“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]
“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]
“I know I only love those to my taste, but Buddha loves even people he does not like, guiding them to be full of wisdom and compassion.That’s why I choose to follow Buddha’s teachings！”Richard Gombrich "When I say I'm a Buddhist"[citation needed]
“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]