Anzan Tashi > Quotes

“the cause of all human suffering is anger, greed and ignorance.”
― Anzan Tashi, Buddhism for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know about Buddhism for Complete Beginners

“The essence of Buddhism lies in making efforts not to harm others and to live gently and peacefully, working towards the ultimate goal of pure and lasting happiness for all living beings.”
― Anzan Tashi, Buddhism for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know about Buddhism for Complete Beginners

“By taking refuge in Buddha, you learn the art of transforming anger into compassion. By taking refuge in Dharma, you master the art of transforming delusion into wisdom. By taking refuge in Sangha, you can transform desire into generosity.”
― Anzan Tashi, Buddhism for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know about Buddhism for Complete Beginners

“Almost all Buddhist schools of thoughts believe that consuming liquor is a violation of the fifth percept.”
― Anzan Tashi, Buddhism for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know about Buddhism for Complete Beginners

“Understand that nothing is permanent – everything changes and clinging to something (desire) is an illusion that will only lead to unhappiness.”
― Anzan Tashi, Buddhism for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know about Buddhism for Complete Beginners