Buddhism Quote by Cheryl Pallant
““Follow emptiness, the rise and fall of breath, the sun greeting the moon, one thought dissolving into the next. Let all preconceptions fall away. Let the purity of each moment rise up. Your own mind is unsubstantial like the sky.””
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: “The Way of Emptiness”, 2015
Mindfulness reveals the fleeting nature of thoughts, urging release of preconceptions to experience pure presence.
In simple terms: Let go of thoughts, feel each moment.
Key Takeaway
Practice letting go daily.
Themes
mindfulness
emptiness
presence
spirituality
philosophy
Mood
calm
contemplative
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Meditation
- creative writing
- therapy
- daily routines
Key Concepts
Zen
consciousness
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice thoughts without judgment?
- What does “purity of each moment” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Some may find emptiness unsettling.
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