Buddhism Quote by Kaiten Nukariya
““Each of our contemporary scholars, nevertheless, adheres to one school of the (above mentioned) teachings. And there are some (even) among the Buddhists who mistake the temporary for the eternal doctrine. In consequence they are never successful in tracing Heaven, Earth, Man, and other things back to their First Cause. But I am now (going to show how) to infer an Ultimate Cause for thousands of things, not only from the Buddhist, but from outsiders' teachings. First I shall treat of the superficial doctrines, and then of the profound, (in order to) free the followers of the temporary faiths from those (prejudices that prove to be) obstructions in their way to the truth, and enable them to attain to the Ultimate Reality. Afterwards I shall point out, according to the perfect doctrine, how things evolved themselves through one stage after another out of the First Cause (in order to) make the incomplete doctrines fuse into the complete one, and to enable the followers to explain the phenomenal universe.[FN#291]””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Philosophical Essay on Ultimate Cause, 19th century
The author critiques superficial doctrines, urging a deeper search for the ultimate cause behind all phenomena.
In simple terms: Seek deeper truths beyond surface teachings.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, pursue fundamental causes.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
critical thinking
Mood
skeptical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
Metaphysics
ontology
comparative religion
Questions to Reflect On
- What “temporary” beliefs limit you?
- How can you integrate diverse teachings?
A Different Perspective
Complex ideas may be inaccessible without proper context.
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