Psychology Quote by Karl Brunnholzl
““In brief, Centrists focus more on the objective side and dissolve all reference points within the mind, including mind itself. In this way, they attempt to let us awaken into an uncontrived experience of the ultimate nature of this very mind without any seeming obscurations or reference points. Yogacara focuses more on the subjective side-mind itself-and describes both its impure and pure aspects. The journey from the impure appearance to the pure nature of the mind leads through the provisional and seeming stages of "mere mind" and the nonduality of apprehender and apprehended to nonconceptual wisdom as the experiential dimension of ultimate reality.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Yogacara School, Karl Brunnholzl, 2005
Centrists aim to dissolve mental reference points, seeking direct experience of mind's true nature; Yogacara explores both impure and pure mind, moving toward nonconceptual wisdom.
In simple terms: Centrists dissolve mental references; Yogacara studies mind's purity and impure aspects
Key Takeaway
Seek direct, unfiltered awareness of mind.
Themes
philosophy
mindfulness
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
theoretical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- philosophical study
- spiritual retreat
- psychological self‑inquiry
Key Concepts
nondualism
emptiness
consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice when mental reference points arise?
- What practices help maintain nonconceptual awareness?
A Different Perspective
Achieving pure awareness may be hindered by deep‑seated conceptual habits.
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