Concentration Quote by Henry Corbin
“Prayer is the highest form, the supreme act of the Creative Imagination. ... For prayer is not a request for something: it is the expression of a mode of being, a means of existing and of causing to exist, ... The organ of Prayer is the heart, the psychospiritual organ, with its concentration of energy, its himma. ... Prayer is a "creator" of vision, ... .”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets, Henry Corbin, 1975
Prayer is an act of creative imagination that shapes existence, not a request for external aid.
In simple terms: Prayer creates reality through inner being.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate prayer as a creative practice.
Themes
spirituality
creativity
existence
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- ritual practice
- healing sessions
Key Concepts
Imagination
psychospiritual energy
vision creation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your inner state affect external events?
- Can imagination replace desire?
A Different Perspective
Prayer may not guarantee tangible outcomes.
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