Before giving, the mind of the giver is happy; while giving, the mind of the giver is made peaceful; and having given, the mind of the giver is uplifted.
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Siddhartha
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Ancient monk, living from donations.
Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except yourself.
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Nothing remains without change.
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Live every act fully, as if it were your last.
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Whatever precious jewel there is in the heavenly worlds, there is nothing comparable to one who is Awakened.
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I will not look at another's bowl intent on finding fault: a training to be observed.
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Don’t run after pleasure and neglect the practice of meditation. If you forget the goal of life and get caught in the pleasures of the world, you will come to envy those who put meditation first.
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They blame those who remain silent, they blame those who speak much, they blame those who speak in moderation. There is none in the world who is not blamed.
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All conditioned things are impermanent—when one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from suffering.
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The instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.
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Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good.
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Health is the greatest gift, contentment is the greatest wealth.
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Not by rituals and resolutions, nor by much learning, nor by celibacy, nor even by meditation can you find the supreme, immortal joy of nirvana until you extinguish your self-will.
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There is no fear for one whose mind is not filled with desires.
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Nothing remains without change.
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Don’t run after pleasure and neglect the practice of meditation. If you forget the goal of life and get caught in the pleasures of the world, you will come to envy those who put meditation first.
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If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.
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We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.
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All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?
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All experiences are preceded by mind, having mind as their master, created by mind.
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