1 You only lose what you cling to
When you cling on to something, you’ll eventually lose it. This is because things don’t last forever. When you realize this, you become free from all attachments.
2 The past is already gone, the future is not yet here. There’s only one moment for you to live.
Life is lived by living in the present. The past has gone long ago, never to return. The future is yet to come, anticipated by you.
3 The trouble is, you think you have time.
People often think they have time with them. However, time is limited. We should use our time wisely.
4 The tongue is like a sharp knife… Kills without drawing blood.
A blunt tongue is like a sharp knife. The words uttered by it affect people’s feelings. When you say something mean to people, it hurts their feelings.
5 Avoid evil deeds as a man who loves life avoids poison.
When you avoid poison, you value your life. Likewise, when you avoid an evil person, you value your sanity.
6 What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.
Your mind has the power to shape your thoughts and actions. Thus, it is up to us to use our minds accordingly.
7 No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.
When we are in trouble, we need to be saved. Only we are able to save ourselves. We must do something about it.
8 Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
We need peace in our lives. We can get it only from within. For this, we need to go deep inside ourselves and create such an environment.
9 The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.
When we are fearless, we conquer every fear on our own. We become independent and bold. This happens when you reject all kinds of help and remove fears from within.
10 The root of suffering is attachment.
When you attach yourself to something, you become obsessed with it. You eventually suffer. Let go and set yourself free from them.
11 All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become
The mind is responsible for our thoughts. It helps shape them as well. We become what our thoughts make us.
12 If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved, worrying will do you no good.
When there’s a problem which can be solved, stop worrying and find the solution. When the problem can’t be solved, move on. Problems are either solved or forgotten.
13 Nothing is permanent.
Life is ephemeral. Nothing lasts forever. Everything stays with us only for a short period of time.
14 Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike; each has their suffering. Some suffer too much, others too little.
We should be compassionate for all regardless of their social status. Everybody has their own sufferings. When we are compassionate, we lighten their burden.
15 If anything is worth doing, do it with all your heart.
When you really want to do something, do with utmost sincerity. This shows your dedication and passion. It becomes important to achieve success.
Epic Life Quotes By Buddha
1. You only lose what you cling to
2. The past is already gone, the future is not yet here. There’s only one moment for you to live.
3. The trouble is, you think you have time.
4. The tongue is like a sharp knife… Kills without drawing blood.
5. Avoid evil deeds as a man who loves life avoids poison.
6. What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.
7. No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.
8. Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
9. The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.
10. The root of suffering is attachment.
11. All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become
12. If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved, worrying will do you no good.
13. Nothing is permanent.
14. Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike; each has their suffering. Some suffer too much, others too little.
15. If anything is worth doing, do it with all your heart.
