Buddhists talk about nirvana in very much the same terms as monotheists describe God. Karen Armstrong buddhistdescribegod Change image and share on social
Pain is something that's common to human life. When we ignore it, we aren't engaging in the whole reality, and the pain begins to fester. Karen Armstrong begincommonengage Change image and share on social
I have a very sharp tongue, I'm very impatient, and it's a lifelong struggle. Karen Armstrong impatientlifelongsharp Change image and share on social
In the holy city of Mecca, violence of any kind was forbidden. From the moment they left home, pilgrims were not permitted to carry weapons, to swat an insect or speak an angry word, a discipline that introduced them to a new way of living. Karen Armstrong angrycarrycity share on social
It's a great event to get outside and enjoy nature. I find it very exciting no matter how many times I see bald eagles. Karen Armstrong baldeagleenjoy Change image and share on social
Fundamentalists are not friends of democracy. And that includes your fundamentalists in the United States. Karen Armstrong democracyfriendfundamentalist Change image and share on social
Alas, all traditions lose their primal purity and we all fail our founders. Karen Armstrong alafailfounder Change image and share on social
Religious people often prefer to be right rather than compassionate. Often, they don't want to give up their egotism. They want their religion to endorse their ego, their identity. Karen Armstrong compassionateegoegotism Change image and share on social
The values of Islam are expressed by Muslims clearly. September 11 changed the world, and put Muslims on the spotlight. Karen Armstrong changeexpressislam Change image and share on social
I was a lousy nun. I couldn't do it. I couldn't find God. It wasn't suitable for me. It is suitable for very few people. Karen Armstrong findgodlousy Change image and share on social
