Honen Quotes on Virtue
Honen was a Japanese Buddhist monk and the founder of the Pure Land school of Japanese Buddhism. This page collects quotes attributed to Honen on the topic of virtue, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Honen:
“Faith is greater than understanding.”
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Attributed to Honen:
“The simplest practice is the deepest practice.”
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Attributed to Honen:
“When even the wisest cannot save themselves by their own power, the compassion of Amida is enough.”
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“You have to start with the truth. The truth is the only way that we can get anywhere. Because any decision-making that is based upon lies or ignorance can't lead to a good conclusion.”
Julian Assange , "Julian Assange, monk of the online age who thrives on intellectual battle" . The Guardian . 2010-08-01 . Retrieved on 2010-08-01 .