Born Quote by Gautama Buddha
“There is, Oh Monks, a not-born, a not-become, a not-made, a not-compounded. Monks, if that unborn, not-become, not-made, not-compounded were not, there would be no escape from this here that is born, become, made and compounded.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Mahaparinirvana Sutra, 2nd century CE
The quote describes the unconditioned state beyond birth, becoming, and composition, implying that without this unconditioned reality, liberation is impossible.
In simple terms: Freedom comes from recognizing the unconditioned state beyond ordinary existence.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the unconditioned to find liberation.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
liberation
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- philosophical study
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
emptiness
non-self
dependent origination
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing non-self affect daily life?
- What practices reveal the unconditioned?
