If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.Collection: Buddhist
May I become at all times, both now and forever: a protector for those without protection; a guide for those who have lost their way; a ship for those with oceans to cross; a bridge for those with rivers to cross; a sanctuary for those in danger; a lamp for those without light; a place of refuge for those who lack shelter; and a servant to all in need.Collection: Ocean
It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?Collection: Mind
All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure for others.Collection: Love
Whatever happens, I will not let my cheerfulness be disturbed. Being unhappy won't get me anywhere and will dissipate all my goodness. Why be unhappy about something if you can change it? And if you can't, how will being unhappy help?Collection: Psychics
All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those who are happy in the world are so as a result of their desire for the happiness of others.Collection: Unhappy
As long as space abides and as long as the world abides, so long may I abide, destroying the sufferings of the world.Collection: Space
How wonderful will it be when all beings experience each other as limbs on the one body of life.Collection: Body
We are all slaves of our own actions. Why be angry with anyone else?Collection: Action
Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals.Collection: Trying
Unruly beings are as unlimited as space They cannot possibly all be overcome, But if I overcome thoughts of anger alone This will be equivalent to vanquishing all foes. Where would I possibly find enough leather With which to cover the surface of the earth? But (wearing) leather just on the soles of my shoes Is equivalent to covering the earth with it. Likewise it is not possible for me To restrain the external course of things; But should I restrain this mind of mine What would be the need to restrain all else?Collection: Buddhist
May the pain of every living creature be completely cleared away. May I be the doctor and the medicine and may I be the nurse for all sick beings in the world until everyone is healed.Collection: Pain
If you can solve your problem, what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, what is the use of worrying.Collection: Worry
All the harm, fear, and suffering in the world are caused by attachment to the self: Why should I hold on to this great demon?Collection: Attachment
May those whose hell it is to hate and hurt be turned into lovers bringing flowers.Collection: Love
Those desiring to escape from suffering hasten right toward suffering. With the very desire for happiness, out of delusion they destroy their own happiness as if it were an enemyCollection: Enemy
There is nothing to fear other than my mind.Collection: Mind
All happiness comes from the desire for others to be happy.Collection: Happiness
Penetrative insight joined with calm abiding utterly eradicates afflicted states.Collection: Abiding
One should do nothing other than what is directly or indirectly of benefit to living beings.Collection: Benefits
While others are engaged in inferior and menial tasks in which they encounter many difficulties, how can I sit here at peace and do nothing? I must and shall benefit them, but without ever succumbing to the poison of self-importance.Collection: Buddhist
Why be unhappy about something if it can be remedied? And what is the use of being unhappy about something if it cannot be remedied?Collection: Unhappy
All the happiness there is in this world Arises from wishing others to be happy. And all the suffering there is in this world Arises from wishing oneself to be happy.Collection: Motivation
May I be a light for those in need of light. May I be a bed for those in need of rest. May I be a servant for those in need of service, for all embodied beings.Collection: Light
Others are my main concern. When I notice something of mine, I steal it and give it to others.Collection: Buddhist
The source of all happiness lies in thinking of others.Collection: Lying
Whenever conflict arises among living creatures the sense of ownership is the cause.Collection: Causes
What need is there to say more? The childish work for their own benefit, The Buddhas work for the benefit of others. Just look at the difference between them.Collection: Differences
There is no evil like hatred, and no fortitude like patience.Collection: Evil
The renunciation of doing harm is the perfection of disciplineCollection: Discipline
In the ages marked by scarcity and want, may I myself appear as drink and sustenance.Collection: Age
Suffering also has its worth. Through sorrow, pride is driven out And pity felt for those who wander in samsara; Evil is avoided, goodness seems delightful.Collection: Pride
All that may be wished for, will by nature fade to nothing.Collection: Inspirational
Passion is overcome only by him who has won through stillness of spirit the perfect vision; it comes through the contentment that is regardless of the world.Collection: Passion
That which is seen and that which is touched are of a dream-like and illusion-like nature. Because feeling arises together with the mind, it is not [ultimately] perceived.Collection: Dream
He who doesn't get rid of the I won't be able to avoid suffering the same way that someone who doesn't get apart from fire can't avoid being burn.Collection: Fire
The hostile multitudes are vast as spaceWhat chance is there that all should be subdued? Let but this angry mind be overthrownAnd every foe is then and there destroyedCollection: Freedom
My body, thus, and all my good besides, And all my merits gained and to be gained, I give them all away withholding nothing To bring about the benefit of beings.Collection: Attachment