Buddhist verses from Siddhartha – The enlightened one
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On a full-moon day of May, when the trees were blossoming, Queen Mahamaya gave birth to a son. In the Lumbini grove, under the shade of a flowering Sal tree, The Buddha, founder of the philosophy of Buddhism was born. He was known as Siddhattha. (Siddhartha = one whose purpose has been achieved). This is part 3 in my continuing series of Buddhist quotes from the Dhammapada. Each photo links directly to the original source.
Buddhist verses from Siddhartha – The Enlightened One
The World
“Do not live thoughtlessly, in distraction and with deluded aims, outside the universal law.” The Buddha verse 167
“Rouse yourself and follow the enlightened way through the world with energy and joy.” The Buddha verse 168
“Swans rise and fly through the air. How magical they are! So do the resolute conquer the armies of delusion and rise above the world.” The Buddha verse 175, The Dhammapada Read More→
Heart warming Winter quotes and photos
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“In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer” Albert Camus
I love the first snowfall of the year; with the arrival of winter I feel close to home. We have our Christmas rituals and family dinners. And as I reflect, I smile at the nostalgia of my life.
I have lived in three different cities since leaving home long ago, but in truth – home will always be where my mother lives. I remember her looking out the window of our old house and asking me if I thought it was going to be a white Christmas. And I can’t help but somehow feel that when the snow finally fell – those words made it magical.
That old house my father rebuilt was a castle. I remember how much cool stuff my parents had stashed everywhere. The basement was a maze filled with antiques and treasure boxes of new things. So many important memories live on that street. When my mother finally sold it, I walk around for one last time and cried my eyes out. I realized that until I had my own family, nothing would ever feel that safe again.
Heart warming Winter quotes and photos is my 5th photo Blog collection. Each photo links directly to the original source.
Of winter’s lifeless world each tree
Now seems a perfect part;
Yet each one holds summer’s secret
Deep down within its heart.
~Charles G. Stater Read More→
The Wisdom of the Buddha
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“Through countless weary lives I have sought the builder of this house and could not find him.” The Buddha verse 153 (Spoken by the Buddha when he became enlightened)
The wisdom of the Buddha is timeless. As I read more Buddhist text, I realize that wisdom hasn’t changed over the past few thousand years; and in a way that’s refreshing. When it comes to living a happy and balanced life, the knowledge remains the same. Unfortunately, like most people living in a city of bright lights and big dreams; I forget – and my mind fills with cravings and secret delusions.
That opening quote from the Buddha stuck with me. I instantly realized his message: in order to be free, we have to build our own house. The wisdom and help you need is everywhere, but at the end of the day, only you can lay the first and last stone.
This is part 2 in a 4 part series featuring quotes from the Buddha. Click here for Part 1. Each photo links directly to the original source.
The Sage
“Like a Swan that rises from the lake, with his thoughts at peace he moves onward, never looking back.” The Buddha, verse 91, The Dhammapada
“Still and calm is he who has awakened. His mind is peaceful and his words and deeds reflect this.” v 96
“In village or forest, on the hills or in the plain, wherever the awakened ones live is delightful.” v 98
“Delightful are those forests where the worldly fail to find delight. There the awakened ones are joyful, wanting nothing.” The Buddha, verse 99 Read More→
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