It looks at things objectively ( yathābhūtam ). (Dhp. said the Buddha. Jul 3, 2015 - Explore bdorsey2278's board "WHAT THE BUDDHA TAUGHT" on Pinterest. If anything at all, it is realistic, for it takes a realistic view of life and the world. Quotes from Walpola Rahula, 'What the Buddha Taught' On the Buddhist Attitude of Mind One is one’s own refuge, who else could be the refuge? It does not falsely lull you into living in a fool's paradise, nor does it frighten and agonize you with all kinds of imaginary fears and sins. writing from the publisher excep, bt y a reviewer, wh o may quote brief passages in a review. See more ideas about Buddha, Buddhism and Buddha quote. If anything at all, it is realistic, for it takes a realistic view of life and the world. It was then that he became Buddha. Any members of educational institutions wishin tgo photocopy par t or all of the work for classroom use, or publishers wh o would like to obtain permissio n to includ the e work in an anthology shoul, send d thei inquirier tso Grove/Atlantic, Inc. 84, 1 Broadway Ne,w York, N Y 10003. What the Buddha Taught Quotes Showing 1-30 of 46 “First of all, Buddhism is neither pessimistic nor optimistic. Until he died at the age of 80, Buddha taught many people how to achieve enlightenment. XII 4.) His doctrines eventually became what is known as Buddhism. The following 108 Buddha quotes embody the spiritual leader’s emphasis on compassion, peace and happiness. Buddha taught, encouraged and stimulated each person to develop themselves and work out their own emancipation, for humans have the power to liberate themselves… 47 quotes from Walpola Rahula: 'First of all, Buddhism is neither pessimistic nor optimistic.