GCSE RE - Buddhism Quotes

Karma

"Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely" - Buddha

Metta (loving kindness)

"The greatest gift is to give people your enlightenment, to share it." - Buddha

Three Refuges

"To the Buddha for refuge I go, to the Dhamma for refuge I go, to the Sangha for refuge I go" - Buddha's teachings

Tanha (craving)

"You only lose what you cling to" - Buddha

Karuna (compassion)

"If we fail to look after others when they need help, who will look after us?" - Buddha

"Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike; each has their suffering. Some suffer too much, others too little" - Buddha

Morals

"Kindness should become the natural way of life, not the exception" - Buddha

Dukkha (suffering)

"The root of suffering is attachment" - Buddha

Happiness

"Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have" - Buddha

Importance of meditation

"Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance" - Buddha

Thoughts

"It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil things" - Buddha