Animal Quote by Gautama Buddha
“If a man can control his body and mind and thereby refrains from eating animal flesh and wearing animal products, I say he will really be liberated.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Mahaparinirvana Sutra, 2nd century CE
Liberation comes from non‑violence toward all sentient beings, aligning body and mind with compassion.
In simple terms: Compassionate living frees the soul.
Key Takeaway
Practice vegetarianism and mindfulness.
Themes
compassion
non‑violence
spiritual freedom
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- dietary choices
- meditation practice
- activism
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Ethics
mind‑body unity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your diet reflect your values?
- What obstacles arise in practicing non‑violence?
A Different Perspective
May be socially challenging or culturally unfamiliar.
![“To avoid causing terror to living beings, let the disciple refrain from eating meat... the food of the wise is that which is consumed by the sadhus [holymen]; it does not consist of meat... There may be some foolish people in the future who will say that I permitted meat-eating and that I partook…” quote by Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/688/gautama-buddha-163_consumed_to-avoid-causing-terror-to-living-beings_1575051.jpg)
