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Yeah, I did search on the
previous quote and no one anywhere had the exact scriptural reference. Moreover
the quote is so pervasive that it's platitudinal at this point. I like the below
better as well. Believing nothing makes Buddha sound nihilist as many think and
that's not true or the basis for acting upon karma would be pointless. Buddha
taught the eightfold way right upon the heels of the 4 great truths. Proper
action is ever at the heart of Buddhism.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 6:24 AM
Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Buddha Quote
# 1
I prefer:
"Believe
nothing merely because you have been told it. Do not believe what your teacher
tells you merely out of respect for the teacher. But whatsoever, after due
examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the
benefit, the welfare of all beings -- that doctrine believe and cling to, and
take it as your guide."
-Dharma-pada
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Buddha Shakyamuni
On May 16,
2005, at 11:49 PM, Rick Archer wrote:
on 5/16/05 4:09 PM, off_world_beings at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
"Believe nothing.
No matter where you read it,
Or who
said it,
Even if I have said it,
Unless it agrees with your own
reason
And your own common sense."
~ Buddha
6th century bce
Indian mystic and founder of Buddhism from The
Dhammapada
Any of you Buddhists know if this is a valid quote?
Might add it to the home
page.
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