Inspirational Teachings & Quotes
“Do not try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.”
Links:
Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, and the Five Precepts
Secular Buddhism (Where it all started for me!)
Suggestion to listen to Podcasts #1-5 to get started
Buddhism’s “Five Remembrances” Are Wake-Up Calls for Us All
I am of the nature to grow old. There is no way to escape growing old.
I am of the nature to have ill health. There is no way to escape having ill health.
I am of the nature to die. There is no way to escape death.
All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature to change. There is no way to escape being separated from them.
My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand.
Four Great Immeasurable or Great Virtues:
Compassion
Lovingkindness
Sympathetic Joy
Equanimity
Buddha
Quotes ~ That Will Inspire You to Live a Better Life - Thích Nhất Hạnh
Living his life as a devoted monk, Thích Nhất Hạnh has become a leader in teaching the ideas of humility, compassion, and mindfulness.