All state Quote by Adyashanti
“Silence and stillness are not states and therefore cannot be produced or created. Silence is the non-state in which all states arise and subside. Silence, stillness and awareness are not states and can never be perceived in their totality as objects. Silence is itself the eternal witness without form or attributes. As you rest more profoundly as the witness, all objects take on their natural functionality, and awareness becomes free of the mind's compulsive contractions and identifications. It returns to its natural non-state of Presence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The End of Your World, 2008
Silence is a non-state that underlies all experiences, revealing true awareness.
In simple terms: Silence is the background of all states.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate deep stillness to access pure awareness.
Themes
spirituality
mindfulness
presence
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- quiet retreats
- daily mindfulness
Key Concepts
non-duality
witness consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize the non-state in daily life?
- What practices deepen your witness?
A Different Perspective
Silence can be elusive without disciplined practice.
