You want to realize that there is no real, separate, inherent “self” – what do you mean by that?
Looking Through the Self-Illusion – A Real Glimpse into Direct Pointing
A real look into what it’s like to guide someone through the self-illusion: no theory, no big words — just simple, honest looking. Easy to follow and try for yourself.
Part 2: (My) Dialog – Desire and Illwill
This is the dialogue between Christiane and myself, taken from the Facebook group – with all spelling mistakes and forgotten words.
Unique Experience – Without a Self?
You alone see what you see. You alone feel what you feel. But does that mean there’s someone at the center? This article explores what happens when experience unfolds without a self.
Where does the sense of self arise?
If the sense of self is still there, but cannot be localized when you look for it, you have already come a long way.
Now it’s a matter of looking again and again to see where the sense of self arises.
Is there a moment when you notice that no self can be found?
Focus your attention on the sense of self. Where does it appear to be perceived?
The self is the object of inquiry, and you are looking at it directly. Is there really a self to be found there?
- Can you perceive a self right now?
- If so, where can you find it?
Focus your attention on the self.
If the search is frustrating because you can’t find anything, you know you’re really looking.
No connection
Things happening in the world and feelings arising, but there is no connection, no next step, they are not supposed to “lead somewhere”, they are just there.
written from a client who is currently investigating desire and aversion
Through the 10 fetters to awakening
The concept of the ten fetters is one of the Buddha’s discoveries. He called them Samyojana – a word from the ancient Pali language that means fetter. You can find them in the Pali Canon, the earliest preserved discourses of the historical Buddha.
Restlessness: The 9th fetter
Restlessness is a state of insecurity and unease.