Assimilation Quote by Frederick Lenz
“The dialectical change of mind that occurs in Buddhism is not simply the assimilation of a new philosophical basis or religious basis for viewing and interpreting experience. Rather it is the complete structural revision of that which is.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, 1995
Buddhist transformation rewires the mind’s structure, not just adding new ideas, leading to a fundamental shift in experience.
In simple terms: Mind change is deep, not superficial.
Key Takeaway
Seek profound mental transformation.
Themes
mindfulness
spiritual growth
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
philosophical
Type
spiritual
transformational
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- psychotherapy
- personal crisis
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Buddhism
cognitive restructuring
ontology
Questions to Reflect On
- What core beliefs would you revise?
- How does deep change differ from learning?
A Different Perspective
Structural change can be resisted or misunderstood.
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