Bird Quote by Gautama Buddha
“He whose inflowing thoughts are dried up, who is unattached to food, whose dwelling place is an empty and imageless release - the way of such a person is hard to follow, like the path of birds through the sky.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Dhammapada, verse 124, 3rd century BCE
A mind free of cravings and detached from physical needs follows a rare, lofty path, difficult for most to understand.
In simple terms: Detachment makes a rare, hard path.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mental freedom.
Themes
detachment
spirituality
mindfulness
Mood
contemplative
serene
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- monastic life
- meditative practice
- spiritual teaching
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
renunciation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one balance detachment with daily responsibilities?
- What practices help soften the difficulty of this path?
A Different Perspective
Such a path may isolate one from ordinary life.
