Quotes About Enlightenment

The world is indebted for all triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression.

What we see in this world is a gross abnormality. The human consciousness fails to perceive the very simple, divine nature of every atom in every moment.

In the West people are basically oblivious to power, solstices, enlightenment and everything that matters.

Humanity had to go through egoic madness and then outgrow it.

Samadhi is not going to take away your humanity. It will give it to you. You will become more cosmopolitan, more conscious, and more infinite.

That a new humanity will be brought forth from this Christ consciousness in each person.

Humanity's mission is to find a peace that lies beyond the veil - a peace that is not of this world. The peace that is not of this world is not dependent on human circumstances.

Paul Brunton was a great original and got to a place of personal evolution that illumines the pathways of a future humanity.

Overcoming fear is a critical factor for anyone who wishes to be really happy, or anyone who wishes to become enlightened

Adolescent stage in the development of the human race from which humanity should free itself.

The network of enlightenment is a very wide network. It's not relegated to a simple type of being. It's not the network of the goody-goods.

At the core of everything that is hurtful to humanity is a lack of consciousness.

I've been practising Buddhism for forty years, and that's what has led me to this path of discovering my own humanity and recognizing the humanity in others.

We can only transform humanity and create a happier more compassionate world through education.

Delusion is the greatest barrier of humanity..

Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth.

A library is like an island in the middle of a vast sea of ignorance, particularly if the library is very tall and the surrounding area has been flooded.

The first prerequisite of an advanced being is a sense of humor.

All higher humor begins with ceasing to take oneself seriously.

Cosmic humor, especially about your own predicament, is an important part of your journey.

As you meditate, you'll develop a sense of humor so that you can laugh at yourself, which you need to do in this world.

The ignorant ever shun and dread the gifted and enlightened.

Zen is non-serious. Zen has a tremendous sense of humor. No other religion has evolved so much that it can have that sense of humor.

Before I came here, I was confused about this subject. Having listened to your lecture, I am still confused -- but on a higher level.