Absolute truth Quote by Dalai Lama
“In Buddhism we have relative truth and absolute truth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Teaching on Buddhist philosophy, 2015
Buddhism distinguishes between relative truths, which are context‑dependent, and absolute truth, which is universal.
In simple terms: Relative vs. absolute truth in Buddhism.
Recognize both contextual and universal truths.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily decision making
- ethical dilemmas
- meditative practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance relative and absolute truths?
- When does context override universal principles?
Absolute truth may be elusive in practical life.