Essence 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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk on Buddhist philosophy, date unknown
The deepest nature of reality is singular, yet any description we give is provisional and dependent on perspective.
In simple terms: Reality is one but our statements about it are conditional.
Key Takeaway
Accept the limits of language when discussing ultimate truth.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
Buddhism
Mood
contemplative
humble
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- academic lecture
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
contingency
emptiness
dependent origination
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile the singularity of reality with the provisional nature of your beliefs?
- What role does language play in shaping your perception of truth?
A Different Perspective
Human language cannot fully capture the ineffable nature of ultimate reality.
