Nagarjuna Quotes

A collection of quotes by Nagarjuna.

Nagarjuna (c. 150-250 CE) was an influential Buddhist philosopher and monk. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in the development of the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism. Nagarjuna's philosophical works, particularly the "Mulamadhyamakakarika," had a profound impact on shaping the understanding of emptiness (shunyata) and the Middle Way (Madhyamaka) philosophy. His teachings emphasize the interdependence and interconnectedness of all phenomena and advocate for non-attachment and non-dualism. Nagarjuna's philosophical insights continue to be highly studied and debated within Buddhist and academic circles.

If you desire ease, forsake learning.

If you desire ease, forsake learning.

Nagarjuna

Learning

The science which teacheth arts and handicrafts is merely sc

The science which teacheth arts and handicrafts is merely science for the gaining of a living; but the science which teacheth deliverance from worldly existence, is not that the true science?

Nagarjuna

Science

Although you may spend your life killing, You will not exhau

Although you may spend your life killing, You will not exhaust all your foes. But if you quell your own anger, your real enemy will be slain.

Nagarjuna

Anger