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Buddhism in one sentence
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Conquer the angry man by love. Conquer the ill-natured man by goodness. Conquer the miser with generosity. Conquer the liar with truth. -The Dhammapada
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Conquer the angry man by love. Conquer the ill-natured man by goodness. Conquer the miser with generosity. Conquer the liar with truth. -The Dhammapada
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Re: Buddhism in one sentence
I would reply:
Buddha said, "I teach one thing and one only: suffering and the end of suffering."
...which has sort of been said in posts above me but in different phrasing.
It's pretty succinct.
Buddha said, "I teach one thing and one only: suffering and the end of suffering."
...which has sort of been said in posts above me but in different phrasing.
It's pretty succinct.
สัพเพ สัตตา สุขีตา โหนตุ
sabbe sattā sukhita hontu
sabbe sattā sukhita hontu
Re: Buddhism in one sentence
Dealing with every situation appropriately.
(and realizing what is appropriate).
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(and realizing what is appropriate).
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Re: Buddhism in one sentence
Buddhism is where we're going.
Not twice, not three times, not once,
the wheel is turning.
the wheel is turning.
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Re: Buddhism in one sentence
All that is subject to arising is subject to cessation.
"Once you understand anatta, then the burden of life is gone. You’ll be at peace with the world. When we see beyond self, we no longer cling to happiness and we can truly be happy."
- Ajahn Chah
- Ajahn Chah
Re: Buddhism in one sentence
"I don't know, let's find out together."
May you always find peace when remembering the good deeds you have done.
Be Observant.
Speak Truth.
Be Observant.
Speak Truth.
Re: Buddhism in one sentence
Buddhism is the most systematicLombardi4 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:14 pm If any non-buddhist ever asked you to describe Buddhism in one sentence, what would you tell him/her?
My take:
Buddhism is a set of teachings and practices whose aim is the utter elimination of suffering and attainment of complete happiness, achieved through deep insight into the true nature of reality.
Your take:
(svākkhāto) teaching in the world!
Say to nonbuddhists, "If there is another religion that is
MORE SYSTEMATIC, THEIR HOLY BOOKS than Buddhism,
I will change my faith."
Gwi: "There are only-two Sakaṽādins:
Theraṽādå&Ṽibhajjaṽādå, the rest are
nonsakaṽādins!"
Theraṽādå&Ṽibhajjaṽādå, the rest are
nonsakaṽādins!"