Consciously Quote by Lama Surya Das
““We need to learn how to live consciously and, trusting ourselves, purposefully on that inevitable balance point between form and emptiness, relative and absolute, being and non-being, self and non-self, time and eternity, the finite and infinite. It is between all such dichotomies and poles that our life actually flows.””
About This Quote
Source Talk: Lecture on Buddhist philosophy, 2019
Life flows between opposing concepts; embracing both sides creates balanced existence.
In simple terms: Balance comes from holding opposites.
Key Takeaway
Seek middle path.
Themes
duality
balance
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- conflict resolution
- creative problem solving
- personal growth
Key Concepts
non‑duality
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What dichotomies do you struggle with?
- How can you integrate opposites in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on balance can ignore necessary distinctions.
