Shantideva quotes - page 2

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 enemy. (Shantideva)
One should do nothing other than what is directly or indirectly of benefit to living beings. View quote
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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. View quote
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There is no evil like hatred, and no fortitude like patience. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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? View quote
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Take advantage of this human boat; Free yourself from sorrow's mighty stream! This vessel will be later hard to find. The time that you have now, you fool, is not for sleep! View quote
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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. View quote
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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 destroyed. (Shantideva)
To the Buddhas of the ten directions I join my hands in respect Let blaze the light of Dharmas truth For the beings lost in darkness. View quote
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As long as diseases afflict living beings May I be the doctor, the medicine And also the nurse Who restores them to health. View quote
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Suffering is transcended by total surrender And the mind attains to nirvana. As one day all must be given up, Why not dedicate it now to universal happiness? View quote
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May the slander, harm And all forms of abuse That anyone should direct towards me Act as a cause of their enlightenment. View quote
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They who out of wisdom Have seized the supreme Bodhimind Praise, glorify and rejoice in it, That it may grow to fulfilment. View quote
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Thus today in the presence of all awakened Ones I invite every living being to this festival Giving both immediate and lasting joy. May the gods and all others rejoice. View quote
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May all those languishing in hell come now to perfect joy. And may the stooping animals be freed From fear of being preyed upon, each other's food. View quote
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