“There have been many Buddhas before me and will be many Buddhas in the future.”
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Famous Gautama Buddha Quotes
“All living beings have Buddha nature and can become Buddhas.”
“If we destroy something around us we destroy ourselves. If we cheat another, we cheat ourselves.”
“As soon as we think we are safe, something unexpected happens.”
“Life is dear to all beings, they have the right to live the same that we do.”
“Fools wait for a lucky day, but everyday is a lucky day for an industrious man.”
“Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everythiong else.”
“Within this moment, the only moment that exists, the past, present and future are contained.”
“Ye must leave righteous ways behind, not to speak of unrighteous ways.”
“Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher.”
“Purity or impurity depends on oneself, no one can purify another.”
“When words are both true and kind, they can change the world.”
“Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.”
Source: The Dhammapada
“Wish I am free from barriers when I die, and Buddha will welcome me from far away.”
“Thousands upon thousands of lights is inferior to a light of heart.”
“Buddha is in our hearts. Buddha is in our mouths. Buddha is in our daily lives.”
“Since everything is a reflection of our minds, everything can be changed by our minds.”
“The Buddhas do but tell the way; it is for you to swelter at the task.”
“If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.”
“Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy.”
“You, as much as anyone in the universe, deserve your love and respect.”