Clear Quote by Matsuo Basho
“When your consciousness has become ripe in true zazen-pure like clear water, like a serene mountain lake, not moved by any wind-then anything may serve as a medium for realization.”
About This Quote
He describes a mind cleared like pure water, ready to use any experience as a path to enlightenment.
In simple terms: Clear mind sees all as a path.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mental clarity to transform experiences into insight.
Themes
mindfulness
zen
realization
Mood
calm
inspired
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- personal growth
- creative practice
Key Concepts
spirituality
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice mental clarity daily?
- What obstacles hinder a clear mind?
A Different Perspective
Achieving such purity may be idealistic for many.
![“We have no clear ideas of the agency of [demonic] spirits, nor is it necessary. The Scripture says little to satisfy our curiosity; but tells us plainly that he is always watching us, and desiring to sift us as wheat. I believe we give him no more than his due, when we charge him with having a…” quote by John Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c75/john-newton-6629_abundance_we-have-no-clear-ideas-of-the-agency-of_2907.jpg)
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)