8:08 pm - Sunday, Mar. 14, 2004
Words of Wisdom
Thoughts from Eastern Minds:
"The purpose of words is to convey ideas. When the ideas are grasped, the words are forgotten. Where can I find a man who has forgotten the words? He is the one I would like to talk to"
"Mind is the master. What has not been created by mind does not exist"
"A master who can not bow to his disciple cannot bow to Buddha"
"Only time reveals the hearts of men"
"Flow with whatever may happen, and let your mind be free: Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate"
"A person writing at night may put out the lamp, but the words he has written will remain. It is the same with the destiny we create for ourselves in the world"
"Only the supremely wise and the abysmally ignorant do not change"
"The greatest prayer is patience"
"The great man is sparing in words but prodigal in deeds"
"The mind should be nowhere in particular"
"The quieter you become, the more you can hear"
"A tree that is unbending is easily broken"
"Do not aim for nirvana. Strive instead for compassion, a warm heart, serving other people, helping others, respecting others, being less selfish"
"True words are often not beautiful, just as beautiful words are often not true"
