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Famous Gautama Buddha Quotes
“You must take action yourself, for Buddhas only teach the way.”
“How does one practice mindfulness? Sit in meditation. Be aware of only your breath.”
“By defilement of mind, beings are defiled; by purification of mind, beings are purified.”
“Through effort you will cross any raging flood, through energy you will pass any sorrow.”
“There is only one time when it is essential to awaken. That time is now.”
“Love is a gift of one's inner most soul to another so both can be whole.”
“The eating of meat extinguishes the seed of Great Kindness.”
“Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.”