The first principle is that the business should be…
““The first principle is that the business should be successful: that it should make money. There is a belief prevalent in America and other Western countries that being successful, making money, is somehow wrong for people who are trying to lead a spiritual life. In Buddhism though it is not the money which is in itself wrong; in fact, a person with greater resources can do much more good in the world than the one without. The question rather is how we make the money; whether we understand where it comes from and how to make it continue to come; and whether we keep a healthy attitude about the money.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Success in business is not immoral; wealth can be used for good if earned ethically and with proper attitude
In simple terms: Money isn’t bad, how you earn and use it matters
Key Takeaway
Earn ethically, use wealth for positive impact
Themes
Buddhism
Business
Ethics
Spirituality
Money
Mood
Reflective
Inspirational
Type
Buddhism:1
Buddism:0
Business:1
Diamond:0
Faith:0
Life:0
Making money:0
Money:0
Principle:0
Spiritual life:0
Money Wrong:0
Principle Business:0
Money Belief:0
Buddhism Money:0
When to use this quote
- Entrepreneurship
- Non‑profit funding
- Personal finance
- Social entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
Resource allocation
Intentional wealth
Moral economy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define ethical profit?
- Can wealth be a spiritual tool?
A Different Perspective
Ethical profit can conflict with spiritual values in practice