How to meditate | Guided Meditation and talks Questioning the Beliefs of ‘Me’ and ‘Mine’
May 3, 2025
Ajahn Amaro, a respected Senior Theravada Buddhist monk and abbot, explores profound themes around identity and ownership. He delves into the notion that awareness is distinct from personal identity, emphasizing liberation from self-created habits. Through mindfulness, he encourages listeners to investigate their attachments and recognize the narrative self as a relative truth. By questioning who truly owns or controls experiences, Ajahn Amaro guides toward a peaceful heart unburdened by grasping, illuminating the path to genuine freedom.
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Awareness Is Not A Person
- Ajahn Amaro points out that the knowing mind (jitta) is not a person and has no personal qualities.
- This awareness knows personal qualities but is not defined or limited by them.
Awareness Liberated From The Five Khandas
- The vijadhatu or element of awareness perceives experience without being defined by sensations or emotions.
- This liberated discriminative consciousness is present yet not burdened or limited by the five khandas.
Knowing The World Without Grasping
- The awakened heart is attuned to the world yet transcends identification and ownership.
- The Buddha exemplifies living effectively and compassionately without grasping or owning the world.