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“Deep down, fundamentally, we are the 'unborn'. We never came into being and we never go out of being. All of these coming and goings are just pulses in the pattern” quote by Bankei Yotaku
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“Deep down, fundamentally, we are the 'unborn'. We never came into being and we never go out of being. All of these coming and goings are just pulses in the pattern”

Bankei Yotaku

About This Quote

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

Existence is a transient pattern of pulses; we are not fixed beings but ever‑flowing moments within a larger continuum.

In simple terms: We are fleeting patterns, not permanent selves.

Key Takeaway

Self is a temporary pulse.

Themes

existentialism impermanence mindfulness

Mood

reflective serene

Type

spiritual poetic

When to use this quote

  • grieving a loss
  • meditating on breath
  • accepting change in relationships

Key Concepts

non‑attachment process ontology

Practical Applications

  • use breath awareness to notice thoughts arise and pass
  • practice letting go of fixed identity labels

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to be 'unborn' in everyday life?
  • How can recognizing impermanence reduce suffering?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical responsibilities by over‑emphasizing fluidity.

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