The Essence of Buddhism

<center><i>Compassion for all creatures is the true religion.</i><br /><br />-Buddha-charita</center><br /><br />Westerners often mistake Buddhism for an intellectual or nihilistic religion whose sole focus is enlightenment but the true teachings of the Compassionate Buddha have for more than 2500 years shared a Gospel of Loving-kindness and selfless concern for all sentient beings that has blessed the hearts and lives of millions around the world. Let the 400 sayings in this collection - one for each day of the year with dozens to spare! - be a constant daily reminder to open your heart as well as you mind to the light - and love! - of the Awakened One.