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Unlock Inner Peace: 200+ Inspiring Buddha Quotes on Life, Meditation, and Compassion

 

Explore the profound wisdom of Buddha through a curated collection of enlightening quotes that resonate with timeless truths.Our article on Buddha quotes unveils the essence of mindfulness,compassion,and inner peace.Immerse yourself in the teachings of the enlightened one as we delve into thought-provoking insights that inspire personal growth and spiritual reflection.Discover the power of simplicity and mindfulness encapsulated in these Buddha quotes,guiding you on a transformative journey towards a more meaningful and harmonious life. 

Buddha quotes: 

1.“Quiet the mind and the soul will speak.”
2. “What you think,you become.What you feel,you attract.What you imagine,you create.” 

3. “Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.” 

4. “You don’t have a Soul.You are a soul.You have a body.” 

5. “If you want to fly,give up everything that weighs you down.” 

6. “All suffering is caused by ignorance.People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their own happiness or satisfaction.” 

7. “Before you speak,let your words pass through three gates:Is it true?Is it necessary?Is it kind?” 

8. “Pain is inevitable.Suffering is optional.” 

Buddha quotes on life: 

9. “There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth;not going all the way, and not starting.” 

10. “Purity or impurity depends on oneself,no one can purify another.”
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12. “Every morning we are born again.What we do today is what matters most.” 

13. “In the end,only three things matters:how much you loved,how gently you lived,and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” 

14. “Don’t rush anything.When the time is right it’ll happen.” 

15. “To understand everything is to forgive everything.” 

16. “When it hurts,observe.Life is trying to teach you something.” 

Gautama buddha quotes: 

17. “Change is never painful.Only resistance to change is painful.” 

18. “One moment can change a day,one day can change a life,and one life can change the world.” 

19. “The root of all suffering is attachment.” 

20. “The trouble is,you think you have time.”
21. “Your mind is a powerful thing.When you start to filter it with positive thoughts your life will start to change.” 

22. “If you truly loved yourself,you could never hurt another.” 

23. “Be where you are;otherwise you will miss your life.” 

24. “All that we are is the result of what we have thought.” 

Quotes from buddha: 

25 . “Three things cannot be long hidden:the sun, the moon, and the truth.” 

26. “Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are.It solely relies on what you think.” 

27. “Suffering is not holding you,you are holding suffering.” 

28. “Health is the greatest gift,contentment the greatest wealth,faithfulness the best relationship.” 

29. “Believe nothing,no matter where you read it,or who said it,no matter if I have said it,unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.” 

30. “Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.”
31. “I never see what has been done;I only see what remains to be done.” 

32. “If you knew what I know about the power of giving,you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.” 

Real buddha quotes: 

33. “No one saves us but ourselves.No one can and no one may.We ourselves must walk the path.” 

34. “When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.” 

35. “Give, even if you only have a little.” 

36. “You only lose what you cling to.” 

37. “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” 

38. “I never see what has been done;I only see what remains to be done.” 

39. “Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.” 

40. “I will not look at another’s bowl intent on finding a fault:a training to be observed.”
Buddha quotes meditation: 

41. "The root of suffering is attachment." 

42."We are what we think.All that we are arises with our thoughts.With our thoughts,we make the world."

43. “Do not dwell in the past,do not dream of the future,concentrate the mind on the present moment.” 

44. “It is a man’s own mind,not his enemy or foe,that lures him to evil ways.” 

45. “What is evil? Killing is evil,lying is evil,slandering is evil,abuse is evil,gossip is evil,envy is evil,hatred is evil,to cling to false doctrine is evil;all these things are evil.And what is the root of evil?Desire is the root of evil,illusion is the root of evil.” 

46. “It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles.Then the victory is yours.It cannot be taken from you.” 

47. “Believe nothing, no matter where you read it,or who said it,no matter if I have said it,unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.” 

48. “Those who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living.” 

Buddha quotes on karma: 

49. “Long is the night to him who is awake;long is a mile to him who is tired;long is life to the foolish who do not know the true law.” 

50. “Ardently do today what must be done.Who knows?Tomorrow,death comes.”
51. “Meditate…do not delay,lest you later regret it.” 

52. “One should strive to understand what underlies sufferings and diseases–and aim for health and well-being while gaining in the path.” 

53. “Delight in meditation and solitude.Compose yourself,be happy.You are a seeker.” 

54. “If a man’s thoughts are muddy,If he is reckless and full of deceit,How can he wear the yellow robe?Whoever is master of his own nature,Bright,clear and true,He may indeed wear the yellow robe.” 

55. “Like a fine flower,beautiful to look at but without scent,fine words are fruitless in a man who does not act in accordance with them.” 

56. “Meditate.Live purely.Be quiet.Do your work with mastery.Like the moon,come out from behind the clouds!Shine” 

Buddha inspirational quotes: 

57. “What you think,you become.What you feel,you attract.What you imagine,you create.” 

58. “For soon the body is discarded,Then what does it feel?A useless log of wood,it lies on the ground,Then what does it know?Your worst enemy cannot harm you As much as your own thoughts, unguarded.But once mastered,No one can help you as much, Not even your father or your mother.” 

59. “If you are quiet enough,you will hear the flow of the universe.You will feel its rhythm.Go with this flow.Happiness lies ahead.Meditation is key.” 

60. “Neither fire,nor wind,birth,nor death,can erase our good deeds.”
61. “Meditation brings wisdom;lack of meditation leaves ignorance.Know well what leads you forward and what hold you back,and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” 

62. “If you meditate earnestly,pure in mind and kind in deeds,leading a disciplined life in harmony with the dharma,you will grow in glory.If you meditate earnestly,through spiritual disciplines you can make an island for yourself that no flood can overwhelm.” 

63. “If you light a lamp for someone else it will also brighten your path.” 

64. “Though one should live a hundred years without wisdom and control,yet better,indeed,is a single day’s life of one who is wise and meditative.” 

Buddha quotes on love: 

65. “Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others.” 66. “Work out your own salvation.Do not depend on others.” 

67. “If we fail to look after others when they need help,who will look after us?” 

68. “One who acts on truth is happy in this world and beyond.” 

69. “Remembering a wrong is like carrying a burden on the mind.” 

70. “There is no fear for one whose mind is not filled with desires.”
71. “Irrigators channel waters;fletchers straighten arrows;carpenters bend wood;the wise master themselves.” 

72. “Stop,stop.Do not speak.The ultimate truth is not even to think.” 

Buddha quotes on change: 

73. “Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines,but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.” 

74. “Avoid evil deeds as a man who loves life avoids poison.” 

75. “If anything is worth doing,do it with all your heart.” 

76. “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.” 

77. “Hatred does not cease by hatred,but only by love;this is the eternal rule.” 

78. “You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself,and that person is not to be found anywhere.You yourself,as much as anybody in the entire universe deserves your love and affection.” 

79. “True love is born from understanding.” 

80. “There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it.”
Buddha quotes on compassion: 

81. “Just as a mother would protect her only child with her life,even so let one cultivate a boundless love towards all beings.” 

82. “Ambition is like love,impatient both of delays and rivals.” 

83. “Just as a snake sheds its skin,we must shed our past over and over again.” 

84. “Everything that has a beginning has an ending.Make your peace with that and all will be well.” 

85. “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past,nor to worry about the future,but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.” 

86. “To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.” 

87. “If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly,our whole life would change.” 

88. “To live a pure unselfish life,one must count nothing as one’s own in the midst of abundance.” 

Buddha quotes on anger: 

89. “Have compassion for all beings,rich and poor alike;each has their suffering.Some suffer too much,others too little.” 

90. “If your compassion does not include yourself,it is incomplete.”
91. “Teach this triple truth to all:A generous heart,kind speech,and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.” 

92. “‎Imagine that every person in the world is enlightened but you.They are all your teachers,each doing just the right things to help you learn perfect patience,perfect wisdom,perfect compassion.” 

93. “As rain falls equally on the just and the unjust,do not burden your heart with judgement but rain your kindness equally on all.” 

94. “In separateness lies the world’s greatest misery;in compassion lies the world’s true strength.” 

95. “For the good of the many,for the happiness of the many,out of compassion for the world.” 

96. “People with opinions just go around bothering each other.” 

Inner peace quotes buddha: 

97. “The tongue like a sharp knife kills without drawing blood.” 

98. “Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” 

99. “You will not be punished for your anger.You will be punished by your anger.” 

100. “Conquer anger with non-anger.Conquer badness with goodness.Conquer meanness with generosity.”
101. “Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.” 

102. “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.” 

103. “Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind.Anger will disappear as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten.” 

104. “Chaos is inherent in all compounded things.Strive on with diligence.” 

Famous buddha quotes: 

105. “It is a man’s own mind,not his enemy or foe,that lures him to evil ways.” 

106. “Silence the angry man with love.Silence the ill-natured man with kindness.Silence the miser with generosity.Silence the liar with truth.” 

107. “At the end of the day,I’m at peace because my intentions are good and my heart is pure.” 

108. “It’s better to travel well than to arrive.” 

109. “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.” 

110. “Peace comes from within.Do not seek it without.”
111. “Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.” 

112. “Do not overrate what you have received,nor envy others.He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.” 

Short buddha quotes: 

113. “Better than a thousand hollow words,is one word that brings peace.” 

114. “However many holy words you read,however many you speak,what good will they do you If you do not act upon them?” 

115. “To support mother and father,to cherish wife and children,and to be engaged in peaceful occupation—this is the greatest blessing.” 

116. “Friendship is the only cure for hatred,the only guarantee of peace.” 

117. "We are what we think.All that we are arises with our thoughts.With our thoughts,we make the world." 

118. "The root of suffering is attachment." 

119. "Nothing is forever except change." 

120. "Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except yourself."
Buddha quotes on love: 

121. "If you find no one to support you on the spiritual path,walk alone." 

122. "All that we are is the result of what we have thought." 

123. "Radiate boundless love towards the entire world." 

124. "May all beings have happy minds." 

125. "True love is born from understanding." 

126. “Be where you are; otherwise you will miss your life.” 

127. "Irrigators channel waters;fletchers straighten arrows;carpenters bend wood;the wise master themselves." 

128. "An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea." 

Buddha quotes on happiness: 

129. "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." 

130. "Being deeply learned and skilled,being well trained and using well-spoken words:this is good luck."
131. "Ardently do today what must be done.Who knows?Tomorrow,death comes." 

132. "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." 

133. “Ceasing to do evil,Cultivating the good,Purifying the heart:This is the teaching of the Buddhas.” 

134. “A disciplined mind brings happiness.” 

135. “All experiences are preceded by mind,having mind as their master,created by mind.” 

136. "If anything is worth doing,do it with all your heart." Buddha quotes on peace: 137. "I am the miracle." 

138. "Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely." 

139. "Nothing can harm you as much as your own thoughts unguarded." 

140. "Three things cannot be long hidden:the sun,the moon,and the truth."
141. "It is a man’s own mind,not his enemy or foe,that lures him to evil ways." 

142. "Everything in moderation,including moderation." 

143. "There is no fear for one whose mind is not filled with desires." 

144. "Work out your own salvation.Do not depend on others." 

Buddha quotes on giving: 

145. “Pain is certain; suffering is optional.” 

146. "Love is a gift of one’s inner most soul to another so both can be whole." 

147. "You, yourself,as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." 

148. "The way is not in the sky.The way is in the heart." 

149. "Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it." 

150. "Understanding is the heartwood of well-spoken words."
151. "Just as a mother would protect her only child with her life,even so let one cultivate a boundless love towards all beings." 

152. "Let all-embracing thoughts for all beings be yours." 

Buddha quotes on strength: 

153. “Hatred does not cease by hatred,but only by love;this is the eternal rule.” 

154. “We will develop and cultivate the liberation of mind by lovingkindness,make it our vehicle,make it our basis, 

155. “Speak only endearing speech,speech that is welcomed.Speech,when it brings no evil to others,is a pleasant thing.” 

156. "She who knows life flows,feels no wear or tear,needs no mending or repair." 

157. "One moment can change a day,one day can change a life,and one life can change the world." 

158. "Live every act fully,as if it were your last." 

159. "Offend in neither word nor deed.Eat with moderation.Live in your heart.Seek the highest consciousness.Master yourself according to the law.This is the simple teaching of the awakened." 

160. "Should you find a wise critic to point out your faults,follow him as you would a guide to hidden treasure."
Buddha's wisest quotes: 

161. "In separateness lies the world’s greatest misery;in compassion lies the world’s true strength." 

162. “Don’t rush anything.When the time is right,it’ll happen.” 

163. “The world is afflicted by death and decay.But the wise do not grieve,having realized the nature of the world.” 

164. "The instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth,and have begun striving for ourselves." 

165. "Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world.By non-hatred alone is hatred appeased. This is a law eternal." 

166. "Know from the rivers in clefts and in crevices:those in small channels flow noisily,the great flow silent.Whatever’s not full makes noise.Whatever is full is quiet." 

167. "There is no fire like passion.There is no shark like hatred.There is no snare like folly.There is no torrent like greed." 

168. "Not by rituals and resolutions,nor by much learning,nor by celibacy,nor even by meditation can you find the supreme,immortal joy of nirvana until you extinguish your self-will." 

Buddhist quotes: 

169. "All tremble at violence;all fear death.Putting oneself in the place of another,one should not kill nor cause another to kill." 

170. “Conquer anger with non-anger.Conquer badness with goodness.Conquer meanness with generosity.”
171. “To be angry is to let others'mistakes punish yourself.” 

172. “He who can curb his wrath as soon as it arises,as a timely antidote will check snake’s venom that so quickly spreads—such a monk gives up the here and the beyond,just as a serpent sheds its worn-out skin.” 

173. "There is no path to happiness.Happiness is the path." 

174. "One who acts on truth is happy in this world and beyond." 

175. "Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle,and the life of the candle will not be shortened.Happiness never decreases by being shared." 

176. "If with a pure mind a person speaks or acts,happiness follows him like his never-departing shadow."

Inner peace quotes by buddha: 

177. "Our life is shaped by our mind.We become what we think.Joy follows a pure thought like a shadow that never leaves." 

178. "Health is the greatest gift,contentment the greatest wealth,faithfulness the best relationship.” 

179. "Drop by drop is the water pot filled.Likewise,the wise man,gathering it little by little,fills himself with good." 

180. “All conditioned things are impermanent’—when one sees this with wisdom,one turns away from suffering.”
181. “Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.” 

182. “Whatever is not yours:let go of it.Your letting go of it will be for your long-term happiness & benefit.” 

183. "Delight in meditation and solitude.Compose yourself,be happy.You are a seeker." 

184. "Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace." 

Gautama buddha quotes on happiness and love: 

185. "Do not overrate what you have received,nor envy others.He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind." 

186. "He who sits alone,sleeps alone,and walks alone,who is strenuous and subdues himself alone,will find delight in the solitude of the forest." 

187. "Don’t run after pleasure and neglect the practice of meditation.If you forget the goal of life and get caught in the pleasures of the world,you will come to envy those who put meditation first." 

188. "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." 

189. "A mind unruffled by the vagaries of fortune,from sorrow freed,from defilements cleansed,from fear liberated—this is the greatest blessing." 

190. "Meditate.Do not delay,lest you later regret it."
191. “Better than a thousand hollow words,is one word that brings peace.” 

192. “Resolutely train yourself to attain peace.” 

Buddha quotes on wisdom: 

193. "Give,even if you only have a little." 

194. "If you knew what I know about the power of giving,you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way." 

195. "To live a pure unselfish life,one must count nothing as one’s own in the midst of abundance." 

196. "The greatest gift is to give people your enlightenment,to share it.It has to be the greatest." 

197. "Teach this triple truth to all:A generous heart,kind speech,and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity." 

198. "If we fail to look after others when they need help,who will look after us?" 

199. "Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill." 

200. “True charity occurs only when there are no notions of giving,giver,or gift.”
Buddha quotes on meditation: 

201. “Before giving, the mind of the giver is happy;while giving,the mind of the giver is made peaceful;and having given,the mind of the giver is uplifted.” 

202. “To support mother and father,to cherish wife and children,and to be engaged in peaceful occupation—this is the greatest blessing.” 

203. “When watching after yourself,you watch after others.When watching after others,you watch after yourself.” 

204. "Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm,even so the wise are not affected by praise or blame." 

205. "Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines,but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes." 

206. "What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday,and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow:Our life is the creation of our mind." 

207. "The one who has conquered himself is a far greater hero than he who has defeated a thousand times a thousand men." 

208. "Be a lamp for yourselves.Be your own refuge.Seek for no other.All things must pass.Strive on diligently.Don’t give up." 

Gautama buddha quotes on spirituality: 

209. "Wear your ego like a loose fitting garment." 

210. "No one saves us but ourselves.No one can and no one may.We ourselves must walk the path."
211. "Meditation brings wisdom;lack of meditation leaves ignorance.Know well what leads you forward and what hold you back,and choose the path that leads to wisdom." 

212. “You yourself must strive.The Buddhas only point the way.” 

213. “As an elephant in the battlefield withstands arrows shot from bows all around, even so shall I endure abuse.” 

214. “Do not dwell in the past,do not dream of the future,concentrate the mind on the present moment.” 

215. "Every morning we are born again.What we do today is what matters most." 

216. "You will not be punished for your anger,you will be punished by your anger." 

217. "The trouble is,you think you have time.” 

218. "If you light a lamp for somebody,it will also brighten your path." 

219. “Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.” 

220. "No matter how hard the past,you can always begin."
In conclusion,the enduring wisdom encapsulated in Buddha quotes serves as a guiding light for navigating life's complexities.As we reflect on these profound teachings,may they inspire lasting change and foster a sense of tranquility within.Embrace the timeless truths shared by the enlightened one,weaving mindfulness and compassion into your daily existence.Let the essence of Buddha's words be a constant reminder that in the pursuit of enlightenment,inner peace is found.Elevate your spiritual journey with the transformative power of these insightful Buddha quotes.

By:QuotidianVerse Team.

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