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"If by renouncing a lesser happiness
one may realize a greater happiness,
let the wise one renounce the lesser,
having regard for the greater."
- Dhammapada 21.290
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"Entangled by the bonds of hate,
one who seeks one’s own happiness
by inflicting pain on others,
is never delivered from hatred."
- Dhammapada 21.291
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Question of the Day?

What would you say is your religious identity? Christian, atheist, agnostic, Buddhist, ect?

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Tennessee is trying to pass a bill that makes it legal to bully homosexuals if you are religiously or morally against homosexuality. Please sign this petition.
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"Solitude is happiness for one who is content,
who has heard the Dhamma and clearly sees.
Non-affliction is happiness in the world —
harmlessness towards all living beings."
- Udāna 2.11
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Question of the day?

What is the most important thing needed to keep you happy?

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(Source: zachapalooza)

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Reblogged from ANCORA IMPARO

(Source: ancora-imparo)

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"The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence."
- Charles Bukowski

(Source: quote-book)

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From “Democracy in America, Part 2”

It is strange to see with what feverish ardor the Americans pursue their own welfare; and to watch the vague dread that constantly torments them lest they should not have chosen the shortest path which may lead to it.

A native of the United States clings to this world’s goods as if he were certain never to die; and he is so hasty in grasping at all within his reach, that one would suppose he was constantly afraid of not living long enough to enjoy them.

He clutches everything, he holds nothing fast, but soon loosens his grasp to pursue fresh gratifications. 

-Alexis de Tocqueville, 1840

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"Reason has been a part of organized religion, ever since two nudists took dietary advice from a talking snake."
- Jon Stewart

(Source: mushroooms)

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"The secret of Buddhism is to remove all ideas, all concepts, in order for the truth to have a chance to penetrate, to reveal itself."
- Thich Nhat Hanh (via imall4frogs)
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Information in B Flat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=w5IERp2OdJs

Spoken word piece created for the “In B Flat” project, commenting on the incredible expansion of information in our generation and years to come.

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"One should give up anger, renounce pride,
and overcome all fetters.
Suffering never befalls one
who clings not to mind and body and is detached."
- Dhammapada 17.221