The quotations from Buddhist scriptures are as follows:
1. Everything is illusion, and life is like a dream.
This is one of the basic teachings of Buddhism, which means that everything in the world is short-lived and illusory, and human life is as short-lived and unreliable as a dream. This sentence reminds people to cherish life, not to be deceived by external fame, wealth, power, etc., but to pursue inner peace and truth.
2. All dharmas are based on the mind, and all dharmas arise from the mind.
The meaning of this sentence is that all phenomena are generated from the heart, and the relationship between our thoughts, feelings and external things is interactive. It emphasizes the influence of the inner spiritual world on the outer material world and tells people to start from the heart to find the real answer.
3. All actions are impermanent and all outflows are suffering.
These two sentences are a classic saying in Buddhism, which means that everything in the world is constantly changing and developing, and human desires and persistence will also bring pain and troubles. Therefore, we should let go of our attachments and desires and pursue inner peace and tranquility.
4. Karma brings retribution, good fortune and misfortune come to oneself.
This sentence is an important idea in Buddhism. It means that a person’s fate is determined by his own actions and words. What kind of cause is planted will lead to what kind of result. . It warns people to abide by moral norms, respect others, and do more good deeds to obtain a better future.
5. All living beings are equal and compassionate.
Buddhism believes that everyone is equal and there is no distinction between high and low. Therefore, we should treat everyone with compassion and respect their existence and dignity. At the same time, we should also work hard to eliminate problems such as the gap between rich and poor and social injustice, so that everyone can enjoy equal opportunities and treatment.
6. Practice enlightenment and understand your mind and nature.
This is a practice method in Buddhism, which refers to understanding the true meaning of Buddhism through meditation, Zen, etc. It requires people to get rid of external interference and temptation and focus on the exploration and practice of the inner world. This practice can help people better understand themselves and the nature of the universe.
7. Wisdom comes first, compassion comes first.
Buddhism believes that wisdom is the key to people's liberation from suffering. Therefore, we should work hard to learn Buddhist knowledge and improve our own wisdom level so that we can better help others and solve problems. At the same time, we should also maintain a compassionate heart and care about the needs and interests of others.
8. Do no evil and do all the good.
This sentence is an aphorism in Buddhism, which means don’t do anything evil and do more good deeds. It reminds people to abide by moral principles, laws and regulations, and respect social morality and ethics. Only in this way can you achieve inner peace and a peaceful life.
9. No thought is the origin, no form is the body, and no dwelling is the foundation.
These are three mottos of Zen Buddhism, which means that practice should take non-thought as the purpose, non-appearance as the realization, and non-dwelling as the origin. No thoughts means that there are no attachments and delusions in the heart; no form means that you are not attached to external appearances and images; no abiding means that you do not stick to the past and future, but grasp the present moment.
10. Meditation is the source of inner peace.
Meditation refers to calming the mind and improving concentration and thinking ability through meditation, sitting and other methods. Meditation can help people get rid of external interference and inner troubles and achieve inner peace and tranquility.