Meditation Quote by Shunryu Suzuki
“If you think you will get something from practicing zazen, already you are involved in impure practice.”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Zen Buddhism, Shunryu Suzuki, 1970s
Practicing meditation with expectation of reward turns the practice impure, undermining its true purpose.
In simple terms: Expecting benefits from meditation makes it impure.
Key Takeaway
Meditate without attachment to outcomes.
Themes
mindfulness
expectation
purity
Mood
calm
introspective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- stress relief
- mindful walking
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Zen
spiritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- What expectations do you bring to your practice?
- How can you let go of outcome-focused thinking?
A Different Perspective
Desire for results can create frustration and distraction.
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