Shantideva Quotes - Page 2

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• If there were a truly existent I,
  It would make sense to be afraid of certain things;
  But, since there is no truly existent I,
  Who is there to be afraid?

  Shantideva

  Certain, Make Sense, Ifs

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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.

  Shantideva

  Motivation, Suffering, Wish

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• Others are my main concern. When I notice something of mine, I steal it and give it to others.

  Shantideva

  Buddhist, Giving, Stealing

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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.

  Shantideva

  Light, Bed, Needs

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• Whenever conflict arises among living creatures the sense of ownership is the cause.

  Shantideva

  Causes, Conflict, Ownership

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• May I be like a guard for those who are protectorless,
  A guide for those who journey on the road.
  For those who wish to go across the water,
  May I be a boat, a raft, a bridge.

  Shantideva

  Journey, Bridges, Water

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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!

  Shantideva

  Wisdom, Sleep, Sorrow

  Shantideva (2007). “The Way of the Bodhisattva”, p.99, Shambhala Publications

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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.

  Shantideva

  Differences, Needs, Looks

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• There is no evil like hatred, and no fortitude like patience.

  Shantideva

  Evil, Hatred, Fortitude

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• The renunciation of doing harm is the perfection of discipline

  Shantideva

  Discipline, Perfection, Harm

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• Examine thus yourself from every side.
  Note harmful thoughts and every futile striving.
  Thus it is that heroes in the bodhisattva path
  Apply the remedies to keep a steady mind.

  Shantideva

  Wisdom, Hero, Mind

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• In the ages marked by scarcity and want, may I myself appear as drink and sustenance.

  Shantideva

  Age, Scarcity, May

  Shantideva (2007). “The Way of the Bodhisattva”, p.48, Shambhala Publications

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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.

  Shantideva

  Pride, Evil, Suffering

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• All that may be wished for, will by nature fade to nothing.

  Shantideva

  Inspirational, Life, May

  Shantideva, Padmakara Translation Group (2008). “The Way of the Bodhisattva”, p.186, Shambhala Publications

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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.

  Shantideva

  Passion, Perfect, Silence

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• Those who have no mental vigilance,
  Though they may hear the teachings, ponder them or meditate,
  With minds like water seeping from a leaking jug,
  Their learning will not settle in their memories.

  Shantideva

  Wisdom, Memories, Teaching

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• That which is seen and that which is touched are of a dream-like and illusion-like nature. Because feeling arises together with the mind, it is not [ultimately] perceived.

  Shantideva

  Dream, Feelings, Mind

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• Just as I defend myself, therefore,
  From all unpleasant happenings however small,
  Likewise, I shall act for others' sake
  To guard and to protect them with compassion.

  Shantideva

  Compassion, Sake, Protect

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• How much suffering and fear, and
  How many harmful things are in existence?
  If all arises from clinging to the "I",
  What should I do with this great demon?

  Shantideva

  Ego, Suffering, Demon

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• He who doesn't get rid of the I won't be able to avoid suffering the same way that someone who doesn't get apart from fire can't avoid being burn.

  Shantideva

  Fire, Suffering, Able

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• In joy and sorrow all are equal,
  Thus be guardian of all, as of yourself.

  Shantideva

  Joy, Sorrow, Guardian

  Shantideva, Padmakara Translation Group (2008). “The Way of the Bodhisattva”, p.204, Shambhala Publications

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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

  Freedom, Mind, Chance

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• Self-confidence should be applied to wholesome actions,
  Overcoming of delusions and my ability to overcome them.
  Thinking, 'I alone shall do it'
  Is the self-confidence of action.

  Shantideva

  Self Esteem, Self Confidence, Thinking

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• My body, thus, and all my good besides, And all my merits gained and to be gained, I give them all away withholding nothing To bring about the benefit of beings.

  Shantideva

  Attachment, Giving, Benefits

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• All those who slight me to my face,
  Or do me any other evil,
  Even if they blame or slander me,
  May they attain the fortune of enlightenment!

  Shantideva

  Compassion, Evil, Enlightenment

  Shantideva, Padmakara Translation Group (2008). “The Way of the Bodhisattva”, p.82, Shambhala Publications

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