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Prajnapdramita sutras sav: In the perfection of knowledge…

“Prajnapdramita sutras sav: In the perfection of knowledge, no [notions] such as "form is permanent" or "form is impermanent" are observable. If even a form as such is not observable, how could this be the case for [its] being permanent or impermanent? The same holds for [all phenomena] up through…” quote by Karl Brunnholzl
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““Prajnapdramita sutras sav: In the perfection of knowledge, no [notions] such as "form is permanent" or "form is impermanent" are observable. If even a form as such is not observable, how could this be the case for [its] being permanent or impermanent? The same holds for [all phenomena] up through omniscience.””

Karl Brunnholzl

About This Quote

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

The text asserts that ultimate reality transcends conceptual labels like permanent or impermanent, so such distinctions cannot be truly known.

In simple terms: Ultimate truth is beyond concepts of permanence.

Key Takeaway

Recognize limits of conceptual thinking.

Themes

Buddhism philosophy epistemology

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

scriptural philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Meditation
  • scholarly study
  • teaching
  • personal insight

Key Concepts

emptiness non-duality Madhyamaka

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you experience reality beyond labels?
  • Can you let go of fixed views?
A Different Perspective

Conceptual analysis may still be useful in practice.

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