(A very long post indeed) This was a journey that required me to wrestle with an ideal of “being without possessions.” When I was a student, I dreamed of working for a community development organization, dedicating myself entirely to humanity. … Continue reading Lessons Money taught me
Someone asked if constantly striving to focus on the present, as a way of controlling the wandering mind, is unnatural, and I’d say, oh, it definitely is! When we force our minds to stick to the present, we’re actually fighting … Continue reading Letting go of the Now
Discover the profound truth behind the question, “Is everybody one?” Dive into the interconnectedness of all beings and learn how pure awareness can transcend the ego and mental labels, revealing the unity of existence. Continue reading
Discover how to transcend labels and embrace the infinite possibilities of life, finding true freedom in the vastness of existence without losing touch with our natural spirit. Continue reading Embracing the Infinite: Beyond Labels and Boundaries in Life
To be liberated, there needs to be an understanding of the nature of the mind and a deep insight into its workings. By seeing through and understanding the mind, one can transcend the dependence on the conditioning, beliefs, and perspectives … Continue reading Effortless Awareness – The first and last freedom
The 7-days Nhu Khong workshop, created and facilitated by Phan Y Ly using improvisational games, stands out as an innovative and transformative approach for individuals seeking to observe the formation of their body, mind, and emotions. This workshop provides a … Continue reading Nhu Khong – Effortless Awareness Workshop
Congratulations on starting to practice witnessing the mind. The first stage is the “hardest” stage because you need to realize how to observe the mind correctly. When you are not clear and not confident, you will be confused. The goal … Continue reading Observing the mind
Ask: Dear Ly, can I ask if Vipassana meditation (specifically, the practice of “observing” the breath and sensations) supports or contradicts the practice of awareness? In my personal experience, when I practice meditation by observing my breathing and feeling, there … Continue reading Concentration vs Natural Witnessing
I salute you, Master. Dear Sir, may I ask is there anyone in this life who is really happy? Or is happiness just completely accepting what it is with a clear, calm mind? Answer : No one is truly happy … Continue reading Complete Happiness when Living Truth
the point is seeing or not seeing – knowing or not knowing – but not achieving anything. Enlightenment is seeing the truth, liberation is getting rid of illusions about self, about the world, about the so-called Great Self, God, Buddha nature, Immortal Soul, Ultimate Bliss or Nirvana or something. . Continue reading It’s better to see clearly that you are pooping..
☘️Hello, what’s your name?-My name is Nguyen Hoai Anh. ☘️Have you attended the Nhu Khong (Suchness) course? -I attended the Nhu Khong course on June 6-12 held in Nha Trang. ☘️Before participating in Nhu Khong, did you practice Mindfulness Observation? … Continue reading Nhu Khong – Suchness
I respect you, Venerable Monk. May I ask what is the core teaching of Buddha? What can help me cope with extreme suffering? I would like to thank you. Answer:When you are faced with extreme suffering, fully perceive it as … Continue reading The core of the enlightened view that the Buddha taught?
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