Quotations

In spiritual matters, a concrete answer is not possible. Also, everyone pursues it differently

Though we live in this world, ultimate satisfaction is illusory and then, one day, death comes. We need to live with this understanding. Know that all people may have weaknesses like us. Instead of blaming others, find our own mistakes. If we live like this, adopting this method, it will help us – both in spiritual as well as worldly life. It will enable us to move forward as a […]

The most important characteristic of the Buddha was his compassion.

Somebody says something. You are thinking, “Who is this fellow to say something like this?”

Buddha to his agitated disciple, Ananda: “To go into deep meditation, to listen to the music of the spheres,

An interesting fact is all of Buddha’s work was in the Pali language, which was the local language at that time.

In simple words – desire is the root of all sorrow. These are Buddha’s words in the Diamond Sutras.

Buddhism is a religion of renunciation – giving up. And, kindness to all living beings.

When Siddhartha was offered little food by a poor woman, he accepted the food. He ate it, felt relieved, and rested.

Buddha said, “There is sorrow in this world.” Definitely, there is sorrow. Even in the midst of great happiness, there is sorrow lurking somewhere.

The basic Buddhist theory is, apart from the emptiness of the outside world, the self who is seeking the Truth is itself nonexistent.

So, you will notice that Buddhism is basically a religion of renunciation. To follow the path of Gautama, one has to realise

‘Right thinking’ means to think without prejudice, to think without selfish desires interfering in the thought process.

The Buddha was clear that one should steer clear of all bizarre stuff, rituals and complicated practices and stick to enquiry

Buddha’s work was an original exposition of the Upanishads in their pristine purity.