Quoting Dudjom Rinpoche on the buddha-nature: No words can…
“Quoting Dudjom Rinpoche on the buddha-nature: No words can describe it No example can point to it Samsara does not make it worse Nirvana does not make it better It has never been born It has never ceased It has never been liberated It has never been deluded It has never existed It has never been nonexistent It has no limits at all It does not fall into any kind of category”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage describes the ineffable nature of Buddha‑nature, beyond concepts, dualities, and existence.
In simple terms: Buddha‑nature is beyond words and categories.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the limits of conceptual thinking.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
non‑duality
emptiness
transcendence
Mood
contemplative
enigmatic
Type
aphor
teaching
When to use this quote
- meditation
- philosophical inquiry
- spiritual study
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Buddhist doctrine
ineffability
ontological limits
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one experience what cannot be described?
- What does “no limits” imply for practice?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across traditions.