Life and death are the same thing. When we realize this fact, we have no fear of death anymore, nor actual difficulty in our life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life and death are the same thing; realizing this removes fear of death and eases life.
- In plain terms
- Seeing life and death as one eases fear.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the unity of existence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does this view change your priorities?
- Can you live with uncertainty?
Another view
Some find the idea unsettling rather than comforting.
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