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We die, and we do not die.

“We die, and we do not die.” quote by Shunryu Suzuki
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“We die, and we do not die.”

Shunryu Suzuki

About This Quote

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

Existence includes both physical death and a transcendent continuity beyond it.

In simple terms: We die and yet persist.

Key Takeaway

Explore spiritual continuity.

Themes

mortality spirituality duality

Mood

contemplative calm

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • grief counseling
  • life planning
  • philosophical study

Key Concepts

Zen philosophy afterlife

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “not die” mean to you?
  • How does this view affect your daily life?
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