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  • 09.18.08
    Confucius says: The Top 10 Quotes by Confucius Inspiration & Motivation, Mind & Emotions, Spirituality | (25)
    Photo by courtesy of LavelkConfucius is one of the most quoted personalities ever. He is so popular that there is a special "Confucius says …" joke-selection, I mean who can say to have this kind of achievement ;) Confucius, whose name literally means "Master Kong", lived 551-479 BCE. He was a Chinese thinker and philosopher, whose teachings have deeply influenced not only Asian thought and life. He presented himself as a "transmitter who invented nothing" and he really pointed out the importance of learning, which is one reason he is seen by Chinese people as "The Greatest Master". One of the best ...
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  • 09.12.08
    10 Inspirational Quotes by The Buddha Inspiration & Motivation, Spirituality | (21)
    Photo courtesy of ZevotronBuddha means "Awakened One", someone who has awakened and sees things as they really are. According to AboutBuddha.org , a Buddha is a person who is completely free from all faults and mental obstructions. Because he has awakened from the sleep of ignorance and has removed all obstructions from his mind, he knows everything of the past, present, and future, directly and simultaneously. Moreover, Buddha has great compassion which is completely impartial, embracing all living beings without discrimination. The person who is generally referred to by the name Buddha was Siddhārtha Gautama , a spiritual teacher from ...
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