60 Inspirational Quotes by the Buddha

60 Inspirational Quotes by the Buddha

Last updated on June 4th, 2022 at 06:22 am

The Buddha, also known as Siddhattha Gotamaย orย Siddhฤrtha Gautama lived in India around the 5th to 4th Century BC and is known as the founder of the religion, Buddhism. Here at turtle quotes we have selected the top 60 Inspirational Quotes by the Buddha for your reading pleasure!

Quotes by the Buddha

โ€œPeace comes from within.ย  Do not seek it without.โ€

โ€“ THe Buddha

โ€œThere is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œNo one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œHowever many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œYou only lose what you cling to.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œThree things can not hide for long: the Moon, the Sun and the Truth.โ€

the buddha

โ€œHolding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.โ€

โ€“ the buddha
Quotes by the Buddha

โ€œDoubt everything. Find your own light.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œYour purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to itโ€

the buddha

โ€œEvery morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.โ€

the buddha

โ€œThere is no path to happiness: happiness is the path.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œIf you truly loved yourself, you could never hurt another.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œYou will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œConquer the angry one by not getting angry; conquer the wicked by goodness; conquer the stingy by generosity, and the liar by speaking the truth.

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œAn insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.โ€

โ€“ the buddha
Quotes by the Buddha

Life quotes by the Buddha

โ€œIf you do not change direction, you may end up where you are headingโ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œNothing can harm you as much as your own thoughts unguarded.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œThere is no fire like passion, there is no shark like hatred, there is no snare like folly, there is no torrent like greed.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œJust as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œHatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.โ€

โ€“ The Buddha

โ€œTrue love is born from understanding.โ€

โ€“ The buddha

โ€œNothing is forever except change.โ€

โ€“ The buddha

โ€œAs you walk and eat and travel, be where you are. Otherwise you will miss most of your life.โ€

โ€“ the BUDDHA

โ€œThe tongue like a sharp knifeโ€ฆ Kills without drawing blood.โ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œThe past is already gone, the future is not yet here. Thereโ€™s only one moment for you to live, and that is the present momentโ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œWith our thoughts we make the world.โ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œAttachment leads to suffering.โ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œSet your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œIf we fail to look after others when they need help, who will look after us?โ€

โ€“ The Buddha

โ€œEven as a solid rock is unshaken by the wind, so are the wise unshaken by praise or blame.โ€

โ€“ the buddha
quotes by buddha about peace

Inspirational quotes by the Buddha

โ€œHappiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to others.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œPraise and blame, gain and loss, pleasure and sorrow come and go like the wind. To be happy, rest like a giant tree in the midst of them allโ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œIt is a manโ€™s own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œThe greatest prayer is patience.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œIn 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.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œThere are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œIf you find no one to support you on the spiritual path, walk alone. There is no companionship with the immature.โ€

โ€“ the buddha
life quotes by buddha

โ€œWhen you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œThe one who has conquered himself is a far greater hero than he who has defeated a thousand times a thousand men.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œKindness should become the natural way of life, not the exception.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œWear your ego like a loose fitting garment.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œFriendship is the only cure for hatred, the only guarantee of peace.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œA man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œWhat you are is what you have been. What youโ€™ll be is what you do now.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œHe is able who thinks he is able.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

Famous quotes by the Buddha

โ€œPeople with opinions just go around bothering one another.โ€

โ€“ the buddha

โ€œLife is a river always flowing. Do not hold onto things. Work hard.โ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œThere are no chains like hateโ€ฆdwelling on your brotherโ€™s faults multiplies your own. You are far from the end of your journey.โ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œRemembering a wrong is like carrying a burden on the mind.โ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œThere isnโ€™t enough darkness in all the world to snuff out the light of one little candle.โ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œMore than those who hate you, more than all your enemies, an undisciplined mind does greater harm.โ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œAnger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind.โ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œIt is better to travel, than to arriveโ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œI never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done.โ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œWords have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.โ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œThe mind is everything. What you think, you becomeโ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œFrom a withered tree, a flower bloomsโ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œWhen you like a flower, you just pluck it.
But when you love a flower, you water it daily.โ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œThe ignorant man is an ox. He grows in size, not in wisdom.โ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

โ€œA jug fills drop by drop.โ€

โ€“ THE BUDDHA

Further Readings on the Buddha

If you liked our selection of Quotes by the Buddha, then perhaps you would also enjoy our collection of William Shakespeare or George Washington quotes!

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