--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Delusion and the awakening - both can…" description: "\"Delusion and the awakening - both can come and go slowly or suddenly.\" — Shenhui" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/164/shenhui-69783_awakening_delusion-and-the-awakening-both-can-come_912836.png" --- # Delusion and the awakening - both can come and go slowly… ![“Delusion and the awakening - both can come and go slowly or suddenly.” quote by Shenhui](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/164/shenhui-69783_awakening_delusion-and-the-awakening-both-can-come_912836.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/164/shenhui-69783_awakening_delusion-and-the-awakening-both-can-come_912836.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/164/shenhui-69783_awakening_delusion-and-the-awakening-both-can-come_912836.png) > “Delusion and the awakening - both can come and go slowly or suddenly.” Shenhui ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Illusion and awakening both arise and fade, sometimes gradually, sometimes abruptly. **In simple terms:** Illusion and awakening are transient. Key Takeaway Observe their flow. Themes impermanence awakening illusion Mood calm thoughtful Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation practice - spiritual crisis - daily mindfulness Key Concepts Buddhism philosophy mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - What illusion do you cling to? - How can you stay present during sudden insight? 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