Blind Quote by Dalai Lama
“Buddha was speaking about reality. Reality may be one, in its deepest essence, but Buddha also stated that all propositions about reality are only contingent. Reality is devoid of any intrinsic identity that can be captured by any one single proposition - that is what Buddha meant by "voidness." Therefore, Buddhism strongly discourages blind faith and fanaticism.”
About This Quote
Buddha taught that ultimate reality is singular yet beyond fixed description; concepts are provisional and cannot capture its true nature, leading to a warning against dogmatic belief.
In simple terms: Reality is one but cannot be fully described; avoid rigid beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Embrace openness and question assumptions.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
critical thinking
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
aphilosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- academic study of Buddhism
- interfaith dialogue
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
emptiness
non-duality
contingency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance insight with everyday responsibilities?
- What beliefs might you be holding without evidence?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on abstraction may detach from practical concerns.
