Buddha Quote by Kaiten Nukariya
““If you remember even a name of Buddha, it would deprive you of purity of heart." The conventional or orthodox idea of Buddha or Deity might seem smooth and fair, like a gold chain, being polished and hammered through generations by religious goldsmiths; but it has too much fixity and frigidity to be worn by us. "Strike””
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Mahaparinirvana Sutra, traditional Buddhist text
Remembering Buddha's name can create attachment, limiting pure heart; true purity lies beyond conceptual fixation.
In simple terms: Attachment to labels hinders spiritual purity.
Key Takeaway
Release fixed concepts to nurture a pure heart.
Themes
spirituality
purity
attachment
conceptualism
Buddhism
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- study of Buddhist texts
- personal reflection
- teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
non‑attachment
emptiness
mindfulness
iconoclasm
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance reverence and non‑attachment?
- What practices help you maintain a pure heart?
A Different Perspective
Some traditions argue that reverence for Buddha aids practice, not hinders it.
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