Underneath the world of sense perceptions and the world of…
“Underneath the world of sense perceptions and the world of mind activity, there is the vastness of being. There's a vast spaciousness. There's a vast stillness and there's a little ripple activity on the surface, which isn't separate, just like the ripples are not separate from the ocean.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Being and mind are interwoven; existence is a spacious stillness with surface ripples of activity
In simple terms: Existence is a vast stillness with surface ripples
Recognize the unity of mind and being
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- psychotherapy
- daily mindfulness
- creative work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice the underlying stillness?
- What practices reveal the unity of mind and being?
Focusing on surface activity can distract from deeper stillness