Levende dansk lyrik: fra folkevisen til drachmannPoul P. M. Pedersen Vinten, 1917 - 580 pages |
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Page 100 - the folk-lore of the country, created its dramatic poetry, deeply influenced politics and every sphere of social and intellectual activity. In a word, Buddhism was the teacher under whose instruction the Japanese nation grew up." A few instances from the time of Emperor Shirakawa
Page 290 - If there is no Buddha in the world, be good to your parents; for to be good to one's parents is to minister unto Buddha. (Duishfikyo) Food, drink and treasures are not sufficient to express one's gratitude for the love of parents; the best expression is shown by turning them to the right doctrine through
Page 285 - The Bodhisattva knows nothing but his own heart. And why is this ? Because he who knows his own heart knows the heart of all beings, and he whose heart is pure, to him the heart of every being is pure. (Daisogonhomonkyo) Buddha said, "O my Disciples, refrain from Guard meaningless words,
Page 293 - He who gives alms with a view of obtaining birth into heaven, or does it in order to make a name for himself and receive a reward in return, or again is kind, being prompted only by a feeling of fear, shall in no way obtain the pure fruit.
Page 284 - Evils are born of the heart, and reacting upon it destroy it; just like rust is born of the iron which it consumes. (Hainiku) Rather thrust a dagger into your bosom than embrace evil; and it is more desirable to be crushed under the weight of Mt. Sumeru than to commit one evil deed. (Ninnikukyo)
Page 287 - Men and Women, for this cannot lead to a righteous life. (Bonmokyo) A sense of shame is a garment for all goodness. Have a (Daiunkyo) If the dirt and filth (of the heart) is washed off with tears of penitence, both body and soul will become vessels of cleanliness and purity. (Shinjikankyo)
Page 286 - If one tries to end strife by strife, there will be strife forever. Forbearance alone can end strife, and this is truly a precious law. (Chuagonkyo) Nothing is so strong as patience; and where patience dwells malice takes flight.
Page 123 - awake, and look around you. No man is born with two fathers or two mothers. Look at the heavens above you: there are no two suns in the sky.
Page 284 - Do Good Peace of mind and understanding the Way are both born of goodness. Goodness is a great armor which fears no weapon. (Ananfumbetsukyd) A good man does good deeds and he passes from bliss unto bliss, from light into light; but an evil man does evil deeds and he goes from affliction unto affliction, from darkness into darkness. (Muryojukyo)