Silence is golden. Or, at least, it can be. In this collection of quotes from the Buddha, we find that he wasn’t just a master of meditation—he also understood how silence works. The following are some of his best wisdom on the subject:
“The mind is everything. What you think you become.”
The Buddha said, “The mind is everything. What you think you become.”
This quote reminds you that your thoughts are powerful—they can make or break your life. If you want to be happier and more successful, it’s essential to focus on the positive things in your life instead of being negative all day long!
“You, as much as anybody in the universe, deserve your love and affection.”
I think this quote is especially applicable when it comes to self-love. It’s easy to get caught up in our day-to-day lives without giving ourselves enough credit for what we accomplish daily.
“To enjoy good health.”
Buddha said, “To enjoy good health, bring true happiness to one’s family, and bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one’s mind. If a man can control his mind, he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.”
This quote is about controlling your thoughts to have a healthy body and inner peace due to having a balanced mind.
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.”
This quote is another excellent example of Buddha’s teachings on the nature of reality. It’s one of their most famous quotes from him, and it has a straightforward meaning.
Anger is not just wrong—it can be destructive and harmful.
“You will not be punished for your anger; your anger will punish you.”
Anger is a normal human emotion. It can be destructive if not controlled, but it can also be controlled by controlling your thoughts.
The Buddha taught that anger arises from three causes: the body, speech, and mind. The body is the source of physical pain and discomfort; the address comes from our words or actions, which cause others to see us as aggressive or rude; and our minds are filled with negative emotions like greediness or envy (which leads us to want what others have).
“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles.”
You are the only one who can take away your victory; you don’t need anyone else’s permission for that! Your achievements will come from within yourself and not from anyone else. You won’t be punished for your anger but instead rewarded with more power over it because now you know precisely where its source lies (your mind).
“If we could clearly see the miracle of a single flower, our whole life would change.”
As you read this, let’s imagine that you could clearly see a single flower’s miracle. Let’s say it’s a beautiful, delicate purple flower with purple petals and green leaves. The petals are soft and tender, like silk—they’re not stiff or rigid like regular flowers. The stem is thin and curved like an S or U before it bends down to form the base of its branch in front of your eyes. This particular type of stem can be found throughout nature, from sea creatures to humans as part of our bodies (hence why we call them stems).
“The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.”
“The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.”
This quote by Buddha is a perfect reminder that you can’t find Enlightenment unless you’re willing to take a journey inward, where all your thoughts, emotions, and ideas reside. If you want to achieve something meaningful in life and become more skilled at loving yourself, or others, all (including me) must come face-to-face with our hearts so we can learn how best to use them for good than evil.
Buddha has a lot of great perspectives on living a good life.
Buddha has a lot of great perspectives on living a good life. His teachings are still relevant today and can help you achieve happiness.
The first step to living a good life is awareness of what’s happening around you.
The second step is knowing that there are no rules in this world—and that’s okay! It means that you’re free to do whatever makes sense for yourself in any situation, whether or not it follows society’s standards of how things should be done.
The third step is realizing that everything depends on our perception of reality (and, therefore, our actions). If we see things as they are, all problems dissolve into nothingness.*
Conclusion
The next time you feel like your life is not going as you want it to, remember there’s no “bad” situation. Everything is just an experience and an opportunity for growth. If you’re having trouble with something, in particular, look at it from different angles until you find one that works for you.