Dharma Quote by Longchen Rabjam
““All phenomena are embraced within a single self-knowing awareness. Even though they arise as the totality of samsara and nirvana, the phenomena of the world of appearances and possibilities— limitless, boundless—arise from basic space. Therefore, they are subsumed within basic space from which the first arise.””
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Treasury of Knowledge by Longchen Rabjam, 14th century
All experience arises from and awareness, the fundamental space that contains both suffering and liberation.
In simple terms: Everything comes from basic space.
Recognize the underlying space of all phenomena.
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When to use this quote
- meditation
- philosophical study
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing basic space change your view of suffering?
- What practices reveal this underlying awareness?