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Suffering does not befall him who is without attachment to names and forms.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Non-attachment leads to freedom from suffering.
This quote by Gautama Buddha emphasizes the idea that suffering arises from our attachments to material things and identities. By letting go of these attachments to names and forms, individuals can attain a state of inner peace and liberation from the pain that often accompanies clinging to the transient aspects of life.
Themes
SufferingAttachmentFreedomInner PeaceBuddhism
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation session, one could use this quote to inspire focus on non-attachment.
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