Beyond the ten thousand states of mind is the still point…
“Beyond the ten thousand states of mind is the still point. It exists within them all, yet beyond them. It is not affected by them. It gives birth to them. This is the riddle.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The ultimate still point lies beyond all mental states, untouched and generative, serving as the source of all experiences.
In simple terms: A timeless stillness creates all mind states.
Cultivate inner stillness.
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When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- creative work
- stress relief
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you access this still point daily?
- What practices reveal its influence?
Achieving such stillness may seem abstract or unattainable.