The Purpose of The Universe
The greatest tragedy of the family is the unlived life of the parents.
— Jung
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…This is the subject of the question the emperor asked Bodhidharma: “What is the First Principle?” Bodhidharma said, “I don’t know.” “I don’t know” is the First Principle.”
~Shunryu Suzuki
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Right now, part of the dog’s divine purpose is to assist humans. That’s why they have chosen to be with humans. They have been with humans for thousands of years and now there is a link between dogs and humans, much closer than it has ever been. So part of their divine purpose is to help us…The two species are part of the evolution of consciousness itself. They are different expressions of the evolution of consciousness, which is the purpose of the universe.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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“Q: How much “ego” do you need?
A: Just enough so that you don’t step in front of a bus.”
~ Shunryu Suzuki
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When I feel unhappy I think of death. It is the consolation I have: knowing that I will not keep existing, thinking that I will cease to be… And it’s a great comfort. It’s something that gives a man a lot of strength, the knowledge that he is…
