As Buddhists, while we practice our own teaching, we must respect other faiths, Christianity, Judaism and so forth. We must recognize and appreciate their contributions over many past centuries to human society, and at this time we must strive to make common effort to serve humankind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Buddhists should respect other faiths and collaborate to serve humanity.
- In plain terms
- Respect all religions and work together for the good of people.
- What can you take from it?
- Collaborate across faiths to serve humanity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you respect other faiths?
- What common effort serves humanity?
Another view
Doctrinal differences can limit cooperation.
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