Buddha nature Quote by Karl Brunnholzl
““As for the notion of Buddha nature, there is no reifying interpretation of it in any of the texts of the lineage of vast activity. The teachings on Buddha nature are not meant as a philosophical or even ontological alternative to emptiness. Buddha nature or the luminous nature of the mind is not seen as a monistic absolute beside which all other phenomena have an illusionlike status. Rather, it is the undeluded state of mind in which its self-delusion has fully and irreversibly ceased to operate. The main example that is used for it is space. However, in order to clarify that the insubstantial expanse of the mind is not like mere inert, outer space but that it is the luminous, natural unity of wisdom and expanse, the teachings on Buddha nature also give many examples for the luminous aspect of mind's nature and its boundless, inseparable qualities."-,””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Buddhist Philosophy, Karl Brunnholzl, 2015
Buddha nature is the mind's clear, luminous state beyond delusion, not a metaphysical absolute.
In simple terms: Mind's pure clarity beyond illusion.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate awareness of mind's true nature.
Themes
mindfulness
emptiness
Buddhist philosophy
Mood
calm
inquisitive
Type
spiritual
educational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- study of sutras
- psychological insight
Key Concepts
luminous mind
non-duality
spiritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- What blocks your perception of mind's clarity?
- How can you experience this luminous state?
A Different Perspective
Understanding may be hindered by conceptual thinking.
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