Accepting Quote by Dalai Lama
“Basically, the Buddhist attitude is that you should not accept certain things through sheer faith. And for that you need a skeptical attitude. Buddha himself made this clear to his followers. He said you should not accept those things I taught out of respect for me, but rather through investigation by yourself.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk, Dalai Lama, 2000s
Encourages personal investigation over blind faith, urging a skeptical, inquiry‑based approach to teachings.
In simple terms: Question teachings, not just faith.
Key Takeaway
Investigate teachings yourself.
Themes
skepticism
personal inquiry
faith
Buddhism
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- religious study
- personal growth
- education
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
critical thinking
empowerment
self‑reliance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test a belief?
- What evidence would change your view?
A Different Perspective
Blind faith can hinder deeper understanding.
![“No claims were made by him [Buddha] to any unalterable truth, nor did he demand that his teachings should simply be accepted, taken on trust or acquired through an act of faith. Instead he [Buddha] encouraged those who wished to make the spiritual journey he himself had undertaken to experiment…” quote by Durden Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/194/durden-smith-234147_buddhism_no-claims-were-made-by-him-buddha-to-any_1794786.jpg)
![“Only those who have the great capacity of genuine trust can enter this realm [the realm of the buddhas]. Those who have no trust are unable to accept it, however much they hear it.” quote by Dōgen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dac/dogen-2979_buddhism_only-those-who-have-the-great-capacity-o_1309325.jpg)
