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 you don't see God in the next person you meet, look no further.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Recognizing the divine in others is essential to understanding our interconnectedness.
This quote by Gautama Buddha emphasizes the importance of seeing the divine or sacredness in every individual we encounter. It suggests that if we fail to acknowledge the presence of God or spiritual essence in our fellow beings, we are missing a crucial aspect of our human experience, which ultimately leads to a deeper sense of connection and compassion among people.
Themes
DivinityInterconnectednessCompassionPerceptionHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
During a community gathering, I shared this quote to encourage empathy among participants.
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