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- In Buddhism, ignorance as the root cause of suffering refers to a fundamental misperception of the true nature of the self and all phenomena.
- One interesting thing about greed is that although the underlying motive is to seek satisfaction, the irony is that even after obtaining the object of…
- If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then Buddhism will have to change. In my view, science and Buddhism share a search for the…
- I don't want to convert people to Buddhism — all major religions, when understood properly, have the same potential for good.
- On the philosophical level, both Buddhism and modern science share a deep suspicion of any notion of absolutes, whether conceptualize as a transcendent being, as…
- If there's good, strong evidence from science that such and such is the case and this is contrary to Buddhism, then we will change.
- If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then Buddhism will have to change.
- The essence of Buddhism is if you can, help others. If not, then at least refrain from hurting others.
- Don't try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-al ready-are.
- There is a true feminist movement in Buddhism that relates to the goddess Tārā. Following her cultivation of bodhicitta, the bodhisattva's motivation, she looked upon…
- I am not promoting Buddhism. I am promoting human values.
- As far as ignorance is concerned, not just Buddhism, every religion recognizes it as the source of suffering.
- Buddhism does not accept a theory of God, or a creator. According to Buddhism, one's own actions are the creator, ultimately. Some people say that,…
- We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
- Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.
- There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt.
- If scientific analysis were conclusively to demonstrate certain claims in Buddhism to be false, then we must accept the findings of science and abandon those…
- Compassion is not religious business, it is human business, it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability, it is…
- When ever Buddhism has taken root in a new land, there has been a certain variation in the style in which it is observed. The…
- In Buddhism, both learning and practice are extremely important, and they must go hand in hand. Without knowledge, just to rely on faith, faith, and…
- To develop genuine devotion, you must know the meaning of teachings. The main emphasis in Buddhism is to transform the mind, and this transformation depends…
- There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt. And, of course, there are Christian monks and nuns who already use Buddhist…
- In Buddhism we have relative truth and absolute truth.
- I am a simple Buddhist monk.
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- Buddhism regards all living creatures as being endowed with the Buddha nature and the potential to become Buddhas. That's why Buddhism teaches… — Hsuan Hua
- To study Buddhism is to study ourselves. To study ourselves is to forget ourselves. — Dogen
- The first precept in Buddhism is "Do not kill." This precept is not merely a legalistic prohibition, but a realization of our… — Unknown Author
- In Buddhism, mindfulness is the key. Mindfulness is the energy that sheds light on all things and all activities, producing the power… — Nhat Hanh
- Mindfulness is Buddha's word for meditation. By mindfulness he means: you should always remain alert, watchful. You should always remain present. Not… — Rajneesh
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