If you can love death you become deathless; if you can…
“If you can love death you become deathless; if you can understand non-being then your being becomes the very ground of being-hood, the very ground of God. If you can love non-being then nothing can destroy you, you have transcended time and space. Then you have become one with the total, and this is what holiness is - to become whole is to be holy.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Embracing death and non‑being removes fear, leading to a timeless, holistic sense of holiness and unity with the whole.
In simple terms: Loving death and emptiness makes you fearless and whole.
Accept impermanence to transcend fear.
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When to use this quote
- meditation
- philosophical study
- spiritual practice
- creative work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does embracing emptiness affect daily actions?
- Can fear of death be fully overcome?
Such acceptance can be unsettling and may clash with everyday life.