Buddha Quotes

Buddha was a spiritual teacher whose teachings on mindfulness, compassion, and the path to enlightenment have inspired millions around the world.

• “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.”

• “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

• “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.”

• “Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”

• “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.”

• “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”

• “Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.”

• “You only lose what you cling to.”

• “Pain is certain, suffering is optional.”

• “Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.”

• “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.”

• “The root of suffering is attachment.”

• “A disciplined mind brings happiness.”

• “There is no path to happiness: happiness is the path.”

• “To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.”

• “Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.”

• “Hatred does not cease through hatred at any time. Hatred ceases through love. This is an unalterable law.”

• “Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.”

• “True love is born from understanding.”

• “If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.”

• “If you find no one to support you on the spiritual path, walk alone.”

• “The trouble is, you think you have time.”

• “Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy.”

• “Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again.”

• “It is better to travel well than to arrive.”

• “A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things that renew humanity.”

• “An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.”

• “Work out your salvation. Do not depend on others.”

• “Happiness comes when your work and words benefit others.”

• “He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.”

These quotes encompass core Buddhist teachings on mindfulness, love, and the path to enlightenment.