Through countless births in the cycle of existence I have…
“Through countless births in the cycle of existence I have run, not finding although seeking the builder of this house; and again and again I faced the suffering of new birth. Oh housebuilder! Now you are seen. You shall not build a house again for me. All your beams are broken, the ridgepole is shattered. The mind has become freed from conditioning: the end of craving has been reached.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker describes endless cycles of rebirth and suffering, then reaches liberation when the mind is freed from desire and conditioning
In simple terms: Breaking free from endless rebirth and craving
Key Takeaway
Seek liberation from desire
Themes
suffering
rebirth
liberation
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Meditation practice
- end‑of‑life reflection
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
impermanence
non‑attachment
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “house” symbolize for you?
- How can you recognize when craving ends?
A Different Perspective
The path to freedom may still involve confronting deep subconscious patterns