I have obtained Nirvana, and this is the reason that my countenance is serene and my eyes are bright.

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The holy Buddha replied: "I have obtained deliverance by the extinction of self. My body is chastened, my mind is free from desire, and the deepest truth has taken abode in my heart. I have obtained Nirvana, and this is the reason that my countenance is serene and my eyes are bright. I now desire to found the kingdom of truth upon earth, to give light to those who are enshrouded in darkness and to open the gate of deathlessness."

Source The Gospel of Buddha, XV, §1 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to The Gospel of Buddha, the serenity of the Buddha’s face comes from within: he has attained Nirvana, the extinction of craving and of attachment to self, and now wishes to bring this light to all. Today, in a quiet moment, let your face relax, then offer this peaceful face to the people you meet.

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