--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We do not realize that as soon as our…" description: "\"We do not realize that as soon as our thoughts cease and all attempts at forming ideas are forgotten the Buddha reveals himself before us.\" — D.T. Suzuki" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bda/d-t-suzuki-8748_cease_we-do-not-realize-that-as-soon-as-our-th_718856.jpg" --- # We do not realize that as soon as our thoughts cease and… ![“We do not realize that as soon as our thoughts cease and all attempts at forming ideas are forgotten the Buddha reveals himself before us.” quote by D.T. Suzuki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bda/d-t-suzuki-8748_cease_we-do-not-realize-that-as-soon-as-our-th_718856.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bda/d-t-suzuki-8748_cease_we-do-not-realize-that-as-soon-as-our-th_718856.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bda/d-t-suzuki-8748_cease_we-do-not-realize-that-as-soon-as-our-th_718856.jpg) > “We do not realize that as soon as our thoughts cease and all attempts at forming ideas are forgotten the Buddha reveals himself before us.” [D.T. Suzuki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/d-t-suzuki/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When the mind stops striving, the true self, akin to the Buddha, naturally appears. **In simple terms:** Quiet mind reveals true self. Key Takeaway Cultivate mental stillness. Themes spirituality mindfulness self‑realization Mood peaceful reflective Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - creative work - stress relief Key Concepts Buddhism philosophy psychology Questions to Reflect On - How can you create moments of mental silence? - What does “self” mean to you? 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