Good and bad Quote by Dalai Lama XIV
““All phenomena—causes and effects, agents and actions, good and bad—merely exist conventionally; they are dependent-arisings. Because phenomena depend upon other factors for their existence, they are not independent. This absence of independence—or emptiness of inherent existence—is their ultimate truth. Comprehending this is wisdom.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Teachings on Emptiness, Dalai Lama, 2005
All phenomena arise dependent on causes and lack inherent existence, revealing emptiness as ultimate truth, which is wisdom to understand.
In simple terms: Things exist only through relationships, not alone.
Key Takeaway
Recognize interdependence to gain insight.
Themes
interdependence
emptiness
wisdom
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Meditation practice
- philosophical study
- mindfulness training
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
dependentendent origination
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing interdependence change your daily decisions?
- What practical benefits arise from realizing emptiness?
A Different Perspective
Understanding emptiness can be abstract and hard to apply practically.
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