Shantideva Quotes on Happiness
Shantideva was an Indian Buddhist monk and philosopher of the Madhyamaka school. This page collects quotes attributed to Shantideva on the topic of happiness, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Shantideva:
“All happiness in the world comes from desiring the welfare of others; all suffering comes from desiring one's own welfare.”
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Attributed to Shantideva:
“Patience is the noblest of virtues.”
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“In the spiritual energy that relieves The anguish of beings in misery and Places depressed beings in eternal joy I lift up my heart and rejoice.”
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“In the ocean-like virtue of the Bodhimind That brings joy to all beings And in accomplishing the well-being of others, I lift up my heart and rejoice.”
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“Suffering is transcended by total surrender And the mind attains to nirvana. As one day all must be given up, Why not dedicate it now to universal happiness?”
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