The Golden Rule in

Buddhism

I will act towards others exactly as I would act towards myself

 

from Udana-Varga c. 500 BCE

 

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The Golden Rule in

Hinduism

This is the sum of duty:
Do nothing to others which, if done to you, could cause you pain

from the Mahabharata c. 150 BCE

 

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The Golden Rule in

Christianity

Treat others as you would like them to treat you.

 

from the New Testament c 90 CE

 

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The Golden Rule in

Judaism

What is harmful to yourself, do not do to your fellow men.

That is the whole of the law and the remainder is but commentary.

from Hilel: the Talmud c 100 CE

 

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The Golden Rule in

Islam

None of you truly believe,

until he wishes for his brothers what he wishes for himself.

 

a saying of the prophet Muhammad 7th century CE

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