Buddhism Quote by Kodo Sawaki
“Gain is delusion; loss is enlightenment.”
About This Quote
Source S: Zen Teachings of Kodo Sawaki, 1970
Attachment to material gain blinds insight; loss reveals true understanding of impermanence and freedom.
In simple terms: Loss shows truth, gain hides it.
Embrace loss as a teacher.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business setbacks
- personal loss
- career change
- financial downturns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What have you learned from losing something?
- How does attachment hinder clarity?
Loss can cause suffering if not processed health.