Buddhism Quote by Frederick Lenz
“When you meditate you can stand back from your desire. When you silence the mind and there is stillness, only then can you tell if a desire is dharma.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Spiritual Path of Meditation, Frederick Lenz, 1995
Meditation creates inner distance, allowing you to discern whether a desire aligns with your true purpose (dharma).
In simple terms: Meditation helps you see if a wish is your true path.
Key Takeaway
Use stillness to test your motivations.
Themes
mindfulness
self‑discovery
spirituality
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
advice
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- career decisions
- relationship choices
- creative projects
Key Concepts
dharma
inner awareness
detachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you tell if a desire serves your deeper purpose?
- What practices deepen this inner clarity?
A Different Perspective
Stillness alone may not reveal practical constraints of a desire.
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