Faith Quote by Gautama Buddha
““If a person has faith, Bhāradvāja, he preserves truth when he says: 'My faith is thus'; but he does not yet come to the conclusion: 'Only this is true, anything else is wrong.' In this way, Bhāradvāja, there is the preservation of truth; in this way he preserves truth; in this way we describe the preservation of truth. But as yet there is no discovery of truth.””
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Mahaparinirvana Sutra, 1st century BCE
Faith preserves truth but does not guarantee absolute certainty; true discovery requires deeper insight beyond belief.
In simple terms: Faith keeps truth safe but isn’t full truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper understanding beyond belief.
Themes
faith
truth
philosophy
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- academic study
- dialogue
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Buddhist epistemology
truth preservation
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance faith with critical inquiry?
- What practices deepen truth discovery?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone cannot confirm ultimate truth; critical inquiry is needed.
