--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In his talk, Suzuki Roshi says that…" description: "\"“In his talk, Suzuki Roshi says that meditation and the whole process of finding your own true nature is one continuous mistake, and that rather than t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4de/pema-ch-dr-n-327_depression_in-his-talk-suzuki-roshi-says-that-medit_783411.jpg" --- # In his talk, Suzuki Roshi says that meditation and the… ![“In his talk, Suzuki Roshi says that meditation and the whole process of finding your own true nature is one continuous mistake, and that rather than that being a reason for depression or discouragement, it's actually the motivation.” quote by Pema Chödrön](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4de/pema-ch-dr-n-327_depression_in-his-talk-suzuki-roshi-says-that-medit_783411.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4de/pema-ch-dr-n-327_depression_in-his-talk-suzuki-roshi-says-that-medit_783411.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4de/pema-ch-dr-n-327_depression_in-his-talk-suzuki-roshi-says-that-medit_783411.jpg) > ““In his talk, Suzuki Roshi says that meditation and the whole process of finding your own true nature is one continuous mistake, and that rather than that being a reason for depression or discouragement, it's actually the motivation.”” [Pema Chödrön](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pema-ch-dr-n/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Meditation is a continual process of misidentifying self, which can be reframed as motivation rather than cause for depression. **In simple terms:** Meditation mistakes can inspire growth. Key Takeaway Use setbacks as fuel for practice. Themes mindfulness self-discovery resilience Mood introspective encouraging Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - personal growth - spiritual practice - overcoming self-doubt Key Concepts Buddhist practice psychology Questions to Reflect On - How can you turn a perceived failure into motivation? - What patterns repeat in your meditation? 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