Failure Quote by Kaiten Nukariya
““If you want to secure Dhyana, let go of your anxieties and failures in the past; let bygones be bygones; cast aside enmity, shame, and trouble, never admit them into your brain; let pass the imagination and anticipation of future hardships and sufferings; let go of all your annoyances, vexations, doubts, melancholies, that impede your speed in the race of the struggle for existence. As the miser sets his heart on worthless dross and accumulates it, so an unenlightened person clings to worthless mental dross and spiritual rubbish, and makes his mind a dust-heap. Some people constantly dwell on the minute details of their unfortunate circumstances, to make themselves more unfortunate than they really are; some go over and over again the symptoms of their disease to think themselves into serious illness; and some actually bring evils on them by having them constantly in view and waiting for them. A man asked Poh Chang (Hyaku-jo): "How shall I learn the Law?" "Eat when you are hungry," replied the teacher; " sleep when you are tired. People do not simply eat at table, but think of hundreds of things; they do not simply sleep in bed, but think of thousands of things."[FN#239]””
About This Quote
Source Text: Buddhist teaching attributed to Hyaku-jo, early 20th century
Releasing past anxieties, future worries, and mental clutter frees the mind for purposeful action and reduces suffering.
In simple terms: Let go of mental burdens to act freely.
Key Takeaway
Release mental clutter for clarity.
Themes
mindfulness
detachment
mental health
spiritual practice
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- stress reduction
- health recovery
- personal growth
- decision making
Key Concepts
non‑attachment
impermanence
mental hygiene
Questions to Reflect On
- What mental burdens hold you back?
- How can you balance release with responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting practical responsibilities while focusing on mental release can be counterproductive.
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