Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals. Shantideva More Quotes by Shantideva More Quotes From Shantideva Examine thus yourself from every side. Shantideva wisdom hero mind One should do nothing other than what is directly or indirectly of benefit to living beings. Shantideva benefits should How much suffering and fear, and Shantideva demon ego suffering Just as I defend myself, therefore, Shantideva protect compassion sake 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 benefits attachment giving Self-confidence should be applied to wholesome actions, Shantideva self-confidence self-esteem thinking 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 pride suffering evil All those who slight me to my face, Shantideva enlightenment compassion evil 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 buddhist encounters self Partake of this sacred mystery: to take the place of others, giving them his own. Shantideva sacred mystery giving 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 procrastination done waiting 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
