Beautiful Quote by Dogen
“Something you want badly enough can always be gained. No matter how fierce the enemy, how remote the beautiful lady, or how carefully guarded the treasure, there is always a means to the goal for the earnest seeker. The unseen help of the guardian gods of heaven and earth assure fulfillment.”
About This Quote
Source Zen Text: "Shobogenzo", 1230
Earnest seeking, aided by unseen forces, can achieve any goal.
In simple terms: Faith and effort bring success.
Key Takeaway
Persist with humility.
Themes
determination
faith
spiritual aid
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
zen
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance effort and faith?
- What is “unseen help”?
A Different Perspective
May rely on supernatural belief.
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