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The founder of Buddhism, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and spent his life teaching the path to liberation from suffering. His teachings, known as the Dharma, outline the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as a guide to achieving Nirvana. Emphasizing mindfulness, ethical conduct, and wisdom, his philosophy advocates for a Middle Way between self-indulgence and self-mortification. His profound influence continues to shape spiritual practice and ethical conduct across various cultures.

Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.

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Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.

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

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To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.

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Noble friends and companions are the whole of the holy life.

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You throw thorns, falling in my silence they become flowers.

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When words are both true and kind, they can change the world.

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Cut out the love of self, like an autumn lotus with thy hand!

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I will teach you the Truth and the Path leading to the Truth.

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Those which arise dependently are free of inherent existence.

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The more fully we give our energy, the more it returns to us.

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Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.

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How can one ever know anything if they are too busy thinking?

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Things are not what they appear to be: nor are they otherwise.

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Karma grows from our hearts. Karma terminates from our hearts.

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

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Harm no other beings. They are just your brothers and sisters.

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You must take action yourself, for Buddhas only teach the way.

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Water surrounds the lotus flower, but does not wet its petals.

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