The Heart of a Buddha is a mini-book publication by the Amitabha Buddhist Association. The Buddha’s quotes are curated by Master Chin Kung and Venerable Thanissaro Bhikkhu and the quotes are found in sutras of both Mahayana and Theravada traditions. The following is a list of 15 quotes by the […]
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10 Inspirational Quotes by Master Cheng Yen Master Cheng Yen is the founder of Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, commonly known as Tzu Chi. She often personally oversees many of the projects in Tzu Chi and gives innumerable guidance for her disciples and followers. The two Buddhist sutras promulgated […]
The 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso is one of the most influential Buddhist leaders in Tibetan Buddhism. He is the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. An advocate for a world free of nuclear weapons, he is currently serving on the Advisory Council of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. The […]
10 Quotes about Buddhahood in the Lotus Sutra The essence of the Buddha’s teaching (Shakyamuni Buddha as well as all Buddhas in the Universe) is the Law of Anuttara Samyak Sambodhi, the Law of Supreme Perfect Enlightenment, the Law of Buddhahood. The purpose of Buddhism is to teach people to […]
8 Expedient Ways to Attain Buddhahood as Expounded in the Lotus Sutra There is only one Buddhahood but immeasurable gateways to attain the same goal. In Chapter 2: Expedient Methods, the Buddha declares that all his teachings, be it early, middle or latter teachings, derive from the One Buddha-Vehicle. This […]
Nichiren Daishonin (1222 – 1282) is a Japanese Buddhist monk who lived during the 13th century of Japan. Having studied Buddha’s teachings from different schools of Buddhism such as Zen, Pureland and Tendai, Nichiren concluded that the Lotus Sutra is the ultimate teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha. Nichiren’s interpretation of Buddhism is […]
86 Life Lessons from “Only One You” by Linda Kranz “Only One You” by Linda Kranz is a hardcover book for a toddler. Beautifully illustrated, the book is packed with tonnes of life wisdom. Many of these life quotes are short, pithy and yet delightfully meaningful. It is an inspirational book […]
Ten Types of Salvation by Guan Yin in the Lotus Sutra Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, also known as Guan Yin (Chinese), Kannon (Japanese), Chenrezig (Tibetan), or Goddess of Mercy, is one of the most renowned and popular bodhisattva in East Asian Buddhism, particularly Chinese and Tibetan Buddhism. Guan Yin appears in Chapter […]
20 Inspirational Quotes about Happiness Do you want to feel on top of the world? Is joie de vivre the natural state of your life? Everyone wants to be happy. Yet, happiness becomes so elusive for those who are battling with various challenges of life. As for most people, the […]
10 Inspirational Quotes from Ajahn Brahm Ajahn Brahm is a British Theravada Buddhist monk who is currently the Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia. He is also the Spiritual Director of Buddhist Society of Western Australia, Spiritual Advisor to the Buddhist Society of South Australia, Patron of the Brahm […]
