Do not believe without examining

Posted by admin in Buddha Shakyamuni, Dharma, Philosophy, Quotes, Teacher, The Dhammapada, Wisdom “Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it. “ ~ Quote by The...

Actions speak louder than words

Posted by admin in Buddha Shakyamuni, Dharma, Featured, Quotes, The Dhammapada, Wisdom, Worldly Concerns “All the holy words you read and all the holy words you speak are as nothing if you do not act upon them.  Even if you read little and say little but live the right way, forsaking craving, hatred and delusion, you will know the truth and find calmness and will show others the path.” ~ Quote by The Buddha

What we have thought

Posted by admin in Buddha Shakyamuni, Dharma, Discipline, Featured, Quotes, The Dhammapada “All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.” ~ Quote by The Buddha