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“We need to learn how to live consciously and, trusting ourselves, purposefully on that inevitable balance point between form and emptiness, relative and absolute, being and non-being, self and non-self, time and eternity, the finite and infinite. It is between all such dichotomies and poles that…” quote by Lama Surya Das
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““We need to learn how to live consciously and, trusting ourselves, purposefully on that inevitable balance point between form and emptiness, relative and absolute, being and non-being, self and non-self, time and eternity, the finite and infinite. It is between all such dichotomies and poles that our life actually flows.””

Lama Surya Das

About This Quote

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

Life flows between opposing concepts; embracing both sides creates balanced existence.

In simple terms: Balance comes from holding opposites.

Key Takeaway

Seek middle path.

Themes

duality balance spirituality

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation practice
  • conflict resolution
  • creative problem solving
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

non‑duality philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What dichotomies do you struggle with?
  • How can you integrate opposites in daily life?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on balance can ignore necessary distinctions.

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