Image Quote by Lobsang Tenzin
“Because all the thought processes are limited, they are conditioned, and the thought does not touch directly with the reality, the truth; thoughts only grasps at the image of the truth.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Buddhist Teaching, Unknown source, null
Thoughts are indirect representations of reality, never directly grasping truth, so we must recognize their limitations.
In simple terms: Thoughts are filtered, not direct truth.
Seek direct experience beyond concepts.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- meditation
- critical thinking
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test your assumptions?
- What practices reveal reality beyond thought?
Pure insight may be hard to achieve.