Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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If I had even a slight awareness, and practiced the Great Way, what I would fear would be deviating from it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Awareness and practice of the Great Way is crucial, and straying from it brings fear.
In this quote, Gautama Buddha emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and following a principled path, often referred to as the Great Way. He expresses that true awareness leads to a deep understanding of one's actions and their consequences, and the greatest fear lies in deviating from this enlightened path.
Themes
AwarenessGreat WayMindfulnessFearPractice
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a meditation workshop to inspire participants to stay true to their practice.
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