Depth Quote by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
“You as a salt-being, made of salt, go to fathom the depth of the ocean, and in the process you yourself dissolve. A great maharishi once said that true meditation is like this.”
About This Quote
The quote uses salt dissolving in the ocean as a metaphor for meditation, suggesting that true practice dissolves the self into the larger reality.
In simple terms: Meditation dissolves the ego like salt in water.
Key Takeaway
Let go of ego to merge with the whole.
Themes
spirituality
meditation
ego
impermanence
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
aphilosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal practice
- retreats
- daily mindfulness
- stress reduction
Key Concepts
non‑duality
mindfulness
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does letting go change your perception?
- What does “dissolving” feel like in daily life?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too abstract for beginners.
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