Aeroplanes Quote by Rajneesh
“Meditation is totally different. When you concentrate you close your mind to everything else. Meditation means just an openness, a relaxed openness. It is not concentration. While listening to me you are listening to the birds singing in the trees too. The wind passing through the trees singing its song - you are open to it too. The aeroplane passing by, or the train - you are open to it too. This is meditation - you are simply open, available, conscious, available, all doors are open.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talks on Meditation, Rajneesh, 1970s
Meditation is described as an open, receptive awareness rather than focused concentration, allowing all sensations and sounds to be experienced without judgment.
In simple terms: Meditation is open awareness, not focusing.
Key Takeaway
Practice open, relaxed awareness.
Themes
mindfulness
awareness
presence
non‑attachment
Mood
calm
reflective
peaceful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily walking
- commuting
- nature walks
- quiet rooms
Key Concepts
consciousness
openness
sensory integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate openness in a busy day?
- What sensations arise when you stop trying to concentrate?
A Different Perspective
Open awareness may be challenging for those accustomed to goal‑directed focus.
