True thusness is the substance of thought, and thought is the function of true thusness. There is no thought except that of true thusness. Thusness does not move, but its motion and function are inexhaustible.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote merges martial arts with Buddhist metaphysics. True thusness is the source of thought, and thought is its activity.
- In plain terms
- Reality is the foundation of thinking, and thinking is how reality expresses itself.
- What can you take from it?
- Your mind is a window to the eternal, not a separate entity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the source of your thoughts?
- Do you feel separate from reality?
Another view
It can feel overly abstract for practical daily problems.
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