Faith Quote by Pema Chödrön
““This meditation is called nontheistic, which doesn't have anything to do with believing in God or not believing in God, but means that nobody but yourself can tell you what to accept and what to reject. The practice of meditation helps us to get to know this basic energy really well, with tremendous honesty and warmheartedness, and we begin to figure out for ourselves what is poison and what is medicin, which means something different for each of us.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Places That Scare You, Pema Chödrön, 2001
Meditation teaches personal discernment of what benefits or harms us, emphasizing honesty and compassion toward oneself.
In simple terms: Meditation reveals personal truths.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate honest self‑awareness.
Themes
mindfulness
self‑knowledge
compassion
discernment
healthfulness
Mood
calm
reflective
supportive
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- stress management
- decision making
Key Concepts
Buddhist practice
psychology
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What “poison” do you need to release?
- How can you nurture your inner “medicine”?
A Different Perspective
Self‑analysis can be uncomfortable.
