Damien Keown

Quotes

• “By learning to observe without becoming involved, the pattern of stimulus-response which underlies most human behaviour ...”
• “Zen has a pronounced iconoclastic tendency, and regards the study of texts, doctrines, and dogmas as a potential hindran...”
• “Is it necessary to believe in the existence of the six realms and the heavens and hells to be a Buddhist? Not necessaril...”
• “Individuals create themselves through their moral choices. By freely and repeatedly choosing certain sorts of things, an...”
• “all living creatures are entitled to respect in their own right, not simply because of the utility they may possess for ...”
• “history has no overall direction or purpose”