The Gospel of Buddha
Paul Carus
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The Gospel of Buddha, passage 689
"And Dīghāvu thought: 'People will forgive great wrongs which they have suffered, but they will never be at ease about the wrongs which they themselves have done. They will persecute their victims to the bitter end. This king Brahmadatta has done us great injury, he robbed us of our kingdom and slew my father and my mother. He is now in my power.' Thinking thus he unsheathed his sword. 27
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 486
"We reach the immortal path only by continuous acts of kindliness and we perfect our souls by compassion and charity." 8
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1874
Suddho'dana, _p._, Śuddho'dana, _skt._, Buddha's father. The word means "possessing pure rice." Buddhists always represent him as a king, but Oldenberg declares that this does not appear in the oldest records, and speaks of him as "a great and wealthy land-owner." (See his _Buddha_, English version, pp. 99 and 416--417).
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 707
When Devadatta, the son of Suprabuddha and a brother of Yasodharā, became a disciple, he cherished the hope of attaining the same distinctions and honors as Gotama Siddhattha. Being disappointed in his ambitions, he conceived in his heart a jealous hatred, and, attempting to excel the Perfect One in virtue, he found fault with his regulations and reproved them as too lenient. 1
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 355
And the gospel of the Blessed One increased from day to day, and many people came to hear him and to accept the ordination to lead thenceforth a holy life for the sake of the extinction of suffering. 13
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 523
"Whether Buddhas arise, O priests, or whether Buddhas do not arise, it remains a fact and a fixed and necessary constitution of being, that all conformations are suffering. This fact a Buddha discovers and masters, and when he has discovered and mastered it, he announces, publishes, proclaims, discloses, minutely explains and makes it clear that all conformations are suffering. 3
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1173
"Take heed, my son, lest thou fall a prey to the passions of thy misguided heart. For I see that in former existences, thou hast suffered much from the evil consequences of lust, and unless thou learnest to conquer thy sensual desire, thou wilt in this life be ruined through thy folly. 2
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1070
A foolish man learning that the Buddha observed the principle of great love which commends the return of good for evil, came and abused him. The Buddha was silent, pitying his folly. 3
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 579
One of the brethren suffered from a sore on his foot, and the Blessed One enjoined the bhikkhus to wear foot-coverings. 5
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 528
And the Blessed One, in this connection, on that occasion, breathed forth this solemn utterance: 8
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1012
Kūtadanta bethought himself and rejoined slowly: "No, I do not. The same logic holds good universally; but there is a peculiarity about my self which renders it altogether different from everything else and also from other selves. There may be another man who feels exactly like me, thinks like me, and acts like me; suppose even he had the same name and the same kind of possessions, he would not be myself." 46
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1534
When the burning ceremonies were over, Devaputta said to the multitudes that were assembled round the pyre: 33
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 124
When the royal parents heard Asita's words they rejoiced in their hearts and named their new-born infant Siddhattha, that is, "he who has accomplished his purpose." 25
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1980
Upon the task of illustrating _The Gospel of Buddha_, I have spent three years, the first of which was entirely devoted to preparation. By the kind assistance of Dr. Hans Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Director of the Royal Court and State Library at Munich, I was enabled to make very extensive use of the treasures of this institution, and I am under great obligations to him for the courtesies extended to me. Above all I endeavored to obtain a solid foundation for my work by acquiring a clear conception of the personality of the Buddha from religious, historical and artistic standpoints and by familiarizing myself with all the Buddhist dogmas, symbols and religious observances.
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1163
His friends remonstrated with him, but he clung to his opinion: "What you say that you see," he objected, "are illusions. If colors existed I should be able to touch them. They have no substance and are not real. Everything real has weight, but I feel no weight where you see colors." 2
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 77
Learn to distinguish between Self and Truth. Self is the cause of selfishness and the source of evil; truth cleaves to no self; it is universal and leads to justice and righteousness. 15
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1867
Sāva'tthi, _p._, Srāva'sti, _skt._, capital of Northern Kosala. It has been identified by General Cunningham with the ruins of Sāhet-Māhet in Oudh and was situated on the river Rapri, northwest of Magadha.
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1339
"He who seeks peace should draw out the arrow of lamentation, and complaint, and grief. 26
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1869
Siddha'ttha, _p._, Siddhā'rtha, _skt._, Buddha's proper name. Etymology, "He who has reached his goal."
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 325
"Right views will be the torch to light his way. Right aspirations will be his guide. Right speech will be his dwelling-place on the road. His gait will be straight, for it is right behavior. His refreshments will be the right way of earning his livelihood. Right efforts will be his steps: right thoughts his breath; and right contemplation will give him the peace that follows in his footprints. 21
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 133
He replied to all the questions of the sages; but when he questioned them, even the wisest among them were silenced. 6
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 433
"Glorious Lord! Most glorious is the truth preached by the Tathāgata! Our Lord, the Buddha, sets up what has been overturned; he reveals what has been hidden; he points out the way to the wanderer who has gone astray; he lights a lamp in the darkness so that those who have eyes to see may see. 26
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 18
"_The Buddhist_, the Organ of the Southern Church of Buddhism," writes in a review of _The Gospel of Buddha_:
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 207
"My heart hankers after no vulgar profit, so I have put away my royal inheritance and prefer to be free from the burdens of life. 21
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 493
After the foundations were laid, they began to build the hall which rose loftily in due proportions according to the directions which the Buddha had suggested; and it was beautifully decorated with appropriate carvings. 6
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 466
"Again, it is said that Self is the maker. But if self is the maker, why did it not make things pleasing? The causes of sorrow and joy are real and objective. How can they have been made by self? 7
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 282
Tapussa and Bhallika were the first that became followers of the Buddha and they were lay disciples. 5
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 434
"I take my refuge in the Buddha. I take my refuge in the Dharma. I take my refuge in the Sangha." 27
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1793
Jainism, a sect, founded by Vardhamāna, older than Buddhism and still extant in India. It is in many respects similar to Buddhism. Buddha's main objection to the Jains was the habit of their ascetics of going naked. The Jains lay great stress upon ascetic exercises and self-mortification which the Buddhists declare to be injurious.
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1422
And when they had driven as far as the ground was passable for carriages, the Licchavi alighted and went on foot to the place where the Blessed One was, taking their seats respectfully by his side. And when they were thus seated, the Blessed One instructed, aroused, and gladdened them with religious discourse. 13
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 293
"There are some beings that are almost free from the dust of worldliness. If they hear not the doctrine preached, they will be lost. But if they hear it, they will believe and be saved." 11
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1683
Gospel: LXXIII, 15 Sources: BSt Parallelisms: Exodus xvii, 6
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1651
Gospel: XLV Sources: TPN, pp. 22-23 and p. 25 Parallelisms: --
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 515
"Since it is impossible to escape the result of our deeds, let us practise good works. 30
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 840
And the Blessed One said: "The Tathāgata is like unto a powerful king who rules his kingdom with righteousness, but being attacked by envious enemies goes out to wage war against his foes. When the king sees his soldiers fight he is delighted with their gallantry and will bestow upon them donations of all kinds. Ye are the soldiers of the Tathāgata, while Māra, the Evil One, is the enemy who must be conquered. And the Tathāgata will give to his soldiers the city of Nirvāna, the great capital of the good law. And when the enemy is overcome, the Dharma-rāja, the great king of truth, will bestow upon all his disciples the most precious crown which jewel brings perfect enlightenment, supreme wisdom, and undisturbed peace." 26
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1166
There was a householder's son who went away into a distant country, and while the father accumulated immeasurable riches, the son became miserably poor. And the son while searching for food and clothing happened to come to the country in which his father lived. And the father saw him in his wretchedness, for he was ragged and brutalized by poverty, and ordered some of his servants to call him. 1
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1195
And the Blessed One said: "If a man each month repeat a thousand sacrifices and give offerings without ceasing, he is not equal to him who but for one moment fixes his mind upon righteousness." 2
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 571
Then the Blessed One turned to Sāriputta, saying: "My son asks for his inheritance. I cannot give him perishable treasures that will bring cares and sorrows, but I can give him the inheritance of a holy life, which is a treasure that will not perish." 11
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 902
"But, then," said the Blessed One, "has any one of the authors of the Vedas seen Brahmā face to face?" 11
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1212
"My lord," said Annabhāra, "let me first ask the venerable man." And approaching the samana, he said: "My master has asked me to share with him the bliss of the offering I made thee of my allowance of rice. Is it right that I should divide it with him?" 5
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 886
The best of ways is the eightfold path. This is the path. There is no other that leads to the purifying of intelligence. Go on this path! Everything else is the deceit of Māra, the tempter. If you go on this path, you will make an end of pain! Says the Tathāgata, The path was preached by me, when I had understood the removal of the thorn in the flesh. 47
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 299
Now the Blessed One thought: "To whom shall I preach the doctrine first? My old teachers are dead. They would have received the good news with joy. But my five disciples are still alive. I shall go to them, and to them shall I first proclaim the gospel of deliverance." 1
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1581
Delusions, errors, and lies are like huge, gaudy vessels, the rafters of which are rotten and wormeaten, and those who embark in them are fated to be shipwrecked. 25
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1378
"I will teach you, O bhikkhus, the conditions of the welfare of a community. Listen well, and I will speak. 7
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1868
Se'niya, _p._, Sai'nya, _skt._, military, warlike, an honorary title given to Bimbisāra the king of Magadha.
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1693
Gospel: LXXXV Sources: ChD, pp. 50-51 Parallelisms: Matth. v. 25, 29
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1736
Ug.--Uttarādhyayana, translated by H. Jacobi. Vol. XLV of the Sacred Books of the East.
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 1268
Then the tyrant grew desperate and asked: 'Will nothing satisfy the cravings of that woful beast?' 'Nothing,' replied the hunter, 'nothing except perhaps the flesh of all his enemies.' 'And who are his enemies?' anxiously asked the tyrant.
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 661
"But if he finds not a friend who lives righteously and is constant in his character, let him rather walk alone, like a king who leaves his empire and the cares of government behind him to lead a life of retirement like a lonely elephant in the forest. 14
The Gospel of Buddha, passage 557
Forgetting that the man whom she loved was the Buddha, the Lord of the world, the preacher of truth, she held him by his feet and wept bitterly. 13