--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: By doing this, when his or her wisdom of…" description: "\"“By doing this, when his or her wisdom of superior seeing directly realizes the emptiness of all phenomena, the Bodhisattva advances from the path of p..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/908/kelsang-gyatso-22811_first-time_by-doing-this-when-his-or-her-wisdom-of_1183795.jpg" --- # By doing this, when his or her wisdom of superior seeing… ![“By doing this, when his or her wisdom of superior seeing directly realizes the emptiness of all phenomena, the Bodhisattva advances from the path of preparation to the path of seeing and becomes a Bodhisattva on the path of seeing. This Bodhisattva’s initial direct realization of emptiness, and…” quote by Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/908/kelsang-gyatso-22811_first-time_by-doing-this-when-his-or-her-wisdom-of_1183795.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/908/kelsang-gyatso-22811_first-time_by-doing-this-when-his-or-her-wisdom-of_1183795.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/908/kelsang-gyatso-22811_first-time_by-doing-this-when-his-or-her-wisdom-of_1183795.jpg) > ““By doing this, when his or her wisdom of superior seeing directly realizes the emptiness of all phenomena, the Bodhisattva advances from the path of preparation to the path of seeing and becomes a Bodhisattva on the path of seeing. This Bodhisattva’s initial direct realization of emptiness, and all other realizations associated with this initial direct realization of emptiness, are called the ‘Mahayana path of seeing’ because it is the first time that the Bodhisattva directly sees emptiness, the way things really are. At this stage he or she becomes a Superior Bodhisattva and no longer experiences any physical or mental pain.”” [Kelsang Gyatso](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kelsang-gyatso/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The Bodhisattva’s direct realization of emptiness marks the transition from preparation to seeing, ending suffering and achieving superior insight. **In simple terms:** Seeing emptiness ends pain and brings higher insight. Key Takeaway Pursue direct insight to transcend suffering. Themes spirituality Buddhism emptiness enlightenment compassion Mood tranquil serene Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation retreat - study of sutras - teaching others - ethical decision making Key Concepts Mahayana path Bodhisattva practice direct realization Questions to Reflect On - How can you experience emptiness in daily life? - What practices help transition from preparation to seeing? 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