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“To study the Way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be enlightened by all the myriad things.” quote by Ruth Ozeki
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““To study the Way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be enlightened by all the myriad things.””

Ruth Ozeki

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Tale for the Time Being, 2013

Studying the Way means transcending self, leading to enlightenment through all things.

In simple terms: Study the Way, forget self, find enlightenment.

Key Takeaway

Practice selfless learning.

Themes

spirituality self enlightenment

Mood

peaceful introspective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • reading
  • journaling

Key Concepts

Buddhist philosophy mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does letting go change perception?
  • What practices aid self‑transcendence?
A Different Perspective

Self‑forgetting can be unsettling.

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