All lives deserve to be respected, and all beings need to b… - Cheng Yen

" "
All lives deserve to be respected, and all beings need to be loved. It ought to be easy for us to feel the pain experienced by the bodies other than our own and grant happiness to those who are but strangers. (p. 3)

Cheng Yen

Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from

English

Collect this quote

About Cheng Yen

Cheng Yen (證嚴法師; Zhèngyán Fǎshī; born Chin-Yun Wong; 14 May 1937) is a Taiwanese Buddhist nun, teacher, and philanthropist. She is the founder of the humanitarian organization Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, also known simply as Tzu Chi.

Also Known As

Native Name: 證嚴

All quotes from Cheng Yen Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Cheng Yen:

Maya Angelou The Buddha Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Lou Andreas-Salomé E. M. Forster

Additional quotes by Cheng Yen

It is never too late for a deep-rooted affinity to blossom. Do not worry over a distant journey as long as we find the way. (p. 194)

Affliction is like a poisonous snake that sleeps in the mind; the moment it is disturbed, it will bite you. (p. 176)

We are all human beings, the best of us a saint, but never a god. We can follow a saint's conduct and imitate his behavior, but it is unnecessary to worship him. (p. 7)

All lives deserve to be respected, and all beings need to be loved. It ought to be easy for us to feel the pain experienced by the bodies other than … - Cheng Yen

About Cheng Yen

Also Known As

Limited Time Offer

Additional quotes by Cheng Yen

Works in ChatGPT, Claude, or Any AI