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“From contact comes feeling. From feeling comes reaction. This is what keeps us in the cycle of birth and death. Our reactions to our feelings are our passport to rebirth.” quote by Ayya Khema
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“From contact comes feeling. From feeling comes reaction. This is what keeps us in the cycle of birth and death. Our reactions to our feelings are our passport to rebirth.”

Ayya Khema

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Our emotions trigger reactions, creating a continuous cycle of existence and renewal.

In simple terms: Feelings cause reactions, which keep us in birth‑death cycles.

Key Takeaway

Observe feelings, choose conscious reactions.

Themes

spirituality cycle rebirth

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth
  • stress management

Key Concepts

mindfulness karma consciousness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you pause before reacting?
  • What patterns repeat in your emotional cycles?
A Different Perspective

Reactions can be impulsive, undermining intentional rebirth.

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