A person who sails smoothly through his journey of life would be unlikely to feel any particular sense of accomplishment. - Hsing Yun
Democracy is the greatest form of government to my mind that man has ever conceived, but the weakness is that we have never touched it. Isn’t it true that we have often taken necessities from the masses to give luxuries to the classes? Isn’t it true that we have often in our democracy trampled over individuals and races with the iron feet of oppression? Isn’t it true that through our Western powers we have perpetuated colonialism and imperialism? - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from his sermon "Loving Your Enemies", delivered November 17th 1957.
When there is hatred, when there is anger, please don’t take a decision because that decision will always be coming from a confused mind, not from a clear mind.
- Godwin Samararatne If we wish to be successful in our undertakings, we must learn to hold back our emotions and be as thoughtful as possible in our actions and reactions. - Hsing Yun
Much of the lesson in life is learning to endure what we don’t like in ourselves and in the world around us; being able to be patient and kindly, and not make a scene over the imperfections in the sensory experience. - Ajahn Sumedho
If we get angry with someone then at that very moment we should just keep our mouths shut, because whatever we speak it doesn’t come from a clear mind, so it can be confusing and can make matters worse. - Godwin Samararatne
The Buddha said the human realm is the most perfect for liberation. We have enough suffering, enough discomfort to spur us on to do something and we have enough pleasure not to become totally depressed by our suffering, so we are still in a hopeful state of mind. - Ayya Khema
Once a negative mental state has taken hold of your mind, you can't do much except stand back and allow it to pass. - Ajahn Brahm
While it is true that we live in a hectic and stressing world, this does not mean you can never attain inner peace and fulfillment. - Daniel D'Apollonio
Zen is a branch of Buddhism that focuses on meditation. - Daniel D'Apollonio
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