The deluding passions are inexhaustible. I vow to…
“The deluding passions are inexhaustible. I vow to extinguish them all. The number of beings is endless. I vow to save them all. The Truth cannot be told. I vow to explain it. The Way which cannot be followed is unattainable. I vow to attain it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Expresses the endless drive to eliminate suffering and attain truth, acknowledging the paradox of unattainable goals.
In simple terms: Desire to end suffering is endless.
Pursue compassion despite limits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- ethical practice
- mindful living
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What suffering do you seek to end?
- How do you accept unattainable truths?
Complete eradication of desire may be impossible.