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To go beyond samsara and nirvana, we will need _x000D_ the two wings of emptiness and compassion. _x000D_ From now on, let us use these two wings _x000D_ to fly fearlessly into the sky of the life to come.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True liberation requires both understanding emptiness and embodying compassion.
This quote by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche emphasizes that in order to transcend the cycles of suffering (samsara) and reach a state of ultimate freedom (nirvana), one must cultivate both the insight into the nature of reality (emptiness) and the practice of genuine compassion towards others. Together, these two qualities empower us to live meaningfully and courageously as we navigate our existence.
Themes
EmptinessCompassionNirvanaSamsaraWisdomLiberation
In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation group discussing the importance of compassion alongside wisdom.
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