Quotes About Enlightenment

Freedom can exist only in the society of knowledge. Without learning, men are incapable of knowing their rights.

I think it may not be a coincidence that the rise of printing and book publication and literacy and the phenomenon of best sellers all preceded the humanitarian reforms of the Enlightenment.

I don't think you can ever regain your ignorance.

I am a firm believer that one way to become enlightened is to be so relaxed, as relaxed as you possibly can be.

There were no women's players I knew of. I didn't even know women's hockey existed.

I think the Enlightenment is leading us into a dark hole, really.

I wish I could know everything ever, like that would be my wish - that's what I hope heaven is, that they tell you who shot JFK and all that stuff.

I'm hoping to raise a little consciousness and shine some light on the idea of responsibility.

The central ideas of Christianity, an angry God and vicarious atonement, are contrary to every fact in nature, as also to the better aspirations of the human heart; they are, in our present stage of enlightenment, absurd, preposterous, and blasphemous propositions.

The human race is getting into a spiritual way of thinking, even if they don't know about it, because this is the natural need of the human being.

Buddhism has turned me on to my humanness, and is challenging my humanness so that I can become more human.

When we talk about Something More, it isn't wanting a fancier car, a bigger house, or a designer dress. Something More is what we need to fill our spiritual hunger.

Hatred never ends through hatred. By non-hate alone does it end. This is an ancient truth.

Buddhist teachings suggest that when we find the thing that keeps us from appreciating the present, the thing that keeps us from trusting, the very thing that causes us suffering, it is a gate to freedom, to awakening.

the tradition discourages attachments to any particular ideas of enlightenment as well as to pointless philosophical or metaphysical speculation.

The gift of Dharma surpasses all gifts. The taste of Dharma surpasses all tastes. The delight in Dharma surpasses all delights. The destruction of craving conquers all suffering.

Doing no evil, Engaging in what's skillful, And purifying one's mind: This is the teaching of the buddhas.

One who delights in the ending of craving Is a disciple of the Fully Awakened One.

I await your sentence with less fear than you pass it. The time will come when all will see what I see.

Copernicus not only moved the Earth but also set in motion the minds of men

No other civilization anywhere in history ever moved in this direction — only the West, under the influence of Christian principles. Along with equality came the idea of inalienable, God-given rights, which led to the Enlightenment emphasis on life, liberty, property, and virtue.

One should speak truthfully; one should not get angry; when asked, one should give, even if there is just a little. With these three traits, one would go in the presence of the radiant ones.

One who sees inaction in action and action in inaction- he is a wise man.

That is a question you have to ask the Old Man of the Moon.