Bhikkus, all is burning. And what is the all that is…
““Bhikkus, all is burning. And what is the all that is burning? The eye is burning, visible forms are burning, eye-consciousness is burning, eye-contact is burning; also whatever is felt as pleasant or painful or neither-painful-nor-pleasant that arises with eye-contact as its condition, that too is burning. Burning with what? Burning with the fire of greed, with the fire of hate, with the fire of delusion, with birth, ageing and death, with sorrow, with lamentation, with pain, grief and despair it is burning.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
All experiences burn with desire, aversion, and ignorance, leading to suffering.
In simple terms: Desire and ignorance cause suffering.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mindfulness to extinguish fire.
Themes
suffering
impermanence
mindfulness
Mood
tranquil
reflective
Type
Buddhism:1
Enlightenment:0
Fire:1
Philosophy:0
Religion:0
Bhikkus Burning:0
Burning Eye:0
Consciousness Burning:0
Eye Burning:0
Condition Burning:0
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- ethical living
- stress management
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
Buddhism
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does craving create suffering?
- What practices calm the mind?
A Different Perspective
Understanding fire may be abstract for beginners.