Acceptance Quote by Philip Kapleau
“Die while alive And be thoroughly dead. Then do what you will, All is good.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Three Pillars of Zen, 1965
Life and death are paradoxical; embracing mortality can free one to act fully.
In simple terms: Accept death to live fully.
Embrace impermanence, act with purpose.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- end-of-life decisions
- creative work
- risk taking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does confronting mortality change priorities?
- What does “thoroughly dead” mean to you?
Denial of death can hinder practical action.