Absolutes Quote by Robert Thurman
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“The understanding of it [absolute] is very important as a beginning point. Then you can use meditation, further reasoning, long-term familiarity etc., you can use all kinds of methods to deepen this understanding and to have it counter the instinctual sense of being an absolute you.”
About This Quote
Understanding the absolute is a foundation; meditation and reasoning deepen this insight, countering egoic self‑identification.
In simple terms: Know the ultimate truth, then use practice to stay beyond ego.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate deep awareness beyond self‑attachment.
Themes
spirituality
self‑knowledge
mindfulness
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- study of philosophy
- long‑term self‑inquiry
Key Concepts
Philosophy
meditation
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does 'absolute' mean to you?
- How does ego resist deeper understanding?
A Different Perspective
The absolute may be unknowable; over‑reliance on concepts can hinder experience.
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