Body Quote by Gautama Buddha
“In exactly the same way, ... scatter your body, your feeling, your perception, your predispositions, your discriminative consciousness, break them up, knock them down, cease to play with them, apply yourself to the destruction of craving for them. Verily, ... the extinction of craving is Nirvana.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Dhammapada, Verse 277, 3rd century BCE
By deconstructing and letting go of all mental attachments, one can extinguish craving, leading to the state of Nirvana.
In simple terms: Let go of attachments to end craving.
Key Takeaway
Practice non‑attachment to achieve inner peace.
Themes
spirituality
mindfulness
detachment
enlightenment
Mood
calm
detached
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- daily mindfulness
- conflict resolution
- habit change
Key Concepts
impermanence
craving
nirvana
self‑inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What attachments hold you back?
- Can you observe craving without reacting?
A Different Perspective
Complete eradication of craving may be unrealistic for many.
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