Enlightenment Quote by Karl Brunnholzl
![“Conventionally though, not realizing this [undifferentiable unity] is labeled "the phase of cyclic existence," while its realization, just as it is, [is called] "the attainment of Buddhahood." At this point, however, there is neither a conditioned nor an unconditioned substance or entity that is…” quote by Karl Brunnholzl](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ab8/karl-brunnholzl-4600_life_conventionally-though-not-realizing-this_1337458.jpg)
““Conventionally though, not realizing this [undifferentiable unity] is labeled "the phase of cyclic existence," while its realization, just as it is, [is called] "the attainment of Buddhahood." At this point, however, there is neither a conditioned nor an unconditioned substance or entity that is attained, nor [is there] anybody or anything that is the attainer [of anything]. Therefore, [the Buddha] said that the mere exhaustion of mistakenness is liberation.””
About This Quote
Source Text: The Way of the Buddha, translation by Karl Brunnholzl, 2001
Realizing non‑duality dissolves the illusion of self and liberation arises from ending mistaken views.
In simple terms: Seeing unity ends suffering.
Key Takeaway
Let go of mistaken self‑concepts.
Themes
Buddhism
non‑duality
liberation
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- ethical living
- counseling
- education
Key Concepts
emptiness
mindfulness
wisdom
Questions to Reflect On
- What mistaken views limit you?
- How can you experience non‑duality?
A Different Perspective
Such insight can be abstract and hard to apply daily.
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