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Famous Shantideva Quotes
“Others are my main concern. When I notice something of mine, I steal it and give it to others.”
“Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals.”
“All that may be wished for, will by nature fade to nothing.”
“All happiness comes from the desire for others to be happy.”
“Partake of this sacred mystery: to take the place of others, giving them his own.”
“May those whose hell it is to hate and hurt be turned into lovers bringing flowers.”
“In joy and sorrow all are equal, Thus be guardian of all, as of yourself.”
“One should do nothing other than what is directly or indirectly of benefit to living beings.”
“The renunciation of doing harm is the perfection of discipline”
“Whenever conflict arises among living creatures the sense of ownership is the cause.”
“Penetrative insight joined with calm abiding utterly eradicates afflicted states.”
“How wonderful will it be when all beings experience each other as limbs on the one body of life.”
“We are all slaves of our own actions. Why be angry with anyone else?”