Meditation means how to be not a mind. How to be not a…
“Meditation means how to be not a mind. How to be not a mind! Meditation means how to create the state of no-mindedness. It doesn't mean unconsciousness. It means conscious and still, without any disturbance in the consciousness; conscious with no ripples, with no waves, with no vibrations; conscious as a deep, calm, silent pool with no ripples on it, with no disturbances on the surface; just a calm silent pool with no breeze to disturb, just mirrorlike.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Meditation is achieving a state of conscious stillness without mental chatter, like a calm, undisturbed pool.
In simple terms: Meditation is quiet, conscious stillness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate silent awareness.
Themes
mindfulness
inner peace
consciousness
Mood
calm
focused
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily practice
- stress relief
- creative work
- spiritual retreat
- therapy
Key Concepts
non-duality
stillness
presence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice mental chatter?
- What practices help sustain stillness?
A Different Perspective
It can be difficult to maintain without discipline.