This body is not yours, nor does it belong to others. It should be seen as the product of the whole of history. In regard to it the wise person will reflect on the nature of conditioning, saying: If this comes into being, that will arise; if this does not come into being, that will not arise.

- Samyutta Nikaya

This body, bhikkhus, is perishable, consciousness is of a nature to dissolve, and all objects of clinging are impermanent, suffering and subject to change.

- Itivuttaka

Fleeting is this world Growth and decay its very nature Things spring to being and again they cease Happy the marvel of them and the peace.

- Nidana Vagga

Those with initiative, mindful, clean in action, acting with due consideration, heedful, restrained, living the Dharma: their glory grows. Through initiative, heedfulness, restraint, & self-control, the wise would make an island no flood can submerge


Mindfulness is never boring.

- Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, "Mindfulness in Plain English"

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When we demand the rights and freedoms we so cherish, we should also be aware of our responsibilities. If we accept that the others have an equal right to peace and happiness as ourselves, do we not have a responsibility to help those in need?

- His Holiness the Dalai Lama