Awakening Quote by Ken Wilber
“Early morning, the orange sun is slowly rising, shining forth in empty luminous clarity. The mind and the sky are one, the sun is rising in the vast space of primordial awareness, and there is just this. Yasutani Roshi once said, speaking of satori, that it was the most precious realization in the world, because all the great philosophers had tried to understand ultimate reality but had failed to do so, yet with satori or awakening all of your deepest questions are finally answered: it's just this.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Integral Spirituality, 2005
Satori is described as a direct, profound insight that instantly resolves deep philosophical questions, revealing the unity of mind and cosmos.
In simple terms: Awakening gives instant, ultimate understanding.
Key Takeaway
Seek moments of deep insight.
Themes
spirituality
awakening
philosophy
Mood
calm
wonderful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- philosophical study
- psychotherapy
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
non‑dual awareness
ultimate reality
enlightenment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “just this” feel like?
- How can satori be cultivated responsibly?
A Different Perspective
Such realizations may be fleeting and hard to integrate into daily life.
