Life Quote by Maxine Hong Kingston
““To write out the precepts again, we contend with them, and keep them; we build our humanity, and keep our humanity alive... Thay has named the precepts 'wonderful'... Wonderful because they can protect us, and show us how to live a joyous life, an interesting, adventurous, deep, large life, and how to be with one another, and with animals, plants, and all the Earth and universe. Wonderful because when we practice the precepts, we existentially become humane, we embody loving kindness... Standing in the midst of burning ruins, I was glad that I knew the precepts. Though I kept their tenets imperfectly, even in aspiration I created some invisible good that could not be destroyed... The Five Wonderful Precepts give clear and simple directions to finding that life. In devastation, I have blueprints for making home anew (90-92). --For a Future to Be Possible: Commentaries on the Five Wonderful Precepts””
About This Quote
Source Book: For a Future to Be Possible, 1995
The Five Precepts guide compassionate living, fostering kindness toward all beings and the planet, even amid destruction.
In simple terms: Precepts offer a moral compass for a humane life.
Key Takeaway
Follow simple ethical guidelines to nurture compassion.
Themes
compassion
ethics
environment
humanity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- community building
- environmental activism
- disaster recovery
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
interconnectedness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply these precepts daily?
- What actions embody loving kindness toward nature?
A Different Perspective
Precepts may seem idealistic without practical steps.
