Acquaintance Quote by Rajneesh
“Mind is knowledge, meditation is non-knowledge. Mind knows, meditation experiences. Mind can only give you a certain acquaintance but not the taste. If you want the taste of the Tao you have to move to no-mind, to Meditation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Book of Secrets" by Rajneesh (Osho), 1974
Meditation transcends intellectual understanding, offering direct experiential insight beyond conceptual knowledge.
In simple terms: Meditation gives experience beyond knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Practice meditation to experience non-conceptual insight.
Themes
spirituality
meditation
knowledge
experience
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- retreats
- mindful walking
- creative work
- stress relief
Key Concepts
non-duality
mindfulness
Taoist philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you distinguish knowing from experiencing?
- How does non-knowledge feel?
A Different Perspective
Meditation can be challenging for restless minds.
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