Dreams Quote by Sharon Salzberg
““And there is no judgement in any of it. In the incredible vastness of the vision of buddha-mind, this world of rebirth, death, and change we call samsara had no beginning. In this inconceivably immense vision of reality, we have all wandered forever, and so we all trail an endless, infinite amount of past karma. Through this timelessness we have all done everything, everyone one of us: we have loved, hated, feared, killed, raped, stolen, given, served, loved. We have done it all. Through beginningless and ongoing rounds of rebirth, we are all one another's parents, children, friends, lovers, and enemies, over and over again.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Insight Meditation Talk, Sharon Salzberg, 2005
In the boundless view of awakened mind, all beings share endless cycles of karma, love, and suffering without a true beginning or end.
In simple terms: All life is an endless, shared cycle of actions and emotions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize our shared humanity and compassion.
Themes
interdependence
karma
impermanence
compassion
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- conflict resolution
- social activism
- environmental stewardship
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
non-duality
samsara
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing shared karma affect your relationships?
- Can you find hope in endless cycles?
A Different Perspective
The concept of infinite cycles can feel overwhelming and may discourage action.
