by Esther IS Flesh and Blood S.
Member since:
May 8, 2007

Prophetic Words from Buddha 6

August 16, 2007 09:47 AM UTC
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The fool sleeps as if he were already dead.

But the master is awake and he lives forever.

He watches, He is clear.

 

The Dhammapada Of Gautama The Buddha, CA. 500 BC

 

 

 

Comments: 27

amanda w. Aug 16, 2007, 9:57am UTC
I always love your enlightening quotes and articles.
We all must empty ourselves in order to see with keen vision though the 'fool' seems to mistake apathy for clarity.
Sage words.
Jodi F. Aug 16, 2007, 10:42am UTC
great quote
Kylee S. Aug 16, 2007, 11:04am UTC
Although I am not a follower of Buddha, I find his words very wise and inspiring, thanks for sharing.
Busy Buzzy Bee 'Gather Proud Mamarazzi' Aug 16, 2007, 11:06am UTC
Dear Esther ..I don't know whether you know me or not that I am in your connections but I like your great works, specially when you made this group..you are doing very well..

keep it up my Dear

love..

LEGOLAND in California
Karl Leuba Aug 16, 2007, 11:09am UTC
I am straining to recall the exact working of this quotation in a different translation, or a very similar quotation. It is along these lines:

The fool acts without thought.
And Pays dearly.
The master thinks before action.
And becomes eternal.

However the two, side by side, have different meanings. So I must be recalling a different quote.
Lacey K. Aug 16, 2007, 11:58am UTC
Thank you, I like that.
Dilini M. Aug 16, 2007, 12:10pm UTC
Very Nice...I'm a Buddhist myself and I really did enjoy this quote. Thanks a bunch for sharing!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 16, 2007, 1:32pm UTC
Amanda - You are a wise woman! We need to correspond sometime. I would love to hear your thoughts on some things.

Thanks for your thoughts!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 16, 2007, 1:42pm UTC
Jodi - Thanks for stopping by!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 16, 2007, 1:44pm UTC
Kylee - I am a Christian but I still believe in the philosophy of The Buddha.

Thanks for your comments.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 16, 2007, 1:46pm UTC
Bhawana - Thanks for enjoying these thoughts. I enjoy them and so in hopes of others learning from them I share them.

I will try to be more dedicated as a connection of yours. I do enjoy you too.

Thanks again!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 16, 2007, 1:48pm UTC
Karl - I would have to say that the quote you gave is very similar to this one by The Buddha.

I appreciate you sharing it with us and thank you for your support!
Jean A. Aug 16, 2007, 1:48pm UTC
Very interesting!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 16, 2007, 1:48pm UTC
Guilty1 - Thanks for stopping by!!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 16, 2007, 1:50pm UTC
Lacey - Thanks for stopping by!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 16, 2007, 1:51pm UTC
Dilini - I'm glad that some enjoy what I enjoy. Life is a learning experience that should continue until the very end.

Thanks for your comments!
Busy Buzzy Bee 'Gather Proud Mamarazzi' Aug 16, 2007, 1:55pm UTC
How sweet Esther ...:)
Sheila Deeth Aug 16, 2007, 4:41pm UTC
Quotes that inspire quotes, and truths that are deeper than words. Nice choice.
Bundy P Aug 16, 2007, 4:58pm UTC
Glad to see you're finding the time to visit. Hope Mom is doing better!
Tom d. Aug 16, 2007, 6:03pm UTC
I have no idea what this said and I have eyestrain from trying to read it - db 1 - as some say - Hey i don't rate anything - so don't get excited! I think the ratings are crap and stupid.

It's the comments that make things work (AND when we can read what it says)

lol
Tom d. Aug 16, 2007, 6:06pm UTC
OK - OK - I took my time and I read it carefully.

Nice thoughts.

Sorry I pulled your chain - (whispers: altho I KNOW you like the rough stuff)...

Let "the master" chew on THAT one.
Pepsie J. Aug 16, 2007, 7:09pm UTC
Be one but forsake all and be all.
Alison H. Aug 17, 2007, 11:18pm UTC
Fortunately the fools get more than one chance! :-))
Tom d. Aug 18, 2007, 2:10am UTC
Wow
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 18, 2007, 11:11am UTC
Bhwana, Rachel, Sheila, Bundy, TomTom, Pepsi, Kathleen, Alison and Tom - Thank you for enjoying this article. I will continue with more quotes in the near future.

Thanks to all for your support!!
Emily Griswold Aug 18, 2007, 1:50pm UTC
that was really cool
Krystal Harwell Mar 24, 2009, 11:22pm UTC
going thru your stuff to replay your kindness, even if i've seen it before!!

<3 Krystal

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