Friday, September 28, 2007

Shantideva Quotes

1)If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying?

2)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.

3) 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.

4)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!

5)If you live for your happiness you will never be happy,
if you live for others happiness you will always be happy.

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