The Essence of Buddhism Quotes

“Persist not in calling attention to a matter calculated to cause division.—Patimokkha. Dwell together in mutual love.—Brahmanadhammika-sutta.”
― E. Haldeman-Julius, The Essence of Buddhism

“All men should cultivate a fixed and firm determination, and vow that what they once undertake they will never give up.—Fo-pen-hing-tsih-king.”
― Various, The Essence of Buddhism

“Because he has pity upon every living creature, therefore is a man called "holy.”
― Various, The Essence of Buddhism

“Hurt not others with that which pains yourself.—Udanavarga.”
― Various, The Essence of Buddhism

“To feed a single good man is infinitely greater in point of merit, than attending to questions about heaven and earth, spirits and demons, such as occupy ordinary men.—Sutra of Forty-two Sections.”
― Various, The Essence of Buddhism