Buddha Quotes on Meditation

“Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.”

“What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.”

“Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” -Buddha

“There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.”

“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.”

“If a man’s thoughts are muddy, If he is reckless and full of deceit, How can he wear the yellow robe? Whoever is master of his own nature, Bright, clear and true, He may indeed wear the yellow robe.”

“Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten.”

“Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” -Buddha

“For soon the body is discarded, Then what does it feel? A useless log of wood, it lies on the ground, Then what does it know? Your worst enemy cannot harm you As much as your own thoughts, unguarded. But once mastered, No one can help you as much, Not even your father or your mother.”

“One should strive to understand what underlies sufferings and diseases – and aim for health and well-being while gaining in the path.”