There is no exception to this rigorous law of retribution…
““There is no exception to this rigorous law of retribution, and we take it as the will of Buddha to leave no action without being retributed. Thus it is Buddha himself who kindles our inward fire to save ourselves from sin and crimes. We must purge out all the stains in our hearts, obeying Buddha's command audible in the innermost self of ours. It is the great mercy of His that, however sinful, superstitious, wayward, and thoughtless, we have still a light within us which is divine in its nature. When that light shines forth, all sorts of sin are destroyed at once. What is our sin, after all? It is nothing but illusion or error originating in ignorance and folly. How true it is, as an Indian Mahayanist declares, that 'all frost and the dewdrops of sin disappear in the sunshine of wisdom!'[FN#221]””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Karma ensures actions are repaid; inner light and wisdom erase ignorance and sin.
In simple terms: Good deeds bring light; wisdom removes error.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate wisdom to cleanse the mind.
Themes
karma
wisdom
purification
compassion
Mood
reflective
spiritual
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- ethical decision making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
cause and effect
inner transformation
spiritual enlightenment
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner habits can you develop to align with wisdom?
- How does recognizing ignorance change your actions?
A Different Perspective
The concept of sin as illusion may clash with legal accountability.