Those disciples of Gotama ever awaken happily whose minds by day and night delight in the practice of meditation.
The Buddha
Dhammapada 300
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one`s mind-this is the teaching of the Buddhas
Dhammapada 183.
Buddha
Though month after month for a hundred years one should offer sacrifices by thousands, yet if only for a moment one should worship those of perfected minds that honour is indeed better than a century of sacrifice.
The Buddha
Dhammapada 106
One should do what one teaches others to do;if one would train others, one should be well controlled oneself. Difficult,indeed,is self-control.
The Buddha
Dhammapada 159
β A solid rock is not shaken by the storm, even so The wise are unshaken by Praise or Blameβ
The Buddha
Dhammapada 81
Make an island for yourself! Strive hard and become wise! Rid of impurities and cleansed of stain, you shall enter the celestial abode of Nobles Ones.
The Buddha
Dhammapada 236
Health is the most precious gain and contentment is the greatest wealth. A trustworthy person is the best kinsman, Nibbana the highest bliss.
The Buddha
Dhammapada 204
Weeds are the bane of fields, desire is the bane of mankind. Therefore, what is offered to those free of desire yields abundant fruit.
The Buddha
Dhammapada 359
Do not associate with evil companions; do not seek the fellowship of the vile. Associate with the good friends; seek the fellowship of noble men.
The Buddha
Dhammapada 78
