Calm and Steady Mind

At certain times, a silent mind is very important, but ‘silent’ does not mean closed. The silent mind is an alert, awakened mind; a mind seeking the nature of reality. - Lama Yeshe

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Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened, but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock in a thunderstorm. - Robert Luis Stevenson

One’s mind has a way of making itself up in the background, and it suddenly becomes clear what one means to do. - Arthur C. Benson

Your own mind is a sacred enclosure into which nothing harmful can enter except by your permission. - Arnold Bennett

The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. - Plutarch

What the mind of man can conceive and believe, the mind of man can achieve. - Napoleon Hill

The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven. - John Milton

It is our mind, and that alone, that chains us or sets us free. - Dilgo Rinpoche 

Within our impure mind the pure one is to be found. - Hui Neng

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Teachings of the Buddha

No matter how far out on the sea of suffering we’ve sailed, all that is required is to turn toward awakening. It’s never too late, but it takes that turning, and no one can do that for us. - Bommie Myotai Treace

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Rituals have no efficacy; prayers are vain repetitions; and incantations have no saving power. But to abandon covetousness and hurt, to become free from evil passions and to give up hatred and ill-will, that is the right sacrifice and the true worship.

Seeing that we are better than others is not right. Seeing that we are equal to others is not right. Seeing that we are inferior to others is not right. If we think we are better than others, pride arises. If we think we are equal to others, we fail to show respect and humility at the proper times. If we think we are inferior to others, we get depressed thinking we are inferior, born under a bad sign and so on. Just let all of that go.

The Tempter masters the lazy and irresolute man who dwells on the attractive side of things, ungoverned in his senses, and unrestrained in his food, like the wind overcomes a rotten tree. But the Tempter cannot master a man who dwells on the distasteful side of things, self-controlled in his senses, moderate in eating, resolute and full of faith, like the wind cannot move a mountain crag. - The Buddha

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Think and Exist

Nowadays, people are more educated. They are beginning to doubt and question what they were told, what they learned. People are 'waking' up. They are now able to differentiate between the truth and lies. That is inevitable. This is a good sign.

The following are 'Food For Thought'. I pinched them from a Facebook Page called ‘Think and Exist’

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Religion

You don’t need religion to have morals. If you can’t determine right from wrong then you lack empathy, not religion. - Unknown

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Over the years my religion has changed and my spirituality has evolved. Religion and spirituality are very different, but people often confuse the two. Some things cannot be taught, but they can be awakened in the heart. Spirituality is recognizing the divine light that is within us all. It doesn't belong to any particular religion; it belongs to everyone. - Muhammad Ali

We keep on being told that religion, whatever its imperfections, at least instils morality. On every side, there is conclusive evidence that the contrary is the case and that faith causes people to be more mean, more selfish, and perhaps above all, more stupid. - Christopher Hitchens

One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all. - Arthur Clarke

When it comes to religion, we're not two sides of the same coin, and you don't get to put your unreason up on the same shelf with my reason. Your stuff has to go over there, on the shelf with Zeus and Thor and the Kraken, with the stuff that is not evidence-based, stuff that religious people never change their mind about, no matter what happens. - Bill Maher

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God

Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear. - Thomas Jeffeson

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It is not necessary to believe in God to be a good person. In a way, the traditional notion of God is outdated. One can be spiritual but not religious. It is not necessary to go to church and give money – for many, nature can be a church. Some of the best people in history did not believe in God, while some of the worst deeds were done in His name. - Pope Francis

There are many aspects of the universe that still cannot be explained satisfactorily by science; but ignorance only implies ignorance that may someday be conquered. To surrender to ignorance and call it God has always been premature, and it remains premature today. - Isaac Asimov

Theologians and philosophers, who make God the creator of Nature and the architect of the Universe, reveal Him to us as an illogical and unbalanced Being. They declare He is benevolent because they are afraid of Him, but they are forced to admit the truth that His ways are vicious and beyond understanding. They attribute a malignity to Him seldom to be found in any human being. And that is how they get human beings to worship Him. For our miserable species would never lavish worship on a just and benevolent God from whom they had nothing to fear. - Anatole France

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Enlightenment

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Everybody wants to get enlightened but nobody wants to change. - Andrew Cohen

To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one’s family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one’s own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him. - Buddha

Just as water cools both good and bad and washes away all impurity and dust, in the same way you should develop thoughts of love to friend and foe alike, and having reached perfection in love, you will attain enlightenment. - The Buddha

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Enlightment is not what you think. A video clip from YouTube.

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Spiritual Practices

If your spiritual practice and the demands of your everyday life are not in harmony, it means there's something wrong with the way you are practicing. Your practice should satisfy your dissatisfied mind while providing solutions to the problems of everyday life. If it doesn't, check carefully to see what you really understand about your spiritual practice. - Unknown

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The greatest achievement is selflessness. The greatest quality is seeking to serve others. The greatest generosity is non-attachment. The greatest goodness is a peaceful mind. The greatest patience is humility. The greatest effort is not concerned with results. The greatest meditation is a mind that lets go. - Atisha

Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks. Listen to your heart, it knows. - Native American Proverb

Just as a reservoir is of little use when the whole countryside is flooded, scriptures are of little use to the illumined man or woman who sees the Tao everywhere. - Unknown

Men seek out retreats for themselves in the country, by the seaside, on the moutains . . . But all this is unphilosophical to the last degree . . . when thou canst at a moment's notice retire into thyself. - Marcus Aurelius

Let the moving waters calm down, and the sun and moon will be reflected on the surface of your being. - Rumi

Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose. - Jedi Master Yoda

When emotional thoughts such as pride, hatred, jealousy arise, there is no place for us to practice patience. - Unknown

The emphasis in spiritual training is on learning how to listen deeply and not miss that small voice in the midst of the many louder voices and stimulations in human society. - Unknown

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Zen Sayings

Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation as the path to direct experience of one's true nature and inner peace. Originating in China as ‘Chan Buddhism’, it spread to Japan and focuses on the practice of zazen (seated meditation) and cultivating a calm, present-moment awareness to understand the illusory nature of the ego and suffering. 

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Zen is a special transmission outside the Canonical Scriptures; it does not depend upon texts. - Robert Linssen

Consider the trees which allow countless birds to perch and fly away without wishing them to leave or desiring them to never depart. If your heart can be like this you will be near to the Way. - Zen saying

Knowledge is learning something every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day. - Zen Proverb

An ounce of effort is worth more than a ton of excuses. - Zen Proverb

In studying the way, realizing it is hard; once you have realized it, preserving it is hard. When you can preserve it, putting it into practice is hard. - Zen Saying

Move and the way will open. - Zen Proverb

Let go or be dragged. - Zen Saying

Old ways won’t open new doors. - Zen Saying

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Lao Tzu

Laozi, also romanized as Lao Tzu was a Chinese philosopher and author of the Tao Te Ching, one of the foundational texts of Taoism. The name, literally meaning 'Old Master', was likely intended to portray an archaic anonymity. A central figure in Chinese culture, Laozi is generally considered the founder of Taoism.

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The highest truth cannot be put into words. Therefore the greatest teacher has nothing to say. He simply gives himself in service, and never worries. - Lao Tzu

Chanting is no more holy than listening to the murmur of a stream, counting prayer beads no more sacred than simply breathing. . . . If you wish to attain oneness with the Tao, don't get caught up in spiritual superficialities. - Lao Tzu

Most of the world’s religions serve only to strengthen attachments to false concepts such as self and other, life and death, heaven and earth, and so on. Those who become entangled in these false ideas are prevented from perceiving the integral Oneness. - Lao Tzu

Why not simply honor your parents, love your children, help your brothers and sisters, be faithful to your friends, care for your mate with devotion, complete your work cooperatively and joyfully, assume responsibility for problems, practice virtue without first demanding it of others, understand the highest truths yet retain an ordinary manner? That would be true clarity, true simplicity, true mastery. - Lao Tzu

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Life Never Dies

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One idea can quietly reshape everything we think we know.

Some interpretations of quantum physics suggest that death may not be a final ending, but a shift in perspective—an apparent boundary rather than an absolute stop. From this view, consciousness does not simply vanish when the body fails.

At the quantum level, reality behaves in ways that challenge everyday logic. Particles exist in multiple states, time behaves strangely, and observation itself appears to influence outcomes. These principles open space for questions science has not fully answered.

Rather than offering certainty, this perspective invites humility. It reminds us that human understanding remains incomplete, especially when it comes to existence, awareness, and continuity.

If death is not a wall but a doorway we do not yet comprehend, then fear loses some of its grip. The idea encourages reflection on how we live now—how presence, compassion, and meaning may matter more than final outcomes.

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The Universe

In my youth, I regarded the universe as an open book, printed in the language of physical equations, whereas now it appears to me as a text written in invisible ink, of which in our rare moments of grace we are able to decipher a small fragment. - Arthur Koestler

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The reason why the universe is eternal is that it does not live for itself; it gives life to others as it transforms. - Lao Tzu

Never forget that the universe is a single living organism possessed of one substance and one soul, holding all things suspended in a single consciousness and creating all things with a single purpose that they might work together spinning and weaving and knotting whatever comes to pass. - Marcus Aurelius

There is nothing wasted, nothing sterile, nothing dead in the universe; no chaos, no confusions, save in appearance. - Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

The universe is driven by the complex interaction between three ingredients: matter, energy, and enlightened self-interest. - Marc Scott Zicree

In the long run, when we get right down to the fundamental stuff of the universe, we'll find that there's nothing there at all – just no-things moving no-place through no-time. - James Blish

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. - Eden Phillpotts

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Your Brain May Be Connected To The Cosmos Itself

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Scientists proposed a startling idea that blurs the line between the human mind and the universe. New research suggests there may be a possible connection between the human brain and the cosmos operating at a quantum scale. While still theoretical, the findings point to similarities between quantum processes in brain activity and the fundamental structures that govern the universe itself.

Researchers studying neural microstructures discovered patterns that resemble quantum behaviours seen in space and subatomic particles. These patterns hint that the brain may not function purely as a biological machine, but also as a system influenced by quantum physics. Instead of thoughts being only electrical signals, they may involve deeper processes that reflect the same laws shaping stars, galaxies, and spacetime.

For decades, consciousness was viewed as an isolated product of neurons firing. This emerging perspective challenges that assumption. If the brain interacts with reality at a quantum level, it could help explain mysteries such as consciousness, intuition, creativity, and even why human awareness feels so deeply connected to the universe. It may also reshape how we understand memory, perception, and the nature of thought itself.

The real life implications are profound. This research could inspire new approaches to brain health, artificial intelligence, and neurological disorders. By understanding how the brain mirrors cosmic systems, scientists may unlock more advanced technologies that work in harmony with natural laws instead of against them.

As science continues to explore the smallest and largest scales of existence, one idea becomes increasingly powerful. We may not simply observe the universe. We may be deeply woven into it. This discovery invites us to imagine a future where understanding the cosmos also means understanding ourselves. – A Facebook post by ‘Discover The Universe’

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Meditation

Since there is no way we can succeed in our spiritual practice while our mind is tense and unhappy, we should always practice in moderation, allowing our mind to remain joyful and relaxed. Then our meditation will work, our mind will become clearer, and our memory will improve. - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

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Most people believe meditation means stopping thoughts. That’s why they sit down, close their eyes… and feel like they’re failing within seconds.

The mind starts racing. Plans appear. Memories surface. Worries knock loudly. And people conclude: “I can’t meditate.”

But here’s the truth: Meditation is not about forcing the mind to go blank. It’s about changing your relationship with your thoughts. At first, the mind is noisy — and that’s not a problem. That noise was always there; you’re just noticing it for the first time. Then something subtle happens: You stop fighting the thoughts. You stop chasing them. You stop believing every story they tell. You begin to observe without reacting.

Thoughts still arise — but they no longer own you. They pass like clouds, while you remain the sky. With time, the mind naturally settles. Not because you controlled it, but because you stopped interfering. And in that quiet awareness: Clarity replaces confusion. Peace replaces restlessness. Presence replaces overthinking

Meditation is not about thinking less. It’s about being less controlled by thinking. Sit. Breathe. Observe. Let go.

The calm you’re searching for isn’t something you create — it’s something you uncover.

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Truth

We may have revolved every possible idea in our minds, and yet the truth has never occurred to us, and it is from without, when we are least expecting it, that it gives us its cruel stab and wounds us forever. - Marcel Proust

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Truth is like the town whore. Everybody knows her, but nonetheless, it's embarrassing to meet her on the street. - Wolfgang Borchert

Because a thing is eloquently expressed it should not be taken to be as necessarily true; nor because it is uttered with stammering lips should it be supposed false. - St. Augustine

It is easier to perceive error than to find truth, for the former lies on the surface and is easily seen, while the latter lies in the depth, where few are willing to search for it. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

It is only when we silent the blaring sounds of our daily existence that we can finally hear the whispers of truth that life reveals to us, as it stands knocking on the doorsteps of our hearts. - K. T. Jong

On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow. - Friedrich Nietzsche

Truth is like a corrosive that will eat its way into the hardest of stone. - Unknown

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Monsters of the Mind

The monsters of the mind are far worse than those that actually exist. Fear, doubt, and hate have hamstrung more people than beasts ever have. - Christopher Paolini

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The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly. Used wrongly, however, it becomes a dangerous weapon, even to the possessor, if he knows not discreetly how to use it. - Unknown

The most dangerous weapon of a warrior is his mind. - Kaustav Ram

An ill principle in the mind is worse than the matter of a disease in the body. - Benjamin Whichcote

The mind is more vulnerable than the stomach, because it can be poisoned without feeling immediate pain. - Unknown

There are materials enough in every man's mind to make a hell there. - Henry Ward Beecher

The only prison we need to escape from is the prison of our own minds. - Unknown

The treacherous, unexplored areas of the world are not in continents or seas; they are in the minds and hearts of men. - Unknown

What the mind doesn't understand, it worships or fears. - Alice Walker

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The Teachings of The Buddha

The buddha-dharma (Teachings of the Buddha), does not invite us to dabble in abstract notions. Rather, the task it presents us with is to attend to what we actually experience, right in this moment. You don't have to look "over there." You don't have to figure anything out. You don't have to acquire anything. And you don't have to run off to Tibet, or Japan, or anywhere else. You wake up right here. In fact, you can only wake up right here. So you don't have to do the long search, the frantic chase, the painful quest. You're already right where you need to be. - Steve Hagen

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All men tremble at punishment, all men fear death; remember that you are like unto them, and do not kill, nor cause slaughter. He who, seeking his own happiness, punishes or kills beings who also long for happiness, will not find happiness after death.

When we are thinking generously, we give allowance to the inconsiderate, the unkind, the selfish and mean people in the world. Thereupon, we become generous in our speech; to speak well of others behind their backs, to rejoice in their success, to understand their errors, Then our deeds become generous too. - Unknown

Merit is not burnt by fire, by wind too it cannot be broken asunder, and not by water be rotten, and it is able to sustain the world. Merit can bravely withstand, both the king and the thief, and cannot be taken away by humans and non-humans.

He who gives away shall have real gain. He who subdues himself shall be free; he shall cease to be a slave of passions. The righteous man casts off evil, and by rooting out lust, bitterness, and illusion do we reach Nirvana. - Buddha

Love yourself and be awake – today, tomorrow, always. First establish yourself in the way, then teach others, and so defeat sorrow. To straighten the crooked you must first do a harder thing – straighten yourself. You are the only master. Who else? Subdue yourself, and discover your master. - Buddha

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Religion – If…

If the people were a little more ignorant, astrology would flourish – if a little more enlightened, religion would perish. - Robert Green Ingersoll

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If a religion is not universal, it cannot be eternal. A narrow religion, a sectarian religion, an exclusive religion can live only for a limited time and a limited purpose. - Sri Aurobindo

If religious instruction were not allowed until the child had attained the age of reason, we would be living in a quite different world. - Christopher Hitchens

If the leaders of our religion cannot maintain their vows in the face of temptation... then perhaps it is time to question whether or not the whole system is flawed. - Lorkan

If there is a true religion in the universe, it must include the truth of contact or be forever hollow. - Dan Simmons

If your religion requires that you hate someone, you need a new religion. - Unknown

If the fundamentals of religions are peace and love, then why are the religious fundamentalists such massive, intolerant, violent, bigoted pricks? - Pablo Paredes

If Men are so wicked as we now see them with Religion what would they be if without it? - Benjamin Franklin

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Think And Exist

I read, and I think about what I read – whether it makes sense – whether it agrees with logic and common sense. Unfortunately, I am not able to put my thoughts across eloquently and convincingly. Needless to say, I am not a debater either. That is why I quote others.

The following are from a Facebook Page called “Think & Exist”.

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God

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If you are right to believe that religious faith offers the only real basis for morality, then atheists should be less moral than believers. In fact, they should be utterly immoral. Are they? Do members of atheist organizations in the United States commit more than their fair share of violent crimes? Do the members of the National Academy of Sciences, 93 percent of whom do not accept the idea of God, lie and cheat and steal with abandon? We can be reasonably confident that these groups are at least as well behaved as the general population. And yet, atheists are the most reviled minority in the United States. - Sam Harris

It’s a horrible idea that God, this paragon of wisdom and knowledge, power, couldn’t think of a better way to forgive us our sins than to come down to Earth in his alter ego as his son and have himself hideously tortured and executed so that he could forgive himself. - Richard Dawkins

Since ancient times, the philosophers' secret has always been this: we know that God does not exist, or, at least, if he does, he's utterly indifferent to our individual affairs – but we can't let the rabble know that; it's the fear of God, the threat of divine punishment and the promise of divine reward, that keeps in line those too unsophisticated to work out questions of morality on their own. - Robert J. Sawyer

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Attachment / Detachment

There simply is nothing to which we can attach ourselves, no matter how hard we try. In time, things will change and the conditions that produced our current desires will be gone. Why then cling to them now? - Master Hsing Yun

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Look within. Be still. Free from fear and attachment. Know the sweet joy of the way. - Dhammapada

Our journey is about being more deeply involved in life and yet, less attached to it. - Ram Dass

Whoever does not detach himself from the ego never attains the Absolute and never deciphers life. - Constantin Brancusi

If the whole world is holding on to you and you are not holding on to anything, then you are free. Let everything come and hold you, but you are not holding anything. That’s how you leave the mind and enter freedom. - Mooji

The man who will not give up his passions, who clings to anger, unkindness, sensuality, pride, vanity self-indulgence, for the momentary pleasure which their gratification affords him is a spiritual miser; he cannot have any spiritual comforts. - James Allen

Attachment to spiritual things is… just as much an attachment as inordinate love of anything else. - Thomas Merton

Attached to nothing, connected to everything. - Unknown

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