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Beam Quote by Anonymous

“Through countless births in the cycle of existence I have run, not finding although seeking the builder of this house; and again and again I faced the suffering of new birth. Oh housebuilder! Now you are seen. You shall not build a house again for me. All your beams are broken, the ridgepole is…” quote by Anonymous
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“Through countless births in the cycle of existence I have run, not finding although seeking the builder of this house; and again and again I faced the suffering of new birth. Oh housebuilder! Now you are seen. You shall not build a house again for me. All your beams are broken, the ridgepole is shattered. The mind has become freed from conditioning: the end of craving has been reached.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Poem: Buddhist Sutra, unknown source

The speaker describes endless cycles of rebirth and suffering, then reaches liberation when the mind is freed from desire and conditioning

In simple terms: Breaking free from endless rebirth and craving

Key Takeaway

Seek liberation from desire

Themes

suffering rebirth liberation

Mood

reflective calm

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Meditation practice
  • end‑of‑life reflection
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

impermanence non‑attachment mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the “house” symbolize for you?
  • How can you recognize when craving ends?
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