Briggs Cardenas > Quotes

“Buddhism is an agnostic religion. It neither acknowledges the existence of a god nor denies it. It simply teaches that we must live by a moral code because it is our nature to do so, regardless of whether a god exists or not. To choose good in the hopes of reward, while avoiding evil out of fear of punishment, is not true goodness. It is sheer hypocrisy — a selfish desire to do something in return for our own benefit.”
― Briggs Cardenas, The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path of Buddhism: Discover the Essence of Buddhism and the Path to Nibbana

“In cases where being honest might hurt someone else, the Buddha suggests keeping quiet, or approaching the person when the situation is less sensitive. It’s all about truth, timing, and whether or not something can do any good.”
― Briggs Cardenas, The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path of Buddhism: Discover the Essence of Buddhism and the Path to Nibbana