“If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.”

— GAUTAMA BUDDHA

Spiritual teacher · c. 563 BCE – c. 483 BCE

Founder of Buddhism; born in Lumbini (present-day Nepal), his teachings form the basis of one of the world's major religions.

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

You cannot travel the path until you have become the path itself.

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.

In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.

Hatred does not cease through hatred at any time. Hatred ceases through love. This is an unalterable law.

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

Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.

Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.