When remaining in awareness itself, every thought movement, no matter what kind, is like a drawing in air.
Interpretation
Awareness allows us to see our thoughts as ephemeral and insignificant.
In this quote, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche emphasizes the notion that when we stay grounded in awareness, our thoughts—regardless of their nature—lose their weight and significance. Just as drawings in air are fleeting and insubstantial, so too are our mental patterns when observed with a clear, detached perspective. This suggests that cultivating awareness can lead to a profound understanding of the transient nature of thoughts and an increased sense of inner peace.
In practice
During a mindfulness retreat, this quote could inspire participants to observe their thoughts without attachment.
Don’t let any emotional thought concerning success or failure, fame or gain, overtake you, and don’t dwell upon them. Give up your personal shortcomings, such as foolish talk, distracting activities, and absentmindedness. Train in being totally gentle in all physical, verbal, or mental activities. Don’t ponder the flaws of others; think instead of their good sides.
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