Achieve Quote by Taisen Deshimaru
“Harmonizing opposites by going back to their source is the distinctive quality of the Zen attitude, the Middle Way: embracing contradictions, making a synthesis of them, achieving balance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki, 1970
Zen attitude seeks balance by returning to origins, embracing contradictions, and synthesizing them into harmony.
In simple terms: Zen finds balance by returning to origins and embracing contradictions.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance through synthesis.
Themes
balance
contradiction
harmony
mindfulness
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
- teamwork
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
Zen philosophy
dialectics
synthesis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply the Middle Way to a current conflict?
- What contradictions in your life need synthesis?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical details while seeking harmony.
