Education Quote by Ruth Ozeki
““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.””
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.
Practice selfless learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- reading
- journaling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does letting go change perception?
- What practices aid self‑transcendence?
Self‑forgetting can be unsettling.