Buddhism Quote by Paul Brunton
“The succession of thoughts appears in time, but the gap between two of them is outside time. The gap itself is normally unobserved. The chance of enlightenment is missed.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wisdom of the Unseen, Paul Brunton, 1935
Thoughts arise sequentially, yet the interval between them lies beyond temporal perception, often unnoticed, causing missed opportunities for insight.
In simple terms: Mind gaps are invisible and hide insight.
Key Takeaway
Notice and reflect on mental pauses.
Themes
mindfulness
philosophy
perception
Mood
contemplative
curious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative brainstorming
- problem solving
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
temporal consciousness
enlightenment
gap theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you become aware of the space between thoughts?
- What practices reveal hidden insights?
A Different Perspective
The gap may be too brief to notice without practice.
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