Secular Buddhism
152 - A Liberated State Of Mind
Jul 7, 2021
Explore the concept of a liberated state of mind and the Buddhist teachings of emptiness, signlessness, and aimlessness. Reflect on personal losses and the meaning of freedom in Buddhist practice. Delve into the three doors of liberation in Buddhism: emptiness, signlessness, and aimlessness. Explore the impermanence of memories and the absence of a separate self. Embrace aimlessness and find joy in every experience by redirecting ambition and embracing the present moment.
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- Liberation from the prison of our own mind can be achieved by understanding emptiness and no self.
- Recognizing the fluidity of form and not getting caught up in symbols leads to liberation and freedom from attachments to appearances.
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The Concept of Emptiness and No Self
Emptiness in Buddhism refers to the idea that nothing exists in isolation and everything is interconnected. This interconnectedness means that the self is empty of a separate, independent existence. The podcast highlights the quote 'this is because that is' to illustrate the interdependence of all things. The speaker reflects on the concept of no self by considering the impermanence of memories and the fluid sense of identity. Understanding emptiness and no self can lead to liberation and freedom from clinging to a fixed self-identity.
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