It's often difficult for us to act compassionately, but sacred art eases the difficulty by ennobling us. Huston Smith actartcompassionately Change image and share on social
I don't have any fear of death. I do, however, have an inordinate fear of becoming dependent on other people. To me, that's the severest test, not death. Huston Smith deathdependentfear Change image and share on social
I grew up taking it for granted that missionaries were what American boys grew up to be. Huston Smith americanboygrant Change image and share on social
Whether things turn out for the better depends on what we do. We ought not spend our time masterminding the future, but recognize our marching orders: to do the best we can for history and the planet. Huston Smith dependfuturehistory Change image and share on social
Rationalism and Newtonian science has lured us into dark woods, but a new metaphysics can rescue us. Huston Smith darkluremetaphysic Change image and share on social
The Buddha is in me, the Buddha is in you. Live up to it. Huston Smith buddhalive Change image and share on social
The New Age movement looks like a mixed bag. I see much in it that seems good: It's optimistic; it's enthusiastic; it has the capacity for belief. On the debit side, I think one needs to distinguish between belief and credulity. Huston Smith agebagbelief share on social
I had assumed that Bush's seemingly inflexible policy to support Sharon was for political reasons of his getting elected. But as to whether he really believes his actions are going to hasten the day of the final conflict, I do not know. Huston Smith actionassumebelieve share on social
Walnuts have a shell, and they have a kernel. Religions are the same. They have an essence, but then they have a protective coating. This is not the only way to put it. But it's my way. So the kernels are the same. However, the shells are different. Huston Smith coatessencekernel share on social
I've spent the last 50 years or so steeping myself in the world's religions, and I've done my homework. I've gone to each of the world's eight great religions and sought out the most profound scholars I could find, and I've apprenticed myself to them and actually practiced each faith. Huston Smith apprenticefaithfind share on social
