„Egy egyszerű buddhista szerzetes vagyok - se több, se kevesebb.”
Eredeti: I am a simple Buddhist monk — no more, no less.
„Egy egyszerű buddhista szerzetes vagyok - se több, se kevesebb.”
Eredeti: I am a simple Buddhist monk — no more, no less.
Eredeti: My confidence in venturing into science lies in my basic belief that as in science so in Buddhism, understanding the nature of reality is pursued by means of critical investigation: if scientific analysis were conclusively to demonstrate certain claims in Buddhism to be false, then we must accept the findings of science and abandon those claims.
Eredeti: It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.
A kedvesség politikája (1990)
Eredeti: Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend — or a meaningful day.
Eredeti: I believe that in the 20th century, humanity has learned from many, many experiences. Some positive, and many negative. What misery, what destruction! The greatest number of human beings were killed in the two world wars of this century. But human nature is such that when we face a tremendous critical situation, the human mind can wake up and find some other alternative.
Daily Telegraph-nak adott interjú (2006)
Eredeti: Some say I am a good person, some say I am a charlatan — I am just a monk.
Nobel Előadás(1989)
Eredeti: When I meet people in different parts of the world, I am always reminded that we are all basically alike: we are all human beings. Maybe we have different clothes, our skin is of a different colour, or we speak different languages. That is on the surface. But basically, we are the same human beings. That is what binds us to each other.
A kedvesség politikája (1990)
Eredeti: This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.
Nobel Előadás(1989)
Eredeti: Because we all share this small planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. That is not just a dream, but a necessity.
Eredeti: We need a little more compassion, and if we cannot have it then no politician or even a magician can save the planet.
„Csak az ellenség tud igazán megtanítani minket a könyörület és a türelem erényeire.”
Eredeti: It is the enemy who can truly teach us to practice the virtues of compassion and tolerance.
Nobel Előadás(1989)
Eredeti: Inner peace is the key: if you have inner peace, the external problems do not affect your deep sense of peace and tranquility. In that state of mind you can deal with situations with calmness and reason, while keeping your inner happiness. That is very important. Without this inner peace, no matter how comfortable your life is materially, you may still be worried, disturbed or unhappy because of circumstances.
Daily Telegraph-nak adott interjú (2006)
Eredeti: Fundamentalism is terrifying because it is based purely on emotion, rather than intelligence. It prevents followers from thinking as individuals and about the good of the world.