Birth Quote by Dogen
“Refraining from all evil, not clinging to birth and death, working in deep compassion for all sentient beings, respecting those over you and pitying those below you, without any detesting or desiring, worrying or lamentation - this is what is called Buddha. Do not search beyond it.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Shobogenzo, Dogen, 1233
True Buddha is compassionate, non‑attachment, free of desire, fear, or lament, beyond birth and death.
In simple terms: Buddha is deep compassion without attachment or fear.
Key Takeaway
Practice compassion without clinging or aversion.
Themes
compassion
non‑attachment
mindfulness
spirituality
emptiness
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- ethical decision‑making
- caregiving
- conflict mediation
Key Concepts
Zen
Buddhism
ethical conduct
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you show compassion without personal bias?
- What practices help release attachment?
A Different Perspective
Compassion can be challenging when personal loss occurs.
