Meditation is like going to the bottom of the sea, where…
““Meditation is like going to the bottom of the sea, where everything is calm and tranquil. On the surface of the sea there may be a multitude of waves but the sea is not affected below. In its deepest depths, the sea is all silence. When we start meditating, first we try to reach our own inner existence, our true existence- that is to say, the bottom of the sea. Then when the waves come from the outside world, we are not affected. Fear, doubt, worry and all the earthly turmoils just wash away, because inside us is solid peace. Thoughts cannot touch us, because our mind is all peace, all silence, all oneness. Like fish in the sea, they jump and swim but leave no mark. When we are in our highest meditation, we feel that we are the sea, and the animals in the sea cannot affect us. We feel that we are the sky, and all the birds flying past cannot affect us. Our mind is the sky and our heart is the infinite sea. This is meditation.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Meditation creates an inner calm that remains untouched by external turmoil, allowing thoughts and emotions to pass without disturbance.
In simple terms: Inner calm stays steady despite outside chaos.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner peace through regular meditation.
Themes
mindfulness
inner peace
resilience
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation practice
- stressful work environment
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Zen
consciousness
nonattachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain inner stillness when faced with sudden stress?
- What practices help you return to the “sea” after distraction?
A Different Perspective
External events can still trigger subconscious reactions despite conscious calm.