Compassion for all creatures is the true religion.-Buddha-charitaWesterners often mistake Buddhism for an intellectual or nihilistic religion whose sole focus is "enlightenment," but the true teachings of the Compassionate Buddha have for more than 2,500 years shared a "Gospel" of Loving-kindness and selfless concern for all sentient beings that has blessed the hearts and lives of millions around the world. Let the 400 sayings in this collection - one for each day of the year, with dozens to spare! - be a constant, daily reminder to open your heart as well as you mind to the light - and love! - of the Awakened One.