Abandoned Quote by Gautama Buddha
“Monks, when ignorance is abandoned, and knowledge arises in the monk, with the ending of ignorance and the arising of knowledge he clings neither to sense-pleasures, nor does he cling to views, nor to precepts and vows, nor to a Self-doctrine. Not clinking, he is not disturbed; not disturbed, he attains individually nibbana.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Mahaparinirvana Sutta, 1st century BCE
When ignorance ends, a monk attains freedom from attachments, achieving nibbana.
In simple terms: Letting go of ignorance leads to enlightenment.
Key Takeaway
Practice non-attachment to find peace.
Themes
spirituality
detachment
enlightenment
Mood
calm
inquisitive
Type
spiritual
didactic
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- ethical living
- self‑inquiry
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What attachments hold you back?
- How can you cultivate non‑attachment?
A Different Perspective
Hard to fully detach from ingrained habits.
