Inner Peace - The Teachings of Gautama Buddha

Buddha has emphasized that the practice of mindfulness, which according to him, removes the mental defilements, the causes of suffering and restlessness.

Jeff Coleman
2 min readOct 6, 2021
Inner Peace — The Teachings of Gautama Buddha

I love Gautama Buddha and his teachings. It motivates me. Here, I discussed the seven core teachings of Gautama Buddha for inner peace. Inner peace comes when you identify your emotional triggers and cultivate peace through meditation.

1. Inner Peace and your Thoughts

“What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.” — Buddha

2. Inner Peace and Anger Management

“Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten.” — Buddha

3. Inner Peace and Attachment

“The root of suffering is attachment. Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.” — Buddha

4. Inner Peace by understanding the Miracles of Life

“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.” — Buddha

5. Inner Peace and Present Moment

“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” — Buddha

6. Inner Peace and Meditation

“If you are quiet enough, you will hear the flow of the universe. You will feel its rhythm. Go with this flow. Happiness lies ahead. Meditation is key.” — Buddha

7. Inner Peace and Your Mindset

“If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.” — Buddha

Final Thoughts

Stress, strain, anger is normal in life. Healthy, not so bad. But it explodes, it becomes a problem. When you express your stress in a way that harms yourself or others. Inner peace is an asset. There are many techniques that can help you feel peaceful and calm. Here, we discussed seven teachings of Gautama Buddha for building inner peace. I hope it will help you.

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Jeff Coleman

Technology and AI Consultant. Love to write about personal growth, leadership, inspirational, and management articles.| A loving father ..