by Esoteric | Aug 19, 2012 | Gurdjieff
“A decent man will behave decently even if he thinks that he has been treated unjustly or wrongly. But many people in such circumstances show a side of their nature which otherwise they would never show. And at times it is a necessary means for exposing a man’s nature. So long as you are good to a man he is good to you. But what will he be like if you scratch him a little?”
by Esoteric | Aug 19, 2012 | Socrates
“Remember what is unbecoming to do is also unbecoming to speak of.”
by Esoteric | Aug 18, 2012 | Shantideva
“I seek refuge in all Buddhas
Until I possess the essence of Awakening,
Likewise I seek refuge in Dharma
And in the assembly of Bodhisattvas.”
by Esoteric | Aug 18, 2012 | Eckhart Tolle
“Always say ‘Yes’ to the present moment. What could be more futile, more insane, than to create inner resistance to what already is? What could be more insane than to oppose life itself, which is now and always now? Surrender to what is. Say ‘Yes’ to life — and see how life suddenly starts working for you rather than against you.”
by Esoteric | Aug 18, 2012 | Buddha
“Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others.”