“One whose understanding is limited will ask for blessings so that he can fulfill certain desires, but if the desires are such that their fulfillment will make the seeker more impure rather than purer, the saint’s blessings will not enable him to fulfill the desires. In this way the seeker is saved from further impurities. In that case, are not the saint’s blessings a gift of compassion?” — Ramana Maharshi

Someone asked Buddha, “What is poison?” He gave a great answer; “Everything excess in life is poison.”

“Stop looking for roses and there will be no thorns.” — U G Krishnamurti
“The pursuit of happiness is the source of all unhappiness.”

Student says, “I am very discouraged. What should I do?” Master says, “Encourage others.”

“You may think the grass is greener on the other side. But if you take the time to water your own grass it would be just as green.”

“If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.” — Lao Tzu

“New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings…” — Lao Tzu

“If the love within your mind is lost, if you continue to see other beings as enemies, then no matter how much knowledge or education you have, no matter how much material progress is made, only suffering and confusion will ensue.” ― His Holiness The Dalai Lama XIV

“When you think everything is someone else’s fault, you will suffer a lot. When you realize that everything springs only from yourself, you will learn both peace and joy.” ― His Holiness The Dalai Lama XIV

“Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you’ll realize what little chance you have in trying to change others.”