Just finished reading Buddhism The Essence by David Tuffley and I must say its a very good short motivational read. Here's a quick glimpse of what I took from the book:
The Four Noble Truths
- If you are alive, you will suffer.
- The cause of suffering is attachment.
- You can end suffering.
- End suffering by following the eight-fold path.
"Being attached to any worldly thing always leads to suffering, since nothing in the world is permanent and any attachment to impermanence is certain to cause suffering."
"Words can be mightier than the sword."
The greatest achievement is selflessness.
The greatest worth is self-mastery.
The greatest quality is seeking to serve others.
The greatest precept is continual awareness.
The greatest medicine is the emptiness of everything.
The greatest action is not conforming with the worlds ways.
The greatest magic is transmuting the passions.
The greatest generosity is non-attachment.
The greatest goodness is a peaceful mind.
The greatest patience is humility.
The greatest effort is not concerned with results.
The greatest meditation is a mind that lets go.
The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances.
What else is there to say but goodnight and goodnight to you Mrs. Amore, wherever you may be.
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