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“Everything good and bad comes from your own mind. To find something beyond the mind is impossible.”

Bodhidharma

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Source Sutra: The Treatise on the Two Entrances and Four Practices, 6th century

All experiences arise from the mind; transcending the mind is unattainable.

In simple terms: Mind creates all good and bad.

Key Takeaway

Recognize mental origins of experience.

Themes

mindfulness philosophy spirituality

Mood

contemplative calm

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation practice
  • cognitive reframing
  • stress management

Key Concepts

non‑duality mental constructs

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your mind shape your reality?
  • Can you observe thoughts without judgment?
A Different Perspective

Some argue that transcendence is possible through deep practice.

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