I never saw any lamp shining more brilliantly than the lamp of silence.
“I never saw any lamp shining more brilliantly than the lamp of silence.” Bayazid Bastami
For thirty years I sought God. But when I looked carefully I found that in reality God was the seeker and I the sought.
“For thirty years I sought God. But when I looked carefully I found that in reality God was the seeker and I the sought.” … Read More
I desire not to desire, for my will is without value, since I am ignorant in any case. Therefore choose Thou for me what thou knowest to be best and do not put my perdition in what my autonomy and free choice prefer.
“I desire not to desire, for my will is without value, since I am ignorant in any case. Therefore choose Thou for me what thou … Read More
All this talk and turmoil and noise and movement and desire is outside of the veil; within the veil is silence and calm and rest.
“All this talk and turmoil and noise and movement and desire is outside of the veil; within the veil is silence and calm and rest.” … Read More
Forgetfulness of self is remembrance of God.
“Forgetfulness of self is remembrance of God.” Bayazid Bastami
Moses desired to see God; I do not desire to see God;He desires to see me
“Moses desired to see God; I do not desire to see God;He desires to see me” Bayazid Bastami
All Religions are vehicles and a path to God’sDivine Presence.
“All Religions are vehicles and a path to God’sDivine Presence.” Bayazid Bastami
The thing we tell of can never be found be seeking, yet only seekers find it.
“The thing we tell of can never be found be seeking, yet only seekers find it.” Bayazid Bastami