Buddhism Quote by Gary Snyder
“When the mind is exhausted of images, it invents its own.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Back Door, Gary Snyder, 1972
When the mind runs out of external images, it creates its own internal visions.
In simple terms: An exhausted mind invents new images.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner imagination.
Themes
creativity
mindfulness
imagination
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
philosophical
creative
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- problem solving
- dream analysis
Key Concepts
psychology
visualization
inner work
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice when your mind is fabricating images?
- What practices help balance inner and outer perception?
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