Edward Conze Quotes

United Kingdom, Scholar
March 18, 1904 – September, 24, 1979.

Edward Conze was born Eberhart Julius Dietrich Conze . The British-born, German national was known as a scholar of Marxism and Buddhism. He emigrated to Britain in 1935 and lived there for most of the rest of his life.

Unable to function as plants, we must serve as manure.

Edward Conze
- Function
- Serve
- Plants
The Buddha-nature which is ours from the very beginning is like the sun which emerges from the clouds, or like a mirror which, when rubbed, regains its original purity and clarity.

Edward Conze
- Mirror
- Clarity
- Emerges

Prajñāpāramitā Buddhism is not a religion suitable for the brainless.

Edward Conze
One should therefore not rely on mere words, but everywhere search for the intention behind them.

Edward Conze
- Words
- Search
- Intention
Abide not with dualism, Carefully avoid pursuing it; As soon as you have right and wrong, Confusion ensues, and Mind is lost.

Edward Conze
- Mind
- Lost
- Confusion
One in All All in One-- If only this is realized, No more worry about your not being perfect.

Edward Conze
- Perfect
- Worry
- Realized
Try not to seek after the true Only cease to cherish opinions.

Edward Conze
- Opinions
- Seek
- Cherish