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Buddhism Quote by Ngakpa Chögyam

“Hinduism is the religion of the king. If you want something – you ask the king. Christianity is the religion of the prince. If you want something – you don’t go to the king, you ask the prince. Islam is the religion of the ambassador. If you want something – you don’t go to the king, you ask the…” quote by Ngakpa Chögyam
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““Hinduism is the religion of the king. If you want something – you ask the king. Christianity is the religion of the prince. If you want something – you don’t go to the king, you ask the prince. Islam is the religion of the ambassador. If you want something – you don’t go to the king, you ask the ambassador. Buddhism is the religion of the manual labourer. If you want something – you do it yourself.””

Ngakpa Chögyam

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Source Lecture: Religious Metaphor, date unknown

Religions align with social roles; personal initiative replaces authority.

In simple terms: Religion reflects social hierarchy.

Key Takeaway

Seek personal agency beyond titles.

Themes

religion society authority agency

Mood

philosophical provocative

Type

Buddhism:1 Christianity:1 Hinduism:1 Religion:1 Religion Prince:0 Religion King:0 Religion Ambassador:0 King Christianity:0

When to use this quote

  • spiritual practice
  • social analysis
  • community leadership

Key Concepts

hierarchy personal responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do individual beliefs interact with institutions?
  • Can hierarchy be reinterpreted positively?
A Different Perspective

It may oversimplify complex faith traditions.

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