, you could never hurt another.” – Buddha
- “Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.” – Buddha
- “He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.” – Buddha
- “You cannot travel the path until you have become the path itself.” – Buddha
- “Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.” – Buddha
- “The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.” – Buddha
- “Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.” – Buddha
- “If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.” – Buddha
- “As you walk and eat and travel, be where you are. Otherwise, you will miss most of your life.” – Buddha
- “A disciplined mind brings happiness.” – Buddha
- “Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha
- “Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.” – Buddha
- “The root of suffering is attachment.” – Buddha
- “To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” – Buddha
- “Wear your ego like a loose fitting garment.” – Buddha
- “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” – Buddha
- “In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” – Buddha
- “Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten.” – Buddha
- “There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it.” – Buddha
- “A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but if he is peaceful, loving and fearless then he is in truth called wise.” – Buddha
- “Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except yourself.” – Buddha
- “Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy.” – Buddha
- “In separateness lies the world’s greatest misery; in compassion lies the world’s true strength.” – Buddha
- “Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.” – Buddha
- “There is no fire like passion, there is no shark like hatred, there is no snare like folly, there is no torrent like greed.” – Buddha
- “Everything arises and passes away. When you see this, you are above sorrow. This is the shining way.” – Buddha
- “Conquer the angry man by love. Conquer the ill-natured man by goodness. Conquer the miser with generosity. Conquer the liar with truth.” – Buddha
- “An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.” – Buddha
- “Be vigilant; guard your mind against negative thoughts.” – Buddha
- “Meditate. Live purely. Be quiet. Do your work with mastery. Like the moon, come out from behind the clouds! Shine.” – Buddha
- “A mind unshaken by the ups and downs of life is the greatest victory.” – Buddha
- “Kindness should become the natural way of life, not the exception.” – Buddha
- “True love is born from understanding.” – Buddha
- “To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.” – Buddha
- “Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are. It solely relies on what you think.” – Buddha
- “Live every act fully, as though it were your last.” – Buddha
- “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha
- “All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed, can wrong-doing remain?” – Buddha
- “Better than worshiping gods is obeying the laws of righteousness.” – Buddha
- “Delight in meditation and solitude. Compose yourself, be happy. You are a seeker.” – Buddha
- “Silence the angry man with love. Silence the ill-natured man with kindness. Silence the miser with generosity. Silence the liar with truth.” – Buddha
