Identity Quote by Jeremy Limn
“Zen does not confuse self with selflessness , both are one and one are another.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Essay: Zen and Self, Jeremy Limn, 2020
Zen teaches that self and selflessness are not opposites but interwoven, each reflecting the other.
In simple terms: Self and selflessness are interconnected.
Key Takeaway
Practice seeing yourself in others and others in yourself.
Themes
identity
selflessness
interconnectedness
Mood
calm
inspired
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- community service
- self‑inquiry
Key Concepts
non-duality
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing interdependence reduce ego?
- What practices deepen this insight?
A Different Perspective
Over‑identifying with self can still cause ego.
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