Cease Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“As long as the mind is seeking to fill itself, it will always be empty. When the mind is no longer concerned with filling its own emptiness, then only does that emptiness cease to be.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: "The Nature of Mind", 1965, philosophical lecture
The mind's constant seeking fills emptiness, yet true emptiness ends when seeking stops; peace arises from non‑attachment.
In simple terms: Seeking fills emptiness; stopping ends it.
Key Takeaway
Practice non‑attachment to find peace.
Themes
mind
emptiness
peace
Mood
tranquil
contemplative
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- self‑inquiry
- daily mindfulness
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “emptiness” mean to you?
- How can you sit with silence?
A Different Perspective
Ceasing to seek may feel unsettling.
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