Richard Gombrich: Meaning

Richard Gombrich is British Indologist. Explore interesting quotes on meaning.
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“I do not mean to manipulate others with the motivation of self-interest. But with good use of wisdom,
to benefit self and others while being empathetic to all sentient beings.”

Richard Gombrich

"When I say I'm a Buddhist"[citation needed]

Wisdom , Motivation

“It does not mean that my life will no longer experience setbacks.
But with the Dharma, setbacks are transformed into a cause for my growth.”

Richard Gombrich

"When I say I'm a Buddhist"[citation needed]

Life

“It doesn’t mean I have more wisdom than others. But it means I have been occupied by too much arrogance.
I need to learn to be humble and to develop a broader perspective.”

Richard Gombrich

"When I say I'm a Buddhist"[citation needed]

Wisdom , Learning

“It doesn’t mean I’m purer and nicer than others. But it means I have too much ignorance and mental defilement to remove.
I need Buddha's wisdom.”

Richard Gombrich

"When I say I'm a Buddhist"[citation needed]

Wisdom