By meditation we try to slow down the mechanism of…
“By meditation we try to slow down the mechanism of projections. If the mechanism is slowed down and even for a single moment you begin to be aware of the gap - imageless gap of the screen - you have the glimpse. Suddenly you know that you have lived in the dreams of your own creation; and whatsoever you have known as the world was not the world really, it was YOUR world.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Meditation slows mental projections, revealing a gap where one sees the illusion of reality as self‑created dreams.
In simple terms: Meditation shows reality is a personal dream.
Key Takeaway
Use meditation to notice mental gaps and question perceived reality.
Themes
mindfulness
illusion
self‑awareness
Mood
contemplative
curious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- psychotherapy
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
non‑dualism
consciousness
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What does recognizing the world as a dream change your daily actions?
- How can you balance insight with responsibility?
A Different Perspective
The insight may lead to nihilism or disengagement from practical life.