The world is yours. Occupy it sacred space.

Lailah Gifty Akita
About This Quote

The world is yours. Occupy it sacred space. is a quote that was made by the founder of Zen Buddhism, Shunryu Suzuki. The meaning of this quote is that the world belongs not to us but to the universe. When you go out in the world, you must be careful to treat it with respect, even if it is only a stone you are kicking.

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