--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: With concentration on nonself—the reality…" description: "\"“With concentration on nonself—the reality that we do not have a separate self—we become aware that suffering is there not only in us but also in the o..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cc3/th-ch-nh-t-h-nh-689_identity_with-concentration-on-nonself-the-realit_1408558.jpg" --- # With concentration on nonself—the reality that we do not… ![“With concentration on nonself—the reality that we do not have a separate self—we become aware that suffering is there not only in us but also in the other person.” quote by Thich Nhat Hanh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cc3/th-ch-nh-t-h-nh-689_identity_with-concentration-on-nonself-the-realit_1408558.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cc3/th-ch-nh-t-h-nh-689_identity_with-concentration-on-nonself-the-realit_1408558.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cc3/th-ch-nh-t-h-nh-689_identity_with-concentration-on-nonself-the-realit_1408558.jpg) > ““With concentration on nonself—the reality that we do not have a separate self—we become aware that suffering is there not only in us but also in the other person.”” [Thich Nhat Hanh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/th-ch-nh-t-h-nh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Seeing no separate self reveals that suffering is shared, linking us to others’ pain. **In simple terms:** Realizing we’re not separate shows shared suffering. Key Takeaway Cultivate empathy and compassion toward yourself and others. Themes interconnectedness compassion mindfulness Mood calm reflective Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - conflict resolution - counseling - personal growth Key Concepts Buddhist philosophy non-self Questions to Reflect On - How does recognizing shared suffering change your reactions? - What practices help you feel this connection? A Different Perspective Non-self concept can be abstract and hard to apply daily. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Identity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/identity/) ## Related quotes > [“There is today, every day, set before thee good and evil, life and death--choose thou. 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