Examine thus yourself from every side. Shantideva More Quotes by Shantideva More Quotes From Shantideva He who doesn't get rid of the I won't be able to avoid suffering the same way that someone who doesn't get apart from fire can't avoid being burn. Shantideva ablesufferingfire One should do nothing other than what is directly or indirectly of benefit to living beings. Shantideva benefitsshould How much suffering and fear, and Shantideva demonegosuffering Just as I defend myself, therefore, Shantideva protectcompassionsake My body, thus, and all my good besides, And all my merits gained and to be gained, I give them all away withholding nothing To bring about the benefit of beings. Shantideva benefitsattachmentgiving Self-confidence should be applied to wholesome actions, Shantideva self-confidenceself-esteemthinking Suffering also has its worth. Through sorrow, pride is driven out And pity felt for those who wander in samsara; Evil is avoided, goodness seems delightful. Shantideva pridesufferingevil All those who slight me to my face, Shantideva enlightenmentcompassionevil While others are engaged in inferior and menial tasks in which they encounter many difficulties, how can I sit here at peace and do nothing? I must and shall benefit them, but without ever succumbing to the poison of self-importance. Shantideva buddhistencountersself Partake of this sacred mystery: to take the place of others, giving them his own. Shantideva sacredmysterygiving Death will be so quick to swoop on you; Gather merit till that moment comes! Wait till then to banish laziness? Then there'll be no time, what will you do? "This I have not done. And this I'm only starting. And this - I'm only halfway through ..." Then is the sudden coming of the Lord of Death, And oh, the thought 'Alas, I'm finished.' Shantideva procrastinationdonewaiting If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying Shantideva
