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563 BC–544 BC India
Siddhārtha Gautama (Sanskrit/Devanagari: सिद्धार्थ गौतम Siddhārtha Gautama, c. 563/624 – c. 483/544 BCE) or Siddhattha Gotama in Pali,; also called the Gautama Buddha, the Shakyamuni Buddha ("Buddha, Sage of the Shakyas") or simply the Buddha, after the title of Buddha, was a monk (śramaṇa), mendicant, sage, philosopher, teacher and religious leader on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. He is believed to have lived and taught mostly in the northeastern part of ancient India sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE.
Also known as: Buddha, Buddha, Gautama, Gautama, Gotama Buddha, Guatama Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha
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There is no fear for one whose mind is not filled with desires.
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened, Happiness never decreases by being shared.
Behold now, Bhikkhus, I exhort you: All compounded things are subject to decay. Strive with diligence!
Can there be joy and laughter When always the world is ablaze? Enshrouded in darkness Should you not seek a light?
Abandoning harsh speech, he refrains from it. He speaks whatever is blameless, pleasing to the ear, agreeable, reaching the heart, urbane, pleasing and attractive to the multitude.
Indeed, wisdom is born of meditation; without meditation wisdom is lost. Knowing this twofold path of gain and loss of wisdom, one should conduct oneself so that wisdom may increase.
The food of the wise, Mahāmati, is what is eaten by the Rishis; it does not consist of meat and blood.
He abused me, he struck me, he overcame me, he robbed me' -- in those who do not harbor such thoughts hatred will cease.
There is no meat to be regarded as pure in three ways: not premeditated, not asked for, and not impelled; therefore, refrain from eating meat.
Seclusion is happiness for the content one, one who sees the Dhamma that was heard;
If he goes forth from the household life into homelessness, then he will become an Arahant, a fully-enlightened Buddha, one who draws back the veil from the world.
From eating [meat] arrogance is born, from arrogance erroneous imaginations issue, and from imagination is born greed; and for this reason refrain from eating [meat].
Wisdom is born of meditation; without meditation wisdom is lost. Knowing this one should conduct oneself so that wisdom may increase.
You shouldn't chase after the past or place expectations on the future. What is past is left behind.
Blessing!
The Gospel of Buddha (1894)
And what is right speech? Abstaining from lying, from divisive speech, from abusive speech, and from idle chatter: This is called right speech.
Do not complain and cry and pray, but open your eyes and see, for the light is all about you, and it is so wonderful, so beautiful, so far beyond anything of which men have ever dreamt, for which they have ever prayed, and it is for ever and for ever.
I say that on three instances meat should not be partaken, when seen, heard or when there is a doubt.
The ascetic Gotama … avoids watching dancing, singing, music and shows.
Things are not what they appear to be: nor are they otherwise.
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