Advice Quote by Bodhidharma
“Externally keep yourself away from all relationships, and internally have no pantings in your heart; when your mind is like unto a straight-standing wall, you may enter into the Path.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch, 8th century
Detachment from external ties and internal cravings leads to a clear mind, allowing one to follow the spiritual path.
In simple terms: Let go of attachments to find clarity.
Cultivate inner stillness to pursue enlightenment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- daily life
- decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you balance healthy relationships with inner stillness?
- What practices help reduce mental clutter?
Complete detachment is unrealistic for most people.