Buddha was a spiritual teacher who lived in India sometime between the sixth and fourth centuries BC.
His philosophy ended up creating the religion Buddhism, and tends to counter much of what we’re taught in the West.
After many years spent in deep meditation, he realized that attachment and desiring lead to unhappiness.
He believed that enlightenment, or “Nirvana“, was achieved when one’s mind is compassionate, free of attachment and focused on the present moment.
He spent his entire life teaching others how to free themselves from suffering and live a life of compassion, fearlessness and joy.
So without further ado, here are the most inspiring 50 quotes from Gautama Buddha: