Buddhism Quote by Frederick Lenz
“Those who practice deserve your respect. If you respect them, you respect yourself. It's easy to be critical, but it does no good. What's important is to be supportive of all who practice.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Love by Frederick Lenz, 1995
Respecting those who practice reinforces self‑respect and discourages unproductive criticism.
In simple terms: Respecting practitioners builds self‑respect.
Key Takeaway
Support practice, avoid needless criticism.
Themes
respect
self‑esteem
criticism
support
practice
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- sports coaching
- creative workshops
- personal development
Key Concepts
self‑respect
social dynamics
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does supporting others affect your own growth?
- When is criticism constructive?
A Different Perspective
Support alone doesn't guarantee improvement; effort matters.
![“The extraction of discrete parts of Chöd teachings from their broader philosophical contexts is symptomatic of how Chöd has been incorporated into and transmitted through other Tibetan Buddhist lineages. For example [...] Chöd practices gradually merged with pre-existing models of deity yoga, such…” quote by Michelle Sorensen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b05/michelle-sorensen-60370_2013_the-extraction-of-discrete-parts-of-ch-d_4303.jpg)