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Buddhism Quotes

Quotes on Buddhism's history, adaptability, and personal impact.

These quotes look at Buddhism from a few different angles: its ancient roots alongside Taoism and Confucianism, and the personal mark Tibetan Buddhism left on one speaker's life.

Tibetan Buddhism had an enormous impact on me.

Quotes by Richard Gere

As Buddhism moved from one culture to another, it always adapted.

Quotes by Pema Chodron

The ku-magic is a very ancient magic. It predates Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

Quotes by Laurence Yep

Buddhism teaches you to embrace change.

Quotes by Koo Stark

Adopt Quotes

There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt.

Dalai Lama

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Buddhism according to these quotes?
One quote places it among very old traditions, noting that a certain kind of magic predates Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism altogether.
Did Buddhism have a personal impact on any of the speakers?
Yes, one speaker says Tibetan Buddhism had an enormous impact on their life, without going into further detail.
What does Buddhism teach according to these quotes?
One quote credits Buddhism with teaching the value of embracing change rather than resisting it.
Has Buddhism stayed the same as it spread to new places?
No, one quote observes that Buddhism has consistently adapted as it traveled from one culture to another.
Is Buddhism discussed alongside other religions in these quotes?
Yes, one quote groups it with Taoism and Confucianism when talking about older spiritual traditions.

A recurring idea is adaptability: Buddhism, one quote notes, has always adjusted as it moved between cultures over centuries, while another speaker credits it with teaching them to embrace change.