I said that if you attain your true self, then if you die…
““I said that if you attain your true self, then if you die in one hour, in one day, or in one month, it is no problem. If you only do “fixing-your-body” meditation, you will mostly be concerned with your body. But some day, when it’s time for your body to die, this meditation will not help, so you will not believe in it. This means it is not correct meditation. If you do correct meditation, being sick sometimes is OK; suffering sometimes is OK; dying someday is OK. The Buddha said, “If you keep a clear mind moment to moment, then you will get happiness everywhere.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True meditation embraces acceptance of illness, suffering, and death, leading to clear mind and universal happiness, unlike superficial practices focused on the body.
In simple terms: Meditation should accept all life aspects.
Cultivate clear, accepting mind.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- end‑of‑life counseling
- stress relief
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you view suffering in practice?
- Can you maintain clarity amid illness?
Accepting death may be frightening.