Buddha in Glory
Buddha in Glory - meaning Summary
Unity and Timeless Presence
Rilke's "Buddha in Glory" presents a concentrated inner being imagined as an "almond self-enclosed" center that nevertheless encompasses the cosmos. The poem contrasts intimate enclosure with vast reach: the self is free of attachments, contains life's fluids and light, and witnesses spinning stars. It affirms a timeless, enduring presence—an inner awareness that persists even after the death of the stars.
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