Buddha - born 500 years before Jesus.

Whatever religion you believe in or not. There is one person who came SO CLOSE to the answers of the universe.

I would highly recommend studying about this amazing man.

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Quick tips below - so you don't go all crazy and read up on his history or anything. You can apply any Buddhist advice to practically any lifestyle or religion.

Just take these advice into consideration whenever you feel upset, frightened, or angry.

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Things to keep in mind:
Meditate upon things, the answer will come.
Don't be so hard on yourself.
Be patient.
Be compassionate.
Be mindful.

Four Nobel Truths:
1. Suffering always exists
2. There is suffering we always cause
3. But suffering can be stopped
4. Seek your "path"

The Main Cause of Suffering
Ignorance

The Ten Non-Virtuous Actions of Humanity:
(Destruction of the Body)
Killing
Stealing
Sexual Abuse

(Destruction of the Voice)
Lying
Divisive Speech
Hurtful Words
Rumors & Gossiping

(Destruction of the Mind)
Selfish Desires
Negative Thoughts
Ill and Harmful ideas and curses

One must ALWAYS contemplate their thoughts, their actions, and miss-deeds.:
Seek to rectify all your misdeeds, both intentional and unintentional.

The Path To Enlightenment & Salvation of Oneself:
Everyone's path is unique and different. There is no set path to enlightenment. You must take what you learn in life to the best of your abilities and not worry if you are doing it right.

The fact is simply this....you seek enlightenment and salvation. And what you seek you may one day find.

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Buddha's Quotes: His actual words

"Wisdom arises through EFFORT....and wisdom disappears through lack of effort; knowing this twofold path of growth and decline, one should arrange oneself such that wisdom increases."

"It is easy to see the faults of others, hard to see one's own. One sifts the faults of others like chaff, but covers up one's own, as a crafty cheater covers up a losing throw."

"Just as rust eats away the iron from which it is produced, so do their own deeds lead the overindulgent into a miserable state".

"The wise who control body, speech, and mind are indeed the consummately controlled"

"Overcome anger by non-anger; overcome evil by good; overcome the miser by giving; overcome the liar by truth."

"Do not say anything harsh; what you have said will be said back at you. Angry talk is painful; and retaliation will get you."

"For those who are always courteous and respectful; four things will increase: life, beauty, happiness and strength."

"Although you can conquer millions in battle; the man who conquers himself alone is the highest victor."

"Cherish: for the existence of ourselves is as transient as autumn clouds. To watch the birth and death of beings is like looking at the movement of a wonderful dance. A lifetime is like a brilliant flash of lightning in the sky."

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I swear to God man....I think Buddha and Jesus were like buddies or something. Their advice is so parallel.