Airplane Quote by Rajneesh
“Meditation is not contemplation because it is not thinking at all - consistent, inconsistent, crazy, sane. It is not thinking at all; it is witnessing. It is just sitting silently deep within yourself, looking at whatsoever is happening inside and outside both. Outside there is traffic noise, inside there is also traffic noise - the traffic in the head. So many thoughts - trucks and buses of thoughts and trains and airplanes of thoughts, rushing in every direction. But you are simply sitting aloof, unconcerned, watching everything with no evaluation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk on Meditation, Rajneesh, 1975
Meditation is non‑thinking, pure witnessing of thoughts without judgment.
In simple terms: Meditation is watching thoughts without thinking.
Key Takeaway
Practice observing thoughts without attachment.
Themes
mindfulness
non‑thinking
witnessing
inner peace
Mood
calm
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stress reduction
- self‑inquiry
- daily meditation
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
consciousness
detachment
awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What thoughts arise when you sit still?
- How can you stay non‑judgmental?
A Different Perspective
It can be difficult to quiet the mind initially.
