Bodhisattva Quote by Gautama Buddha
“For fear of causing terror to living beings, Mahamati, let the Bodhisattva who is disciplining himself to attain compassion, refrain from eating flesh.”
About This Quote
A call for compassionate restraint, urging the practitioner to avoid harming sentient life as part of spiritual discipline.
In simple terms: Compassionate self‑discipline
Key Takeaway
Ethical restraint in practice
Themes
compassion
non‑violence
ethical discipline
spiritual growth
Mood
reverent
thoughtful
Type
ethical teaching
spiritual instruction
When to use this quote
- meditative practice
- ethical decision‑making
- daily diet choices
Key Concepts
bodhisattva path
moral restraint
Practical Applications
- guiding monastic codes
- informing vegan ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does abstaining from harm deepen compassion?
- What challenges arise when aligning diet with spiritual values?
