"If whoever repays a kind deed Is worthy of some praise, Then what need to mention the Bodhisattva Who does good without its being asked of him?"
Doing Kind Deeds
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Shantideva
Wishing to be rid of Misery
"Although wishing to be rid of misery, They run towards misery itself. Although wishing to have happiness, Like an enemy they ignorantly destroy it."
Worrying
"If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good."
Benefiting one another
"May the blind see the forms, May the deaf hear sounds. May the naked find clothing, The hungry find food; May the thirsty find water And delicious drinks. May the poor find wealth, Those weak with sorrow find joy; May the forlorn find new hope, Constant happiness and...
Seeking Pleasure
"All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure for others."