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Golden Rule of Religions and Philosophies
Christianity
Matthew 7:12 “In everything, do unto others what you would have them do
to you. For this sums up the law and the prophets.”
Buddhism: Udanavarga 5:18 “Do not offend others as you would not want
to be offended.”
Islam: Prophet Muhammad “None of you are true believers until you
love for your brother what you love for yourself.
Judaism:
Hillel, Talmud, Shabbat 31a
What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. This is the whole Torah;
all the rest is commentary.
Confucianism: Analects 15:23
Tzu-kung asked, “Is there one word which can serve as the guiding
principle for conduct throughout life?” Confucius said, “It is the word
altruism (shu). Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to
you.”
Sikhism: Guru Granth Sahib, pg. 1299
I am a stranger to no one; and no one is a stranger to me. Indeed, I am
a friend to all.
Taoism: T’ai Shang Kan Ying P’ien, 213–218
Regard your neighbor’s gain as your own gain and your neighbor’s loss as
your own loss.
Jainism: Mahavira, Sutrakritanga
One should treat all creatures in the world as one would like to be treated.
Aboriginal Spirituality: Chief Dan George
We are much alive as we keep the Earth alive.
The Golden Rule is the principle of treating others as you want to be
treated. It is a maxim that is found in many religions, cultures and
philosophies. It can be considered as an ethic of reciprocity in some
religions, although other religions treat it differently. It’s interesting that
despite differences in religion and belief systems as people, treating
everyone kindly is part of almost every single one. Kindness is telling a
struggling soul that there is love to be found in this world.
Be kind. Always.
Zoroastrianism: Shayast-na-Shayast 13.29
Do not do unto others whatever is injurious to yourself.
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