Age Quote by M. Scott Peck
“But for the first time, I had a religious identity. I had come home. And so I called myself a Zen Buddhist at the age of 18.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “People of the Lie” by M. Scott Peck, 1987
Adopting a Zen Buddhist identity at 18 marked a personal religious awakening and sense of belonging.
In simple terms: Finding a spiritual label gave belonging.
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Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- college years
- cultural transition
- personal crisis
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “Zen Buddhist” mean to you?
- How does identity shape your values?
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