Piyawadana

Right understanding: Truly and deeply knowing, for example, that unwholesome acts and thoughts have consequences, as do wholesome acts and thoughts. Right intention: Recognizing that actions are shaped by habits of anger and…

“Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe…

"Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the candle's life will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared..." The Buddha One’s own happiness to the exclusion of others is not true happiness. We…

“Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?” -The Buddha- Always make sure whatever you are saying is true. Don’t try to make something up or add fuel to gossip…

"You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve…

"A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but if he is peaceful, loving and fearless then he is in truth called wise. All that we are is the result of what we have thought; it is founded on our thoughts and made up of…

"Every day, Think as you wake up... Today I am fortunate To have woken up I am alive I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it... I am going to use all of mu energies To develope my self To expand my…

“Like the earth, water, fire and wind, Wild herbs and the plants of the forest, Make yourself and your possessions accessible, For the maximum joy of all.’’ Nature can be a silent yet generous teacher. It offers insights in…

“The gift of virtuous advice excels all gifts The taste of virtuous advice excels all tastes The joy of virtuous advice excels all joys The end of craving transcends all suffering’’ Desire increases when we focus on the…

“Where would I possibly find enough leather With which to cover the surface of the earth But leather just the size of the soles of a shoe Suffices covering the entire earth with it.’’ In this life, we have to face many problems.…