24 Good Buddhist Birthday Quotes and Wishes

Buddhism dates back several thousand years and is based on the teachings of Prince Siddhārtha Gautama. Journeying to find the truths about life, Gautama teachings were made apart of the Buddhist religion. Here is a look at some of the best Buddhist birthday wishes to share with your friends and loved ones.

“A noble person is mindful and thankful For the favors he receives from others.”

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.”

“All wrong doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong doing remain?”

“Always be mindful of the kindness and not the faults of others.”

“Do not dwell in the past, Do not dream of the future, Concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

“Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, But it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.”

“Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.”

“Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.”

“However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you If you do not act on upon them?”

“I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done.”

“In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.”

“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. The the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.”

“It is better too travel than to arrive.”

“Live every act fully, as if it were your last.”

“Nothing is permanent. ”

“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”

“The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.”

“The tongue like a sharp knife… kills without drawing blood.”

“The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.”

“The wise have mastered Body, word and mind. They are the true masters.”

“There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.”

“To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.”

“Until he has unconditional and unbiased love for all beings, Man will not find peace.”

“You take away all the other luxuries in life, and if you can make someone smile and laugh, you have given the most special gift: happiness.”

Here is a great video on how to go about celebrating your birthday in the Buddhist tradition.

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