Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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Once you know the nature of anger and joy is empty and you let them go, you free yourself from karma.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Understanding and letting go of emotions like anger and joy can liberate us from the cycles of karma.
This quote by Gautama Buddha emphasizes that recognizing the transient nature of emotions such as anger and joy allows an individual to release their hold on these feelings, leading to a state of freedom from karmic repercussions. By acknowledging that these emotions are ultimately insubstantial, one can rise above the attachments that lead to suffering and cultivate inner peace.
Themes
AngerJoyKarmaFreedomAttachment
In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation class, this quote can be used to illustrate the importance of emotional awareness.
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