Buddhism Quotes
What everyone thinks about Buddhism?
People probably don't realize it, but I was raised a Buddhist, and I actively practiced my faith from childhood until I drifted away from it in recent years,
— Tiger Woods / February 19, 2010
So I always emphasize that people in the Himalayan regions now have a special responsibility to safeguard and preserve the ancient and rich Buddhist tradition that is deeply rooted in the Tibetan and Himalayan culture
— Dalai Lama / May 16, 2009
Emotionally, mentally, physically, we are same . . . Everyone have the same right to achieve happy life.
— Dalai Lama on dreams and desires addressing a gathering at Gillette Stadium, Forborough / May 03, 2009
The teachings of Buddha are eternal, but even then Buddha did not proclaim them to be infallible. The religion of Buddha has the capacity to change according to times, a quality which no other religion can claim to have...Now what is the basis of Buddhism? If you study carefully, you will see that Buddhism is based on reason. There is an element of flexibility inherent in it, which is not found in any other religion.
— Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on the teachings of Buddha
Buddhism has had a major effect on who I am and how I think about the world. What I have learned is that I like all religions, but only parts of them.
— Uma Thurman on Buddhism
Solitude is happiness for one who is content, who has heard the Dhamma and clearly sees.
— Udana 10
Things are not what they appear to be: nor are they otherwise.
— Surangama Sutra
The beauty of life is, while we cannot undo what is done, we can see it, understand it, learn from it and change so that every new moment is spent not in regret, guilt, fear or anger but in wisdom, understanding and love.
— Jennifer Edwards
Humans prepare for the future all their lives, yet meet the next life totally unprepared.
— Drakpa Gyaltsen
Although gold dust is precious, when it gets in your eyes, it obstructs your vision.
— Hsi-Tang
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