Buddhism can be defined as the “teachings of the Awakened One.” It embodies a set of philosophies based on the teachings of Gautama Siddhartha Buddha who was born a prince in ancient India but left the throne to seek serenity and enlightenment. His teachings are based on profound wisdom and search for eternal tranquility of mind and soul.
~On philosophy of life~
We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.
~On Happiness~
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
~On Truth~
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
Buddhism propagates a tranquil, truthful and simple way of life. It emphasizes on the morality of thought, speech, and action.
On Work~
To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent
Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.
~On Good Deeds~
Neither fire nor wind, birth nor death can erase our good deeds.
~On Gratitude~
Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful. 
Buddhism accentuates the importance of meditation and prayer to discover inner peace and shun all forms of violence, intoxicants, and immoral behavior.
~On Envy~
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
~On Anger~
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.
~On Hatred~
Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.
Buddhism stresses the importance of a positive attitude towards self and others.
~On Friends~
An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.
~On Being Judgmental~
People with opinions just go around bothering each other.
~On Love~
You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
Buddhism underlines the importance of living in harmony with elements within and without which leads to nirvana __ the state of supreme happiness characterized by the absence of desire and suffering. Although these teachings are not divinely revealed, they are a good source of profound wisdom and moral purity.
