Buddha’s Wisdom


I came across the most eye-opening post this morning and I thought I’d share it with you:

Buddha was well known for his ability to respond to evil with good.
And there was a man that knew about this reputation and he traveled miles and miles to test Buddha.

When he got in Buddha’s presence he verbally abused him, he insulted and offended him.
Buddha was unmoved.

He simply turned to the man and said: ‘ May I ask you a question?’
The man agreed and said: ‘ Well what?’

Buddha: ‘ When someone offers you a gift and you decline to accept it, to whom then does it belong?’
Man: ‘ Well then it belongs to the person who offered it.’
Buddha smiled: ‘That is correct.’

Buddha: So if I decline to accept your abuse, does it not then still belong to you?
The man was speechless and left.

Next –> 11 Life lessons from Buddha

Have a Rockin’ day
Diggy

 

  • mita

    i taught this one to my grand daughter and in turn she shared the story with her class.

  • Prasadini Anuradha

    yes i know this…. because i am a Buddhism…

  • Eien

    ur blog is cool :)

    • http://www.upgradereality.com Diggy

      Thank you!

  • Amanda

    I have to say, that helped me abit with my problems I’m facing right now. It lightend my mood. :)

    • Diggy

      Glad to hear that Amanda :) Hope you have a good day!

  • Dhiya

    that totally make sense.. =))

    • Diggy – UpgradeReality.com

      Hey Dhiya!
      Welcome to Upgradereality!
      Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!

  • Christine

    I love this.

    Awesome!

    • Diggy – UpgradeReality.com

      Hey Christine :)

      You’re totally welcome! :)

  • http://www.simplywilldo.com Zoli Cserei

    Wow. That. Is. Some. Awesome. Wise. Quote.

    Thanks dude :D
    .-= Zoli Cserei´s last blog ..Great Tools Don’t Make Great Talents =-.

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  • ægil

    something just exploded in my mind after reading this mini(but profound) article.

    what is it, my ability to become offended, a part of it.

    I landed on this site through Bud Hennekes.
    nice articles

    • Diggy – UpgradeReality.com

      Heya Aegil!

      Welcome to Upgradereality!
      I also think this is an amazing piece of wisdom, eye-opening!

      Glad you enjoyed it too and glad to have you here!
      Cheers!

  • Katya

    wow amazing…

    • Diggy – UpgradeReality.com

      :) It is!

  • http://patriciasingleton.blogspot.com Patricia – Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker

    I had a spiritual teacher a few years ago who taught me a little about the beliefs of Buddha. This was one of them. Acting rather than reacting is still a challenge for me. Thanks for the reminder.

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  • Oscar – freestyle mind

    “Buddha: So if I decline to accept your abuse, does it not then still belong to you?”

    What a pearl of wisdom. I’ve just copied this on my block-note and re read it every day. Buddha was an example of proactive person.

  • http://www.upgradereality.com Diggy – Upgradereality.com

    Hey Shahid!
    Thanks for pointing out that little typo *whoops*. Corrected it and glad you enjoyed the post!

  • http://www.UnleashReality.com Alex

    haha awwwwsome.

    one of those “hah!” moments!

    power stuff
    regards
    alex

  • http://www.benjamincip.com Benjamin Cip

    Nice photo! I’d love to visit this place someday.

    • Alberth

      it’s called Borobudur and located at my country, Indonesia. we’ll be glad to have u here someday. :)

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    Wow, awesome message man, thanks for sharing!