Narada Maha Thera: Quotes about religion

Narada Maha Thera was Sri Lankan monk and missionary. Explore interesting quotes on religion.

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“Buddhism … is neither [a philosophy nor] a religion in the sense in which that word is commonly understood, for it is not "a system of faith and worship owing any allegiance to a supernatural being."”

Narada Maha Thera

Buddhism in a Nutshell

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“Aldous Huxley writes: "Alone of all the great world religions Buddhism made its way without persecution censorship or inquisition." Lord Russell remarks: "Of the great religions of history, I prefer Buddhism, especially in its earliest forms; because it has had the smallest element of persecution."In the name of Buddhism no altar was reddened with the blood of a Hypatia, no Bruno was burnt alive.”

Narada Maha Thera

Buddhism in a Nutshell

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“Buddhism cannot, therefore, strictly be called a religion because it is neither a system of faith and worship, nor "the outward act or form by which men indicate their recognition of the existence of a God or gods having power over their own destiny to whom obedience, service, and honor are due."”

Narada Maha Thera

Buddhism in a Nutshell

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