When a man venerates those worthy of veneration, be they…
“When a man venerates those worthy of veneration, be they Buddhas or their disciples, who have transcended all obstacles and passed beyond sorrow and tears - venerating such as these, whose passions are extinguished and for whom there is no further source for fear, no one can calculate how great his merit is.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Honoring enlightened beings whose passions are extinguished reveals immeasurable merit.
In simple terms: Respecting the awakened shows great merit.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate reverence for the enlightened.
Themes
spirituality
merit
reverence
Mood
calm
reverent
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- teaching
- community rituals
Key Concepts
Buddhist enlightenment
karma
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reverence shape your actions?
- What does 'no source for fear' mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Merit cannot be fully quantified.