Birth Quote by Gautama Buddha
“Let go the past, let go the future, and let go the present (front, back, middle). Crossing to the farther shore of existence, with mind released everywhere, do not further undergo birth and decay.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Dhammapada, 3rd century BCE
Release attachment to past, present, and future to transcend the cycle of birth and death.
In simple terms: Let go of all time-bound attachments.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindfulness and non-attachment.
Themes
impermanence
mindfulness
spiritual liberation
non-attachment
Mood
calm
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- grief processing
- life transitions
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate presence without denying memory?
- What practices help you release temporal anxieties?
A Different Perspective
Complete detachment can be psychologically challenging.
