Gautama Buddha Quotes About Humility
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One way leads to acquisition, the other leads to nirvana. Realising this a monk should take no pleasure in the respect of others, but should devote himself to solitude.
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Focusnot on the rudeness of others,not on what they've done or left undone,but on what you have done and have not doneyourself.
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Please, try to eat a bit less meat, a bit more veggies from today. Let it become a habit gradually until not to eat meat anymore. Then, observe the changing of the body and spirit after eating veggies, fruits and grains.
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No light is brighter than wisdom. Wisdom is the light in the world.
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Reverence, humility, contentment, gratitude and hearing the good Dhamma, this is the best good luck.
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Buddhas and Bodhisattvas will for seven days appear to you in their benign and peaceful aspect. Their light will shine upon you, ... Wonderful and delightful though they are, The Buddhas may nevertheless frighten you. Do not give in to your fright! Do not run away! Serenely contemplate the spectacle before you! Overcome your fear, and feel no desire! Realize that these are the rays of the grace of the Buddhas, who come to receive you into their Buddha-realms. Pray to them with intense faith and humility.
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Always be mindful of the kindness and not the faults of others
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When things are going well, be mindful of adversityWhen prosperous, be mindful of povertyWhen loved, be mindful of thoughtfulnessWhen respected, be mindful of humility
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Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.
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To eat meat is just a habit after we were born. In fact, we are not born to eat meat.
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One may desire a spurious respect and precedence among one's fellow monks, and the veneration of outsiders. "Both monks and laity should think it was my doing. They should accept my authority in all matters great or small." This is a fool's way of thinking. His self-seeking and conceit just increase.
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