Sign in with Facebook
“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.”
―
―
“Our own life has to be our message.”
― The World We Have: A Buddhist Approach to Peace and Ecology
― The World We Have: A Buddhist Approach to Peace and Ecology
“My actions are my only true belongings.”
― Understanding Our Mind: 50 Verses on Buddhist Psychology
― Understanding Our Mind: 50 Verses on Buddhist Psychology
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.”
― Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training
― Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training
“When you say something really unkind, when you do something in retaliation your anger increases. You make the other person suffer, and he will try hard to say or to do something back to get relief from his suffering. That is how conflict escalates.”
― Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames
― Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames
Stephen’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Stephen’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Stephen hasn't connected with their friends on Goodreads, yet.
Favorite Genres
Classics, Comics, Crime, Ebooks, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic novels, History, Horror, Memoir, Non-fiction, Philosophy, Science, Science fiction, Self help, Sports, and Thriller
Polls voted on by Stephen
Lists liked by Stephen