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From not giving to the needy, poverty became rife, from the growth of poverty, theft increased, from the increase of theft, the use of weapons increased, from the increased use of weapons, the taking of life increased, and from the increase in the taking of life, the life-span decreased. —Buddha Shakyamuni, Cakkavattisihanada Sutta
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Just as it is impossible to buy anything without money or make anything without materials and tools, there is no way to attain enlightenment without practicing. - Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
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No matter how difficult, no matter how complicated, no matter how burdensome, no matter how hopeless a circumstance feels for you, never, never, never concede to defeat. At no time should you come to the conclusion everything is finished and it’s over. Ban defeat before it emerges and strengthens by cultivating these virtues these virtues, all of which begin with the letter ‘p’. Patience, the ability to work, wait and watch for things to shift. Persistence, the power to persever in doing something despite difficulty and delay in achieving relief or success. Potency, the ability to deal with any issue skillfully, creatively, courageously, effectively.
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You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water. - Tagore
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Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance. - Tagore
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The mind really is a more independent thing than you imagined it could be. It doesn’t need to give into impulses. It can say no to itself. - Thanissaro Bhikkhu
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Our body has a most profound relationship with us in this life; it can even affect our many future lifetimes, and thus should be cherished. - Hsing Yun
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Even though the body requires a modicum of the requisites of food, clothing, shelter, and medicine, there’s an awful lot that it doesn’t need. -Thanissaro Bhikkhu
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Knowing how to manage your own success gracefully—with dignity, humility, good humor, and generosity—is a sign of wisdom. - Lewis Richmond
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If you don't watch your mind, who will? If the mind is left on its own without an observer, what does it do? - Ajahan Sumano