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Single Idea 8231

[filed under theme 29. Religion / C. Spiritual Disciplines / 4. Zen Buddhism ]

Full Idea

Toss attachment for body aside, realising I am everywhere. One who is everywhere is joyous.

Gist of Idea

Abandon attachment to body, and feel the joy of being everywhere

Source

Anon (Cent) (Centring [c.500 BCE], 79)

Book Ref

'Zen Flesh, Zen Bones', ed/tr. Reps,Paul [Penguin 1971], p.160


A Reaction

I really don't think it is wisdom to spend your time imagining things which are not true. I might imagine that some gorgeous film star is in love with me, but I don't recommend it. Live according to nature. We are physical beings.