Buddhism has a rich tradition of teachings and wisdom, and many of the teachings of Buddha have relevance to education. Here are the top 10 Buddha quotes on education:
- “Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth.” – Buddha
- “The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.” – Buddha
- “The mind is everything; what you think you become.” – Buddha
- “It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.” – Buddha
- “The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.” – Buddha
- “The greatest gift is a portion of thyself” – Buddha
- “Study the past if you would define the future” – Buddha
- “To be aware of a single shortcoming within oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in somebody else” – Buddha
- “The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That’s all there ever is.” – Buddha
- “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” – Buddha
These quotes by Buddha highlights the importance of self-reliance and personal responsibility in one’s education and personal growth, the power of the mind, the importance of being true to oneself, and the importance of having no fear to conquer and achieve in life. Additionally, they emphasis on the importance of self-awareness, learning from past, living in the present and being mindful of one’s thoughts and actions. These teachings encourage one to take control of their own education, development and future, to strive for self-improvement and to not be afraid to face challenges along the way.
