From the Buddha's Dhammapada
Mind creates the world;
what you see arises with your thoughts.
If you speak and act with a confused mind,
trouble will follow you as certainly
as a cart follows the ox that pulls it.
Mind creates the world;
what you see arises with your thoughts.
If you speak and act with a clear mind,
happiness will follow you as certainly
as your own shadow in sunlight.
"It’s his fault." "She shouldn’t have done that."
Believe such thoughts, and you live in resentment. "
"It’s his fault." "She shouldn’t have done that."
Question such thoughts, and you live in freedom.
Anger teaches anger.
Fear results in more fear.
Only understanding can lead to peace.
This is the ancient law.
(freely translated by Stephen Mitchell)
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Permalink Reply by PuzzleSolver on
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Wow, very powerful wording! With a little snippet like this you've definitely sparked my interest!
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Permalink Reply by Janelle Cranston on
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I like your quote Paige.
I've been getting into Buddhism myself lately. At first I thought there was too much superstition but now I am ignoring that and looking more at the ideals and philosophy. :)
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Permalink Reply by Seth Edwards on
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I like Zen Buddhism myself, its almost scientific in its approach. It cuts right to the chase, with minimal fluff.
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