Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Golden Rule

Native Spirituality
We are as much alive as we keep the Earth alive.
Chief Dan George


Sikhism
I am a stranger to no one; and no one is a stranger to me. Indeed, I am a friend to all.
Guru Granth Sahib, pg. 1299


Christianity
In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.
Jesus, Matthews 7:12


BaHa'I Faith
Lay not on any soul a load that you would not wish to be laid upon you, and desire not for anyone the things you would not desire for yourself.
Baha'ullah, Gleanings


Judaism
What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour. This is the whole Torah; all the rest is commentary.
Hillel, Talmud, Shabbat 31a


Buddhism
Treat not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.
Udana-Varga 5.18


Islam
Not one of you truly believes until you wish for others what you wish for yourself.
The Prophet Muhammad, Hadith


Taoism
Regard your neighbour's gain as your own gain, and your neighbour's loss as your own loss.
T'ai Shang Kan Ying P'ien, 213-218


Hinduism
This is the sum of duty: do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you.
Mahabharata 5:1517


Confucianism
One word which sums up the basis of all good conduct...loving kindness. Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.
Confucius, Analeets, 15.23


Jainism
One should treat all creatures in the world as one would like to be treated.
Mahavira,Sutrakritanga


Unitarianism
We affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
Unitarian principle


Zoroastrianism
Do not do unto others whatever is injurious to yourself.
Shayast-na-Shayast, 13.29

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very, very beautiful. Thank you much.

Terri said...

There is a universal truth that resonates through all "religions" and faiths....

Annie's Mom said...

Wonderful - thank you so much for posting this!

Kate Morningstar said...

Lovely, Jan. Many thanks.

June Butler said...

Jan, thanks. A timely reminder that no one of us has the whole truth.