By defilement of mind, beings are defiled; by purification of mind, beings are purified.
Gautama BuddhaThe world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world.
Gautama BuddhaRealizing the doctrine of dependent-arising, the wise do not at all partake of extreme views
Gautama BuddhaHatreds never cease by hatreds in this world. By love alone they cease. This is an ancient Law.
Gautama BuddhaJust as the great ocean has one taste, the taste of salt, so also this teaching and discipline has one taste, the taste of liberation.
Gautama BuddhaDo not accept what you hear by report, do not accept tradition, do not accept a statement because it is found in our books, nor because it is in accord with your belief, nor because it is the saying of your teacher. Be lamps unto yourselves. Those who, either now or after I am dead, shall rely upon themselves only and not look for assistance to anyone besides themselves, it is they who shall reach the topmost height.
Gautama Buddha