Boards Quote by Frederick Lenz
“Nirvikalpa Samadhi means that you've gone off the board; you've gone off the map. There is no way to describe it. You have attained liberation and are no longer bound by the cycle of existence. You just are, and yet you're not, at the same time.”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Spiritual Lectures, 1990s
Nirvikalpa Samadhi is an indescribable state beyond ordinary reality, a liberation from the cycle of existence, where one both is and is not.
In simple terms: A profound, indescribable liberation beyond normal reality.
Key Takeaway
Seek transcendence beyond ordinary perception.
Themes
spirituality
liberation
non‑duality
Mood
tranquil
mystical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- philosophical study
- personal awakening
Key Concepts
samadhi
mystical experience
Questions to Reflect On
- Can ordinary people experience this state?
- What practices lead toward it?
A Different Perspective
Such states may be inaccessible to many.
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