--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The two exist because of the One, But…" description: "\"The two exist because of the One, But hold not even to this One; When the one Consciousness -is not disturbed, The ten thousand things offer no offence..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03c/sengcan-22131_consciousness_the-two-exist-because-of-the-one-but-hol_450718.jpg" --- # The two exist because of the One, But hold not even to… ![“The two exist because of the One, But hold not even to this One; When the one Consciousness -is not disturbed, The ten thousand things offer no offence.” quote by Sengcan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03c/sengcan-22131_consciousness_the-two-exist-because-of-the-one-but-hol_450718.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03c/sengcan-22131_consciousness_the-two-exist-because-of-the-one-but-hol_450718.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03c/sengcan-22131_consciousness_the-two-exist-because-of-the-one-but-hol_450718.jpg) > “The two exist because of the One, But hold not even to this One; When the one Consciousness -is not disturbed, The ten thousand things offer no offence.” [Sengcan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sengcan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When the mind remains undisturbed, the myriad phenomena cause no disturbance. **In simple terms:** Calm mind sees no offense. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner stillness. Themes mindfulness non-attachment peace unity Mood serene contemplative Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - conflict resolution - creative work - daily stress Key Concepts emptiness consciousness Questions to Reflect On - How can you maintain inner calm? - What practices help keep the mind undisturbed? A Different Perspective Disturbance can arise from external pressures. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Consciousness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/consciousness/) [Offence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/offence/) ## Related quotes > [“We can't afford to be without God," Feliks continued. "Even if he doesn't exist, we have to hold on to him. 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