The Golden Rule Across the World’s Religions
Thirteen Sacred Texts – English Version
Bahá’í FaithLay 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. Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings |
BuddhismTreat not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful. The Buddha, Udana-Varga 5.18 |
ChristianityIn everything, do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets. Jesus, Matthew 7:12 |
ConfucianismOne 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, Analects 15.23 |
HinduismThis is the sum of duty: do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you. Mahabharata 5:1517 |
IslamNot one of you truly believes until you wish for others The Prophet Muhammad, Hadith |
JainismOne should treat all creatures in the world as one would like to be treated. Mahavira, Sutrakritanga 1.11.33 |
JudaismWhat is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour. This is the whole Torah; all the rest is commentary. Go and learn it. Hillel, Talmud, Shabbath 31a |
Native SpiritualityWe are as much alive as we keep the earth alive. Chief Dan George |
SikhismI am a stranger to no one; and no one is a stranger to me. Indeed, I am a friend to all. Guru Granth Sahib, p.1299 |
TaoismRegard your neighbour’s gain as your own gain and your neighbour’s loss as your own loss. Lao Tzu, T’ai Shang Kan Ying P’ien, 213-218 |
UnitarianismWe affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. Unitarian principle |
ZoroastrianismDo not do unto others whatever is injurious to yourself. Shayast-na-Shayast 13.29 |
Acknowledgements: This original English version was prepared by Paul McKenna.
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