The Artwork of Christopher Beikmann
“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.” ~ Buddha
“I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking something better in life. So, I think, the very motion of our life is towards happiness…”
~ The Dalai Lama
“To understand everything is to forgive everything” ~ Buddha
“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."
~ Buddha
“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” ~ The Dalai Lama
“All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness ... the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.” ~ The Dalai Lama
“The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.”
~ Buddha
“Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.” ~ Buddha
“I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.”
~ The Dalai Lama
“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.” ~ Buddha
“If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.” ~ The Dalai Lama
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