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1 " Man surprised me most about humanity. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.” The Dalai Lama "
― , Buddhism: Beginner's Guide to Understanding & Practicing Buddhism to Become Stress and Anxiety Free
2 " Buddha never claimed to be a god. Instead, he was a teacher who shared his wisdom based on his own discernment and experiences in life. "
3 " the belief system of Buddhism is one that can be described as “large-minded.” This means that those who practice it are open to accepting the moral teachings of other belief systems. Therefore, they are unconcerned with labels that pertain to specific religions, such as “Catholic,” “Baptist,” “Hindu,” “Muslim,” or even “Buddhist” itself. "
4 " Buddhists neither seek an expansion of an organization nor attempt to convince others of a certain belief. Instead, they only provide an explanation if asked. The Buddha encourages one to be curious through awareness; therefore, Buddhism can be regarded more as a way of life-based on discernment rather than faith. "
5 " please do remember the advice of the Buddha himself. It is to take care not to take his word for it but to test for yourself his teachings. Only by doing so will you then be able to find the true meaning of his words. "
6 " One of the most essential teachings of Buddhism is an understanding that where you are at this moment is exactly where you are intended to be. "
7 " Buddhism is awareness: Awareness of self Awareness of surroundings Awareness of others "
8 " Whether you realize it or not, all unhappiness stems from inside you. Although you may see others to blame for any negative feelings that you have, it is, in fact, your own interpretation that dictates whether you are negatively impacted "
9 " by what others do and Buddhism helps you to understand this impact and to minimize it. Buddhism is always the Middle Path. "
10 " The idea of enlightenment can be broken down into two simple forms, the mind, and the self. The mind is that constant voice that has been molded and constructed based on the world around you in this life. Self is that inner being that is separate from the meat of your body and does not change based on any teachings or experiences that life brings you. "
11 " Perhaps one of the most interesting characteristics of the teachings of Buddhism is the absence of a superior being who governs the universe. This is because the Buddha did not focus on the worship of a supernatural entity, but rather on the path to discovering the Dharma, or the universal truth. This path is open to all beings on earth and thus you must understand that, under these circumstances, there can be no one person who should be worshipped above another. "
12 " Man surprised me most about humanity. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. "
13 " To understand the Dharma, you are encouraged to learn about the Buddhist doctrines. These are: The Four Noble Truths, "
14 " The Noble Eightfold Path, The Chain of Causation, The Three Marks of Existence, and The Three Fires "
15 " Whether you realize it or not, all unhappiness stems from inside you. Although you may see others to blame for any negative feelings that you have, it is, in fact, your own interpretation that dictates whether you are negatively impacted by what others do and Buddhism helps you to understand this impact and to minimize it. Buddhism is always the Middle Path. "
16 " Ceasing to do evil, cultivating the good, purifying the heart – this is the teachings of all the Buddhas.” – The Buddha "
17 " Desire or Suffering (Dukkha), Thirst or Craving (Samudaya), Cessation of Desire or Suffering (Niroda), and The Middle Path (Magga) "
18 " The Three Marks of Existence "
19 " Impermanence (Anicca) This mark explains that no conditioned things are permanent. "
20 " Desire or Suffering (Dukkha) This mark reveals that no conditioned things are satisfied. "