Doe Quote by Dalai Lama
“If through practice of insight you develop a sense of ease, then time has no relevance. If you're miserable, time does matter. It's so unbearable, so enormous you want to get out of it as soon as possible.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Buddhist teachings, 2005
Developing insight brings ease, making time feel irrelevant; suffering makes time feel urgent.
In simple terms: Insight eases time pressure.
Cultivate mindfulness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stress management
- therapy
- personal growth
- meditation practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal insight change your experience of time?
- Can mindfulness reduce suffering?
Insight alone may not solve external hardships.