Psychology Quote by Karl Brunnholzl
![“You might say, "However, since the seeming is also nothing different, it is not the sphere of cognition. [Ultimately,] this is very true indeed. Therefore, it is definitely stated that all phenomena have one single reality and that just this that is called "real" or "delusive" is not observed.” quote by Karl Brunnholzl](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a62/karl-brunnholzl-4600_psychology_you-might-say-however-since-the-seeming_1676848.jpg)
““You might say, "However, since the seeming is also nothing different, it is not the sphere of cognition. [Ultimately,] this is very true indeed. Therefore, it is definitely stated that all phenomena have one single reality and that just this that is called "real" or "delusive" is not observed.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Buddhist Philosophy, 2015
All phenomena share a single underlying reality; distinctions are mental constructs, so what we call real or illusory is ultimately unobservable.
In simple terms: Everything is one reality; our perceptions create illusion.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the unity behind apparent differences.
Themes
ontology
perception
nonduality
Mood
contemplative
curious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- academic study
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Buddhist metaphysics
philosophy of mind
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing unity affect daily decisions?
- Can you experience nonduality without formal practice?
A Different Perspective
The concept challenges empirical verification and can be abstract for practical use.
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![“Here, master Bhavya states [this as] the main argument, and then he formulates four autonomous reasons as the means to prove the subject property. The venerable and fearless Candrakirti presents this by labeling the mere refutation of arising from the four extremes a "position." He teaches the…” quote by Karl Brunnholzl](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cb7/karl-brunnholzl-4600_logic_here-master-bhavya-states-this-as-the-ma_140001.jpg)
![“Therefore, everything is the illusory magical display of one's own mind. It is appearing yet delusive, and delusive while appearing. Thus, all of it is contained in the body, and the [body] is again contained in the mind. As for the mind, it has no color and no shape. It is natural luminosity that…” quote by Karl Brunnholzl](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8f8/karl-brunnholzl-4600_psychology_therefore-everything-is-the-illusory-mag_189022.jpg)
![“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)
