Buddha Quote by Shūsaku Endō
““To help others is the way of Buddha and the teaching of Christianity - in this point the two religions are the same. What matters is weather or not you walk the path of truth." "That is not God. It is like a butterfly caught in a spider's web. At first it is certainly a butterfly, but the next day only the externals, the wings and the trunk, are those of a butterfly; it has lost it's true reality and has become a skeleton.””
About This Quote
The passage compares religious compassion to a butterfly trapped, suggesting that external forms can mask true essence, and that truth‑seeking is essential.
In simple terms: Compassion is shared across faiths, but true reality can be lost when only outward forms remain.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper truth beyond appearances.
Themes
religion
compassion
truth
identity
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- personal growth
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
spirituality
philosophy
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “true reality” mean to you?
- How can we balance form and essence?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on external rituals may obscure inner meaning.
