Duncan Sheik Quotes

I admire the fact that the central core of Buddhist teaching involves mindfulness and loving kindness and compassion.

The philosophy of Buddhism is connected to everything. So it probably does have some connection with acting, yes.

I describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. No more, no less.

I never stopped studying Buddhism. In the past few years, in between movies, I do a retreat.

I am a simple Buddhist monk - no more, no less.

When I first was exposed to Buddhism in the mid-1960s, I said it was so practical and utterly pragmatic. That's what attracted me to Buddhism.

Just studying Buddhism, then meditating and going to Buddhist monasteries, talking to Buddhist monks, combined with the Thai people themselves, changed the way I look at the world.

Buddhism has become a socially recognized religious philosophy for Americans, whereas it used to be considered an exotic religion.

What's really great about Buddhism is its rational, informal quality. Coming from my experience of growing up a Catholic, I found Buddhism to be refreshingly easygoing and forgiving.

I'm fascinated by Buddhism. I adore Buddhism, and I read about it all the time, but I haven't formally become a Buddhist, although I don't really know why I haven't. I guess I feel I don't need to.

So all of the music had reference, or is inspired by something of the dharma that I've come in contact with.

I'm a Buddhist and active in my Buddhist's Association, and I'm actually a National Young Women's representative for the organization, so I travel a lot helping young women who are practicing Buddhism.

Music is not the only reason that I practice Buddhism anymore because it has affected my whole life.

I do know that some Buddhists are able to attain peace of mind.

For me, Buddhism is a psychology and a philosophy that provides a means, upayas, for working with the mind.

Of all the religions, I am most partial to Buddhism.

I'm not Buddhist, but I am drawn to it because it seems the most beneficial of organised religions and the most compassionate.

I have a profound affection for Buddhism, and Zen Buddhism's particular ways of meditating.

I practice Rasayana Buddhism.

I'm just the worst little Buddhist in town.

The Buddha is your real body, your original mind.

I realize that many elements of the Buddhist teaching can be found in Christianity, Judaism, Islam. I think if Buddhism can help, it is the concrete methods of practice.

I often wonder when I make a film - I'm thinking of making a film of the Buddha - and I often wonder: If Buddha had all the elements that are given to a director - if he had music, if he had visuals, if he had a video camera - would we get Buddhism better?

I'm a Buddhist.

I am a Buddhist.