No one saves us but ourselves, no one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path but Buddhas clearly show the way.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- You must save yourself; teachers show the path but you walk it.
- In plain terms
- You save yourself; guides show the way.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-reliance is essential.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much responsibility do you take?
- Who guides you?
Another view
Some need help beyond self.
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