Antipathy Quote by Dogen
“Yet, though it is like this, simply, flowers fall amid our longing and weeds spring up amid our antipathy.”
About This Quote
Source Zen Text: Shobogenzo, 13th century
Even in longing, beauty appears as flowers; in hatred, weeds arise, showing the duality of experience.
In simple terms: Beauty and ugliness coexist with emotions.
Key Takeaway
Accept both light and dark aspects of feeling.
Themes
duality
impermanence
beauty
hate
nature
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
- mental health coping
- relationship dynamics
Key Concepts
Zen
Buddhist philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice beauty in painful longing?
- What weeds grow in your inner resentment?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex emotions.
