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Category Archives: Ancient Wisdom
Resist Nothing
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Nirvana
The Buddha said that everything in this world is full of suffering, and the cause of suffering is craving. The end of suffering is Nirvana. He was enlightened only after he understood the truth of suffering; its cause; its end; … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Wisdom, Inspiration / Personal Development
Daily Affirmations
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Forgiveness
The Buddha was sitting under a tree talking to his disciples when a man came and spit on his face. He wiped it off, and he asked the man, “What next? What do you want to say next?” The man … Continue reading
The Buddha, The Awakened One
This article is dedicated to The Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, whose Birth Anniversary is to be celebrated on the full moon of 6th May, 2012. This day commemorates three important events of Buddha’s life, his birth; his enlightenment, i.e., attainment … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Wisdom
The Wise Words of Buddha
“Buddha” meaning “awakened one” or “the enlightened one”.The word Buddha is a title for the first awakened being in an era. Siddhartha Gautama Buddha was a spiritual teacher from the Indian subcontinent, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. He later … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Wisdom
Rumor Monger
In ancient Greece, Socrates (469 – 399 BC) was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day an acquaintance ran up to him excitedly and said, “Socrates, do you know what I just heard about one of your students?” “Wait a moment,” … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Wisdom
Drop Expectation Avoid Frustration
There are many people who enjoy frustration or being frustrated. Do you enjoy being frustrated? There are many people who enjoy being miserable. In fact, they cannot tolerate happiness at all. When they are miserable they are happy, when they … Continue reading
Chanakya’s Wisdom
Chanakya (derived from his father’s name “Chanak”) aka Kautilya and Vishnugupta (c. 350–283 BCE), was an adviser to the first Maurya Emperor Chandragupta (c. 340–293 BCE), and was the chief architect of his rise to power . In the western … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Wisdom, Art/Culure/Society, Leadership, Strategy
Chinese Proverbs
* A little impatience will spoil great plans * Even a hare will bite when it is cornered * A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step * If you bow at all, bow low * A … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Wisdom, Education
Alexander’s Last Wish
Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized how his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Wisdom
Wise Counting
Emperor Akbar was in the habit of putting riddles and puzzles to his courtiers. He often asked questions which were strange and witty. It took much wisdom to answer these questions. Once he asked a strange question. The courtiers were … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Wisdom, Anecdote
