ANCIENT WISDOM

Hinduism - Buddhism - Confucianism - Taoism - Islam - Judaism - Christianity

Wisdom can be found in all of these primary religions of man. It is as applicable today as it was at the time the founders of these great religions exposed it to the people and places of their times. The following is some of this wisdom that not only survives, but is a beacon for our moral conduct today.

Christ: In expressing himself on what he stated to be the Golden Rule, Christ said. "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you."

Confucius: When asked "Is there a single saying that ought to be acted upon throughout one's life?" The Master said, "Perhaps the word of Shu', which means, never do to others what you would not like them to do to you.

Confucius: At first my way of dealing with others was to listen to their words and to take their actions upon trust. Now my way is to listen to what they say and then watch to see what they do.

Quote From Famous Hindu Sanskrit Poem: Look to this day, for it is Life. For Yesterday is already a Dream, and Tomorrow is only a Vision. But, Today, Well lived, makes every Yesterday a Dream of Happiness, and every Tomorrow, a Vision of Hope.

Confucius: Those who differ in their principles cannot take counsel with each other.

Hindu Author Unknown: Both the body and mind should be fed and rested, not because they are real but because they are the vehicle of your reality.