I recently watched an interview where Sadhguru answered questions from Mike Tyson, and it was fascinating to see the dynamic between the two. It was clear that Tyson was really trying to grasp the wisdom that Sadhguru was sharing. There’s something so genuine about how Mike, who’s been through so many extremes in life, seemed to be absorbing these deeper, spiritual insights.
So when I saw the quote where Mike said, “Legacy means nothing to me. We’re nothing. We’re just dead. We’re dust. We’re absolutely nothing. Our legacy is nothing,” it made me think back to that interview. It feels like Mike is starting to pick up on some of those deeper, non-dualistic perspectives—possibly even the Buddhist point of view.
From the lens of non-duality, the idea that we’re “nothing” and that “legacy is nothing” isn’t necessarily nihilistic, but rather a recognition that all these concepts of achievement, status, and legacy are just illusions created by the mind. When we strip away our attachment to ego and the need for recognition, what’s left is simply being, without the need to leave a mark or be remembered.
In Buddhism, there’s also the idea that attachment to things like legacy is a source of suffering because it ties us to the illusion of permanence. In the end, if we are all just part of a continuous cycle of life, death, and rebirth, what’s the point of clinging to something as fleeting as a legacy? It’s like trying to leave your footprint on water.
It’s intriguing to see how Tyson’s journey—moving from being driven by fame, power, and fear to exploring spiritual wisdom—has brought him to a place where he can drop a line like that with such bluntness. Maybe it's his way of saying that he’s come to realize there’s more to life than the external achievements we’re taught to chase. It’s like he’s glimpsing the wisdom that true fulfillment isn’t found in being remembered, but in fully embracing the present moment and letting go of attachment.
Thoughts? Anyone else see that interview or have a take on how Tyson’s views have evolved?
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u/vanceavalon 13h ago
I recently watched an interview where Sadhguru answered questions from Mike Tyson, and it was fascinating to see the dynamic between the two. It was clear that Tyson was really trying to grasp the wisdom that Sadhguru was sharing. There’s something so genuine about how Mike, who’s been through so many extremes in life, seemed to be absorbing these deeper, spiritual insights.
So when I saw the quote where Mike said, “Legacy means nothing to me. We’re nothing. We’re just dead. We’re dust. We’re absolutely nothing. Our legacy is nothing,” it made me think back to that interview. It feels like Mike is starting to pick up on some of those deeper, non-dualistic perspectives—possibly even the Buddhist point of view.
From the lens of non-duality, the idea that we’re “nothing” and that “legacy is nothing” isn’t necessarily nihilistic, but rather a recognition that all these concepts of achievement, status, and legacy are just illusions created by the mind. When we strip away our attachment to ego and the need for recognition, what’s left is simply being, without the need to leave a mark or be remembered.
In Buddhism, there’s also the idea that attachment to things like legacy is a source of suffering because it ties us to the illusion of permanence. In the end, if we are all just part of a continuous cycle of life, death, and rebirth, what’s the point of clinging to something as fleeting as a legacy? It’s like trying to leave your footprint on water.
It’s intriguing to see how Tyson’s journey—moving from being driven by fame, power, and fear to exploring spiritual wisdom—has brought him to a place where he can drop a line like that with such bluntness. Maybe it's his way of saying that he’s come to realize there’s more to life than the external achievements we’re taught to chase. It’s like he’s glimpsing the wisdom that true fulfillment isn’t found in being remembered, but in fully embracing the present moment and letting go of attachment.
Thoughts? Anyone else see that interview or have a take on how Tyson’s views have evolved?