Nobuddi t1_jb0vyuz wrote on March 5, 2023 at 4:14 PM

I can almost guarantee the Buddha did not say this.

oscarish t1_jb3nmrt wrote on March 6, 2023 at 4:31 AM

"I didn't say that." -Buddha

Shawnigmatic t1_jb15yn1 wrote on March 5, 2023 at 5:24 PM

Probably not, no way to know for sure. It doesn't detract from the sentiment which is to strive to do good even if it seems too big a task because every moment has a greater impact than you know.

Nobuddi t1_jb17gcm wrote on March 5, 2023 at 5:34 PM

It kinda does detract from the sentiment though. The creator saw the need to (deceptively) name drop in order to give it some credibility, which is decidedly not in the spirit of the message. If it’s a good idea it can stand on its own.

The Buddha would generally not say any of these “I’m 14 and this is deep” kind of platitudes.

kissmypelican t1_jb3bbti wrote on March 6, 2023 at 2:45 AM

Isn’t there a book of quotes the Buddha didn’t say?

Nobuddi t1_jb3dbg3 wrote on March 6, 2023 at 3:02 AM

Hahaha I don't know but it should if it doesn't.

Shawnigmatic t1_jb5lxb2 wrote on March 6, 2023 at 4:43 PM

There's a website for it at least.

Shawnigmatic t1_jb5meed wrote on March 6, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Agree to disagree. I completely understand your point. I just see the merit in trying to spread a message even using a name drop because the message is more important than the delivery. Precisely to avoid your "I'm 14 and this is deep" point. This sentiment is profound in its own way but its simplified to aid in mental digestion. That simplification makes it accessible but dismissable so the tacked on name helps people to take a second and at least try to apply it personally before forgoing its worth.