Buddhism Quotes

1466 Buddhism quotes by 146 unique authors

The cool thing is that jazz is really a wonderful example of the great characteristics of Buddhism and great characteristics of the human spirit. Because… — Herbie Hancock
I think Buddhism should open the door of psychology and healing to penetrate more easily into the Western world. — Nhat Hanh
In Buddhism, we talk of meditation as an act of awakening, to be awake to the fact that the earth is in danger and living… — Nhat Hanh
Buddhism teaches us not to try to run away from suffering. You have to confront suffering. You have to look deeply into the nature of… — Nhat Hanh
I realize that many elements of the Buddhist teaching can be found in Christianity, Judaism, Islam. I think if Buddhism can help, it is the… — Nhat Hanh
There are many, many Christians who practice Buddhism, and they become better and better Christians all the time. — Nhat Hanh
Many scientists have been drawn to Buddhism out of a sense that the Western tradition has delivered an impoverished conception of basic, human sanity. In… — Sam Harris
There is no reason whatsoever to think that Buddhism can compete successfully with the relentless evangelizing of Christianity and Islam. Nor should it try to. — Sam Harris
Many spiritual teachers - in Buddhism, in Islam - have talked about first-hand experience of the world as an important part of the path to… — Bell Hooks
The idea of interdependence is central to Buddhism, which holds that all things come into being through the mutual interactions of various causes and conditions. — Daisaku Ikeda
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. — Dalai Lama
Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences. — Dalai Lama
There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt. — Dalai Lama
I never stopped studying Buddhism. In the past few years, in between movies, I do a retreat. — Jet Li
Buddhism has a very beautiful teaching that says the worst thing you can do to your soul is to tell someone their faith is wrong. — Ricky Martin
I like to read about different religions - Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism. — Wesley Snipes
Buddhism has in it no idea of there being a moral law laid down by somekind of cosmic lawgiver. — Alan Watts
I believe in Buddhism. Not every aspect, but most of it. So I take bits and pieces. — Tiger Woods
I'd gotten away from my Buddhism. And I quit meditating. — Tiger Woods
The reason Buddhism can be so naturalised is because, stripped of its supernatural elements, its core teachings can be giving a sound, secular philosophical interpretation.… — Julian Baggini
People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water… — Nhat Hanh
When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled… — Nhat Hanh
Buddhism holds that everything is in constant flux. Thus the question is whether we are to accept change passively and be swept away by it… — Daisaku Ikeda
You are an aperture through which the universe is looking at and exploring itself. — Alan Watts
Here's an example: someone says, "Master, please hand me the knife," and he hands them the knife, blade first. "Please give me the other end,"… — Alan Watts

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