Life Quote by Karl Brunnholzl
““In brief, the very quintessence of all meditative concentrations of both the sutras and the tantras of the great vehicle is to see, through supreme knowledge in a way that is without seeing, that no phenomenon whatsoever abides as anything, such as existence or nonexistence, and to undistractedly and nonconceptually rest in this very seeing.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Commentary on Mahayana Buddhism, 2008
The ultimate meditation transcends conceptual thought, perceiving reality beyond existence or non‑existence.
In simple terms: Rest in non‑conceptual awareness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate deep, non‑dual awareness.
Themes
meditation
non‑duality
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- spiritual retreat
- academic study
- daily mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
emptiness
supreme knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience non‑conceptual awareness?
- What daily practice supports this insight?
A Different Perspective
Understanding such abstract concepts can be intellectually daunting.
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![“Not only can nobody deny the appearance of mere consciousness whose nature is other-dependent and not affected by the flaw of conceptions of a body with form and so on, but those who make any such [denial] only invalidate themselves by perception and such.” quote by Karl Brunnholzl](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/52d/karl-brunnholzl-4600_consciousness_not-only-can-nobody-deny-the-appearance_199293.jpg)
