The quote is mis-attributed. It is NOT from the Dhammapadda, it is from the Kalama Sutta
G --- In [email protected], "Llundrub" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 ----- > From: Vaj > To: [email protected] > 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 > -- 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. To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
