Celebrities at home and abroad talk about Buddhism
Buddhism is the religion of the Oriental people, a concentrated expression of the traditional Oriental culture, the crystallization of Oriental wisdom, and indeed a rare treasure in the treasure house of Oriental culture. Since its founding by Sakyamuni, Buddhism has been influencing the material and spiritual lives of Eastern people for more than 2,500 years, almost involving philosophy, science, literature, art (architecture, sculpture, music, fine arts), and aesthetics , education, psychology, ethics and morality and other aspects of society. In the history of our country, there have been many great scholars, philosophers, writers and artists related to Buddhism, such as the eminent monk Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty, the great poets Xie Lingyun, Wang Wei, Bai Juyi, Su Shi, and the great essayists Han Yu, Liu Zongyuan and Fan Zhongyan. , Wang Anshi, the Neo-Confucianists Zhu Xi and Wang Yangming, as well as Li Zhi, Yuan Hongdao, Huang Zongxi, Gong Zizhen, Wei Yuan, Cao Xueqin, Lin Zexu, as well as the reformists Kang Youwei, Liang Qichao, Tan Sitong, Zhang Taiyan, the revolutionary Sun Yat-sen, etc. As for the eminent monks and virtues of the past dynasties, they are even more brilliant. If there are many stars, there are countless of them. In modern times, with the development of computer science, fuzzy science, life science (such as natural therapy, cloning technology), psychoanalysis (and various types of psychology), quantum physics, nanotechnology, holographic theory, and aerospace science , as well as the various difficulties currently faced by mankind (population, environment, climate anomalies, financial crisis, high crime rate, etc.), are constantly confirming the well-intentioned advice that Gautama Buddha gave to mankind as early as 2,500 years ago. He Buddha's understanding of the macroscopic and microscopic aspects of the universe and life itself are impeccable. The Buddha's teachings are so straightforward, to the point, so true and practical, coupled with the Buddha's rigorous and unmistakable ideological system, the Buddha's compassionate spirit and positive and pragmatic style, they are attracting more and more Western insightful people. As a result, learning from the East spread to the West, and Buddha's light spread to Europe and the United States, becoming a new trend in cultural exchanges between the East and the West. This corresponds to a saying: truth transcends national boundaries, races, time and space, and truth has no patent rights.
※Karl Marx (Germany)
□Dialectics has reached a relatively sophisticated level among Buddhists.
□Friedrich Coben gave me two volumes of his work - "The Religion of the Buddha", which is a very important work.
※Engels (Germany)
□Dialectical thinking is possible only for people, and only for people at a relatively advanced stage of development (Buddhists and Greeks) .
※Friedrich Nietzsche (famous German philosopher)
□Buddhism is the only truly empirical religion in history. It views kindness and compassion as promoting health, not hatred as a means to stop hatred.
※Bertrand Russell (famous British philosopher)
□Among many religions, the one I approve of is Buddhism.
□Of all the religions in history, I have the most favorable impression of Buddhism, especially in its rudimentary form, which contains the least oppressive elements.
□I think Buddha surpasses Jesus in terms of wisdom and personality.
※Zhang Taiyan
□Buddhism is not originally a religion... The purpose of all Mahayana is nothing more than to eliminate obstacles and achieve all wisdom. This is clearly the intention of those who seek wisdom, and it is definitely not to establish a Religion, persuading people to believe.
□Buddhism...Rather than being called a religion, it is better to be called the positor of philosophy.
□Buddhist theories compel wise people to believe; Buddhist precepts compel fools to believe. All things considered, this is the most available.
※Liang Qichao
□ I often see people who are superstitious, claiming that the most subtle and supreme principles are known by the Creator and are beyond the reach of our peers. How different is this tyranny? The laws of the monarch cannot be seen by the people. This is not the case with Buddhism. The most important outline of Buddhism is the dual cultivation of compassion and wisdom. From the time when one first aspires to become a Buddha, it is a great cause to constantly change one's confusion and achieve enlightenment.
□Buddhist belief is based on wisdom rather than superstition, it is good at all rather than alone, and it is worldly rather than worldly.
□ If there is anyone who shines a bright light in history, then Buddhism is the same. In the hundreds of years from the Six Dynasties to the Tang Dynasty, people with noble aspirations and profound knowledge gradually entered the scope of Buddhism.
※Kang Youwei
□Buddhism is so profound and subtle that even if there are sages and sages, they are not caught off guard, but their tolerance is particularly profound.
※Sun Yat-sen
□Buddhism is the benevolence that saves the world. Buddhism is the mother of philosophy. Studying Buddhism can assist science. Citizens must not be without religious thoughts. Religion has the function of assisting government, and government has the power to protect religion. Government governs the body, and education governs the mind. They complement each other and do not conflict with each other.
※Chen Duxiu
□The vastness and profoundness of Buddhism is something I have always believed in.
very. On the one hand, he promotes Buddhism, using bravery and fearlessness to cure cowardice, using Buddhist practices to cure vanity, using self-respect to cure despicable thoughts, and using force to stop lies and lies, to cure hypocrisy; on the other hand, he respects history and organizes national heritage to cultivate the self-confidence of the nation. . Otherwise, the road ahead will be bleak and there will be no help.
※Zhang Junli
□ According to the Buddha's teaching, great compassion arises for all living beings, and bodhicitta arises from great compassion, leading to enlightenment. Now that you are aware, you are naturally connected with wisdom. The greatest feature of Buddhism is the dual cultivation of compassion and wisdom, which is unmatched by other religions in the world. Followers of other religions may say that they are born out of superstition; taking refuge in Buddhism is a wise thing.
※Mao Zedong
□Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, advocated universal salvation for all sentient beings. He spoke on behalf of the oppressed people in India at that time. In order to avoid the suffering of all sentient beings, he became a monk and founded Buddhism. Therefore, Buddhist believers and we Communists have the same point of cooperation in relieving oppression and suffering for all living beings, that is, the people.
□In ancient times, the Buddha preached magnificent teachings and blessed the whole world with peace and security.
□Huineng advocated that everyone has Buddha nature, and created the theory of sudden enlightenment and Buddhahood. On the one hand, he simplified the complicated Buddhism; on the other hand, he sinicized the Buddhism introduced from India.
※Lu Xun
□Sakyamuni is really a great philosopher. I usually have many difficult problems in life, but he has already understood most of the revelations. He is really a great philosopher.
※Li Shicen
□ I think that the promotion of Buddhism is not only incompatible with science, but also can add a layer of depth to scientific methods and scientific classification. Add a layer of correctness, and add a layer of guarantee of scientific effectiveness.
※Shen Jiazhen
□ I am a scientist and am very interested in science. I am also interested in Buddhism. I personally believe that Buddhism and science are one and the same.
□Science can only help us understand more about enlightenment, such as what the Buddha said, but it cannot guide us to the state of enlightenment. If we want to achieve enlightenment, we must practice in the way taught by the Buddha.
※Zhenning Yang
□Buddhism is one of the great religions in the world. After being introduced to China more than 2,000 years ago, it had a profound impact on Chinese culture.
※Wang Jitong
□ Philosophers only speculate on this (Buddhist truth, that is, the ontology of the universe, the ultimate truth), but Buddhism has personally witnessed it. Therefore, the tenets of Buddhist philosophy are similar to those of modern Western philosophy, but are several times more precise than Western philosophy.
※Zhu Guangqian
□Buddhism engages in worldly affairs with a transcendent spirit.
※ Einstein (German-American)
□If there is any religion that can cope with the needs of modern science, it must be Buddhism.
□Religion without science is lame, science without religion is blind.
□ Space, time and matter are illusions of human understanding.
□The religion of the future will be the religion of the universe. It should transcend a personal God, avoid dogma and theology, and embrace both natural and spiritual aspects. Its foundation should be established on a certain religious consciousness. The source of this religious consciousness is the experience gained when all natural and spiritual things are experienced as a meaningful whole. Buddhism is exactly the kind of religion described above.
※Nehru (1889-1964) Outstanding Indian Politician
□ If there is any problem that we have to consider, we must follow the teachings of the Buddha and be calm to think about it democratically.
□Buddha is greater than all doctrines and dogmas. His revelations have been shocking mankind for thousands of years. Perhaps at no other time in history has humanity needed his message of peace more than now, in the midst of suffering and distraught humanity.
□In this world full of conflict and turmoil, hatred and violence, the Buddha’s teachings shine brightly like the sun. In a world filled with atomic and hydrogen bombs, there has never been a time when this teaching is needed more than now. Two thousand five hundred years of human experience have only further proved the persistence and authenticity of this teaching. Let us remember this eternal teaching and strive to innovate our thoughts and modify our behavior according to the Buddha's teachings. In this way, even in the frightening age of the atomic bomb, we will face it calmly and do our little part to promote righteous thoughts and righteous actions.
※ Venerable Dr. W. Rahula
□Buddhism is realistic because it adopts a realistic attitude towards life and the world. It does not mistakenly lead us to a fool's paradise, nor does it use all those imaginary fears and guilt to threaten, intimidate, torture and destroy us. It accurately and objectively
describes us and the world around us, and points us to a happy path that leads to complete freedom, peace and tranquility.
※ Francis Storey
□ The principles of Buddhism are as unaffected today as they were when they were first formulated, unaffected by the changes of time and the explosion of knowledge. No matter how the growth of scientific knowledge expands the horizon of human psychology, there is always room for accepting and digesting more scientific discoveries within the framework of 'Dharma', but it does not rely on limited concepts in original thought to please some people. , nor does it rely on the power of its negative thoughts.
※Dr. Boroden (English)
□Buddhism is the savior of mankind today! Nowadays, there are more and more scholars studying Buddhism. This is actually because Buddhism is superior to all religions. Although science and philosophy have made great progress, its inventions are still indispensable and can be understood through Buddhism. Moreover, Buddhism has the deepest, most vast, and most real and practical uses, which are by no means comparable to all academic religions in the world.
※ Hazrat Ilayat Khan
□ The nature of Buddha’s mission is very special. Therefore it is quite different from other world religions. The mission of the Buddha was to let those "idealistic birds" fly closer to the earth, because after all, the food that nourishes their bodies comes from the earth.
※Mrs. Saranabu (USA)
□Buddhism has always been moving forward in its long history. It not only keeps pace with modern science, but also transcends and stands in front of science. Buddhism is as new and relevant today as science. Why? Because Buddha is based on the unbreakable principle of truth.
※George Vanley (USA)
□Now the world is in urgent need of saving. I believe that only through the light of Buddha and the holiness of Buddha can people be truly saved, truly liberated and free.
※Dr. Frankie (Netherlands)
□The root cause of world war is that some countries are too greedy, too power-minded, bully the weak, and seek hegemony, leading to the development of Brutal war. The Ten Commandments of Moses have been mentioned, but the truth has not been discussed thoroughly, so it has not been effective in killing troops. The teachings of the Buddha alone are very ultimate, especially the Buddhist precepts are very essence. If Buddhism can be popularized, we can wait and see how the world will be unified.
※Mrs. Mantleson (Germany)
□Buddhist life principles can enable people to obtain spiritual purification and happiness, and make their lives fulfilling, happy and reasonable. Buddhist thought can lead to peace and make mankind realize that unjust war is a barbaric act. Buddhism does not force people to follow blindly, but guides people to think deeply and accept its teachings.
Any wise person who thinks deeply about the principles of Buddhism will achieve mental enlightenment and feel light in his heart.
□Buddha’s teachings are not only for Eastern people, but also needed by all Westerners. Anyone who can study Buddhism carefully can gain incredible wisdom and power of thought. Now, the time has come. People in the East should quickly teach Mahayana Buddhism to the West, and Westerners should quickly start studying it. The great contribution of the East to world civilization is due to Mahayana Buddhism.
※Mrs. Crerou (English)
□Religion and science are mutually exclusive and cannot be reconciled. This is largely due to the fact that certain religions adhere to God's revelations, and they are stubborn and unwilling to study the natural laws of the universe. Only the Eastern religion--Buddhism, which proposes the law of cause and effect and the method of dependent origination, can engage in the study of Buddhism and life, and can withstand scientific reasoning and verification. Therefore, Buddhism is a religion that enlightens people's wisdom, and only it can be compared with science.
What Buddhism teaches is a law of thought that satisfies the heart and mind. The content contained in it is so profound that it is unparalleled!
※Sir Younghusspoon (English)
□ When I traveled to Southeast Asian countries and came into contact with Buddhists, the most touching thing was that there was a solemn and peaceful atmosphere around them; And there are Buddha statues, large and small, everywhere, sitting in a noble, peaceful, loving and dignified posture. This atmosphere and demeanor alone has deeply impressed the basic characteristics of the Buddha into me. in my mind, which fascinated me.
※Dr. Fernando (Sri Lanka)
□Buddhist way of life can make people feel happy, and make life reasonable, sincere and peaceful; it also makes human beings know that war is barbaric The best method for ignorance is to promote the principles and insights of Buddhism. Buddhism does not force people to follow it blindly. As long as anyone who is thoughtful and wise can think deeply about Buddhist principles
there will be no one who will not be happy and refreshed and feel at ease.
※Ms. Ronsperre (France)
□ The noble meaning of Buddhism and the purity of its principles are not enough for many people in France who are pure in consciousness and love Taoism, and are not satisfied with religious creeds. There is a great attraction to people and true free thinkers. We not only see the chaos and pain in the world now, but also feel that applying Buddhist principles can solve various problems we are currently facing. Then we can arouse mankind's attention to how urgent this work of Buddhism is.
※Dr. Wells (English)
□The Buddha's Dharma and the fundamental teachings of the Buddha. From studying the original version, we can see that it is extremely simple and clear, and is consistent with modern concepts. The most consistent, it is the most sharp intellectual success since ancient times, and it cannot be argued.
※Professor Norman Penis (English)
□Buddhism is a good medicine for the modern disease of ‘advocacy’. In our painful and tired Europe we absolutely need the teachings of the Buddha, which is the 'teaching of the middle way'. It can broaden our horizons, inspire our awareness, guide us to the peaceful and bright road, and gain great wisdom.