Pain is certain; suffering is optional.
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Siddhartha
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Ancient monk, living from donations.
It seems that although we thought ourselves permanent, we are not. Although we thought ourselves settled, we are not. Although we thought we would last forever, we will not.
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Like someone pointing to treasure is the wise person who sees your faults and points them out. Associate with such a sage.
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All tremble at violence; all fear death. Putting oneself in the place of another, one should not kill nor cause another to kill.
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Speak only endearing speech, speech that is welcomed. Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is a pleasant thing.
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An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.
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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.
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Love the whole world as a mother loves her only child.
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The root of suffering is attachment.
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We will develop and cultivate the liberation of mind by loving kindness, make it our vehicle, make it our basis, stabilize it, exercise ourselves in it, and fully perfect it.
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Resolutely train yourself to attain peace.
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If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.
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One is not called noble who harms living beings. By not harming living beings one is called noble.
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Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy.
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An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.
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Everything in moderation, including moderation.
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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
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Just as a mother would protect her only child with her life, even so let one cultivate a boundless love towards all beings.
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Love is a gift of one’s inner most soul to another so both can be whole.
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Nothing is forever except change.
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