Architecture Quote by Christmas Humphreys
“When a builder builds he clears the ground for his new foundations. Then he sees that the basic structure will support the whole. Should we not also clear the mind - at least that part of it that we can reach - of the ruins of past thinking, before building our palace of dharma which will one day reach the sky.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Buddhist Path, Christmas Humphreys, 1965
To create lasting insight, one must first remove outdated mental habits, allowing new, higher aspirations to be built upon a clean foundation.
In simple terms: Clear old thoughts before forming new goals.
Key Takeaway
Discard limiting beliefs first.
Themes
mindfulness
growth
spirituality
Mood
reflective
calm
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
advice
When to use this quote
- personal development
- meditation practice
- goal setting
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
impermanence
mental conditioning
foundation building
Questions to Reflect On
- What mental "ruins" are you holding onto?
- How can you regularly clear your mind?
A Different Perspective
Old patterns may resurface if not fully examined.
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