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

— Gautama Buddha · Calm quote

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. — Gautama Buddha quote card
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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