January
They asked: “What is the most important thing to possess?”
“What brings true happiness?”
“What is the most loving act of kindness?”
“What is the best possible way to live?”
Buddha replied:
“Faith is the most important thing to possess.”
“Following the path brings true happiness.”
“Truth is the most loving act of kindness.”
“The practice of introspection is the best possible way to live.”
–
Buddha
JANUARY 1
4 January
See the false as false, the true as true. Look into your heart. Follow your nature. – Buddha
5 January
Cut out the love of self, like an autumn lotus, with your hand!
Cherish the path of peace!
– Buddhist Quote
8 January
Although there are many Ways – the Way of the Gods, the Way of Poetry, the Way of Confucius – they all share the clarity of this one mind.
– Takuan Soho
9 January
If we would just slow down, happiness would catch up to us.
– Zen Proverb
21 January
Be at peace in the oneness of things, and all errors will disappear by themselves.
– Sengcan
22 January
If you forget yourself, you become the universe.
– Hakuin Ekaku
25 January
Knowledge is learning something every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day.
– Zen Proverb
26 January
There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.
– Buddha
February
When you look forward into time, it seems like forever. When you look back, it appears time has passed in a flash. Start now, from where you are. Use what you have. Do the best that you can.
What other philosophy of life do you need?
–
Zen Proverb
