Attentiveness is the path to true life;
Indifference is the path to death.
The attentive do not die;
The indifferent are as if they are dead already.
-Dhammapada
James's comment: Often Buddhism is seen as nihilism. However, I think that this quote from the Dhammapada helps show that it is not. It is rather non-attachment then nihilism. The middle way of neither attaching to or rejecting anything.
-Peace to all beings-
5 comments:
James,
YES! This does, rather powerfully, contradict nihilism.
-- Tom
I read and re-read this quote and find it has really hit a spot in me. Thanks.
Tom:
It is a powerful yet simple statement. Very inspirational and imformative.
Enjoy your breathing!
Shannin:
I happy that it has touched you so deeply. Peace be with you my dear friend.
If Buddhism is knowing everything is nothing.
It means anything is evrything.
Johnny Newt:
Well put.
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