Missie van de Theosophical Society (Adyar)
Het dienen van de mensheid door het ontwikkelen van een zich steeds verdiepend inzicht in, en verwerkelijking van de tijdloze wijsheid, spirituele zelf-realisatie en de eenheid van alle leven.
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.
Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.
The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.
Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.
There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills.
Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.
Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.
Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.
A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.
Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.
Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.
Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.
However many holy words you read, However many you speak, What good will they do you If you do not act on upon them?
Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.
The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.
Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.
We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.
Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.