Quotes from buddha quotes ii

It is because of their tranquil thoughts That creatures go to prosperity.

If there is one righteous person the rain falls for his sake.

It is because of their corrupt thoughts That creatures go to Misery.

That worship which is directed by divine precept is performed without the desire of reward.

Those who have destroyed the roots of jealousy have peace of mind always.

He that distributeth not That which he hath received-- His food, his drink, his sustenance-- Unto devotee, brahman, beggar, wayfarer-- Such a low man as he, they say, is like Unto a lack of rain.

Hatred does not cease by hatred, hatred ceases by love; this is the eternal rule.

There are these four ways of answering questions. Which four? There are questions that should be answered categorically [straightforwardly yes, no, this, that]. There are questions that should be answered with an analytical (qualified) answer [defining or redefining the terms]. There are questions that should be answered with a counter-question. There are questions that should be put aside. These are the four ways of answering questions.

The heavens and the earth may be captured by the mind's eye.

If one doth act in friendly wise, With no evil thought toward any single creature, And in so doing becometh proper, And if he have compassion in his soul Toward all living beings--this noble one Doth acquire abundant Virtue.