Background Image
Buddha himself taught different teachings to different people under different circumstances. for some people, there are beliefs based on a creator. for others, no creator. the only "definitive truth" for buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the definitive truth.
-Dalai Lama
Please Wait....
Translating....

Buddha Himself Taught Different Teachings To Different

Dalai Lama
Buddha himself taught different teachings to different people under different circumstances. for some people, there are beliefs based on a creator. for others, no creator. the only "definitive truth" for buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the definitive truth.
Views: 7
Cite this Page
Prevent plagiarism by providing proper attribution.
APA FORMAT
Embed this Quote
Copy this HTML code to embed the quote on your website or blog.
HTML CODE
Topic
Teaching Buddhism People

More From Dalai Lama

The only "definitive truth" for buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the definitive truth.
Buddhism Negation Absolutes
If grief or anger arises, let there be grief or anger. this is the buddha in all forms,sun buddha, moon buddha, happy buddha, sad buddha. it is the universe offering all things to awaken and open our heart.
Grief Heart Moon
When we say, "i take refuge in the buddha," we should also understand that "the buddha takes refuge in me," because without the second part the first part is not complete. the buddha needs us for awakening, understanding, and love to be real things and not just concepts. they must be real things that have real effects on life. whenever i say, "i take refuge in the buddha," i hear "the buddha takes refuge in me."
Real Understanding And Love
Buddhism does not accept a theory of god, or a creator. according to buddhism, one's own actions are the creator, ultimately. some people say that, from a certain angle, buddhism is not a religion but rather a science of mind.
Buddhism People Mind
Buddha was speaking about reality. reality may be one, in its deepest essence, but buddha also stated that all propositions about reality are only contingent. reality is devoid of any intrinsic identity that can be captured by any one single proposition - that is what buddha meant by "voidness." therefore, buddhism strongly discourages blind faith and fanaticism.
Buddhism Reality Essence
If science proves some belief of buddhism wrong, then buddhism will have to change. in my view, science and buddhism share a search for the truth and for understanding reality. by learning from science about aspects of reality where its understanding may be more advanced, i believe that buddhism enriches its own worldview.
Spiritual Believe Buddhism
Similar Quotes
How to get rid of the mind? is it the mind that wants to kill itself? the mind cannot kill itself. so your business is to find the real nature of the mind. then you will know that there is no mind. when the self is sought, the mind is nowhere. abiding in the self, one need not worry about the mind.
Spiritual Real Self
What is the meaning of life? to be happy and useful.
Life Happiness Spirituality
The inner voice is something which cannot be described in words. but sometimes we have a positive feeling that something in us prompts us to do a certain thing. the time when i learnt to recognise this voice was, i may say, the time when i started praying regularly.
Spiritual Voice Feelings
One cannot be spiritual as long as one has shame, hatred, or fear.
Spiritual Long Hatred

Trending Author

Kevin Kline
Kevin Kline
David Levithan
David Levithan
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank
Franklin Pierce
Franklin Pierce
Kenny Loggins
Kenny Loggins
Category
Information
Inspirational
Philosophy
Personal Growth
Happiness & Joy
Life Lessons
Success & Business
Motivation