Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a spiritual teacher and philosopher who founded Buddhism. Born in the 6th century BCE in Lumbini (present-day Nepal), he was a prince who renounced his royal life in search of spiritual enlightenment. After years of meditation and introspection, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, becoming the Buddha or “Awakened One.” His teachings form the core principles of Buddhism.
Famous 20 Quotes of Buddha:
- “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”
- “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
- “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.”
- “The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.”
- “Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.”
- “Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.”
- “In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.”
- “Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.”
- “The tongue like a sharp knife… Kills without drawing blood.”
- “Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.”
- “You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.”
- “Radiate boundless love towards the entire world — above, below, and across — unhindered, without ill will, without enmity.”
- “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.”
- “To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one’s family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one’s own mind.”
- “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.”
- “You only lose what you cling to.”
- “An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.”
- “All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.”
- “There is no path to happiness: happiness is the path.”
- “Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.”
Buddha’s teachings focus on achieving inner peace, mindfulness, and the alleviation of suffering. His quotes continue to inspire and guide people on their spiritual journeys.
