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“We stop the one who can't cease from seeking things outside, and practice with our bodies with a posture that seeks absolutely nothing. This is zazen.” quote by Kodo Sawaki
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“We stop the one who can't cease from seeking things outside, and practice with our bodies with a posture that seeks absolutely nothing. This is zazen.”

Kodo Sawaki

About This Quote

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

Advocates letting go of desire and practicing empty‑mind posture.

In simple terms: Practice zazen by seeking nothing.

Key Takeaway

Embrace emptiness to find peace.

Themes

mindfulness emptiness detachment

Mood

calm reflective

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • stress reduction
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

Zen philosophy non‑attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “nothing” mean to you?
  • How can you integrate detachment daily?
A Different Perspective

Empty mind may feel unsettling.

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