A night without any moon and stars would be very dark, a sort of empty night. An empty mind would obviously have not much there, and that is the case with ignorance. If you are ignorant you don't know a lot, so your mind is a bit empty, like a night without a moon or stars.
"Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise" In Eastern spiritualism (Be it Hindu Buddhist Zen or any other path) quietening of one's mind, from its constant queries and chattering is the path to enlightenment. In other words, a state of being, of "NO MIND" but being of pure consciousness is a state of BLISSFULLNESS. In this context, intellectuality and all inquiries in pursuit of knowledge, is the exact antithesis to the pursuit of Enlightenment (BLISSFULLNESS). In other words, cerebral inactivity or state if IGNORANCE, equates to the state of BLISSFULLNESS (Enlightenment). Also the search for knowledge is a foolish pursuit away from Enlightenment. "Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise
Socrates believed that recognizing one's lack of knowledge humbles the individual and opens their mind to learning. By admitting ignorance, one becomes curious and seeks knowledge, thus beginning the journey towards wisdom. This self-awareness allows for the questioning of assumptions and exploration of new ideas, leading to personal growth and enlightenment.
The world is the mind and the mind is the world, without one, there cannot be the other, however since both are awake illusions, you must use your mind to determine the validity of its existence.
Literally translated it is French for What Spirit.
This quote suggests that the mind is capable of absorbing knowledge or experiences beyond what the body can physically endure. It highlights the capacity of the mind to push boundaries and overcome limitations, even when the body may struggle to keep up.
Confucious
"Ignorance is the night of the mind. A night without moon or star."
Because ignorance is the result of laziness and it stops the mind fromrealising what goes on around it.
A poem: 'Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College' by Thomas Gray. Last stanza:To each his sufferings: all are men,Condemned alike to groan;The tender for another's pain,The unfeeling for his own.Yet ah! why should they know their fate?Since sorrow never comes too late,And happiness too swiftly flies.Thought would destroy their paradise.No more; where ignorance is bliss,'Tis folly to be wise.
"Ignorance is bliss" means that sometimes it is easier or more comforting to not know or understand certain things, as knowledge or awareness may bring about worry, disappointment, or fear. It suggests that being unaware can lead to a happier or more carefree state of mind.
Not conscious or in one's right mind. So asleep or enchanted.
if mind operates without conflict or contradiction--unity of heart is said to be there
Buddhahood is attaining the complete and ultimate enlightenment. This means that your mind has been freed of the three poisons of desire, aversion and ignorance.
From a Briton - Ignorance of the wider world.From an American - Freedom to:live where I wantget an educationwork where I choosespeak freelywrite and communicate freelyread what I wantbefriend or love whomever I likecongregate publiclyprotesttake government leaders to task if I choosechange my mind without force or interference
It tells you, it will reflect who you are inside. Or if you mean physcially, you cant - it operates by itself without influence from a conscious mind.
It doesn't cost anything to learn - you can study on your own and improve your mind without spending money on it.
A Heart Without a Mind was created on 2003-03-24.