Buddha

Founder of Buddhism and enlightened sage.

The founder of Buddhism, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and spent his life teaching the path to liberation from suffering. His teachings, known as the Dharma, outline the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as a guide to achieving Nirvana. Emphasizing mindfulness, ethical conduct, and wisdom, his philosophy advocates for a Middle Way between self-indulgence and self-mortification. His profound influence continues to shape spiritual practice and ethical conduct across various cultures.

Buddha Quotes about Silence

You throw thorns, falling in my silence they become flowers.
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Do not interrogate silence because silence is mute; do not expect anything from the gods, nor should you try to bribe them with gifts, because it is in ourselves that we must look for liberation.
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Do not speak - unless it improves on silence.
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