10 important teachings of the Buddha

1. Don’t be afraid to start small
   All people start out small. If you are determined and patient, you will reach success. No one can succeed overnight: success comes to those who are ready to start small and work hard.

2. Thoughts are material
   Buddha said: “The mind is everything. What you think you become“. In order to live properly, you should fill your mind with “right” thoughts. Always look at the bright side!

3. Forgive
   When you release those imprisoned in the prison of unforgiveness, you release yourself too. Learn to forgive. Learn to forgive faster.

4. Action is what counts
   Words are worthless. In order to develop you have to act every day. Success does not just fall on your head!

5. Understand others
   You should make every effort to understand the point of view of the other people. Listen to others, understand their point of view, and you will find peace of mind. Focus on how to be happy than on how to be right.

6. Win yourself
   The one who wins himself is stronger than anyone. In order to do it, you have to control your thoughts. Get rid of the thoughts that are not in accordance with life principles you want to follow.

7. Live in harmony
   Do not look outside for something that can be found only in your heart. The harmony you find outside can only distract you from the true reality. The true harmony can be found only inside.

8. Be grateful
   There are always things that are worthy of thanking for, even if we often take them for granted. Be optimistic and learn to recognize thousands of things which you should be grateful for.

9. Act as you know
   Sometimes you fail not because you did not know what to do but because you did not do what you know. Act as you know. Focus on who you want to be until you have a strong desire to prove it.

10. Travel
    Life is a journey. Do not put your happiness off for an indefinite period willing to reach a goal that you think will make you happy. Travel today, enjoy the journey live in the moment, every single second of every single day!

If we all could take a second to stop whatever routine, task or reoccurring thought process and try to apply these 10 teachings to our own lives, we could very easily make this world a better place for all of mankind.