Enlightenment Quote by Huangbo Xiyun
“All Buddhas and ordinary people are just one mind. This mind is beyond all measurements, names, oppositions: this very being is it; as soon as you stir your mind you turn away from it.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: The Platform Sutra, 8th century
All beings share a single, unmeasurable mind; recognizing this dissolves dualities and ego.
In simple terms: Everyone is one mind beyond labels.
Key Takeaway
See beyond distinctions.
Themes
unity
mindfulness
non-duality
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- conflict resolution
- creative collaboration
Key Concepts
emptiness
interconnectedness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view change your relationships?
- Can you experience it?
A Different Perspective
Hard to grasp without experiential insight.
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