Buddhist Quotes

The true meaning of the precepts is that one should refrain not only from drinking alcohol but also from getting drunk on nirvana.

In criticizing, the teacher is hoping to teach. That’s all.

What we’re calling ‘presencing’ is possible because of this womb, where the absolute and the manifest interact.

I think Gore does have to worry. He is tied to Bill Clinton. We know that there were telephone calls that he made from his office. We know that there were visits to the Buddhist temple.

When we bear witness, when we become the situation – homelessness, poverty, illness, violence, death – the right action arises by itself. We don’t have to worry about what to do.

Samsara is the mind turned outwardly, lost in its projections. Nirvana is the mind turned inwardly, recognizing its true nature.

I’m no buddhist, but this is fu**ing enlightmentment

Do what you do as well as you possibly can. That’s Buddhist morality.