James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings Access, not ownership: staying present with whatever occurs. Zoom 05.2025
Jun 16, 2025
Explore the idea of experiencing life through 'access without ownership', emphasizing genuine engagement with the world. The conversation navigates how identity is shaped by external influences, especially in serious contexts like conflict. Delve into the fluid nature of identity and the significance of embracing transience during meditation. Discover the balance between personal choices and shared existence, along with practical mindfulness techniques. The discussion encourages a deeper understanding of life as a dynamic, interwoven reality.
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Co-emergence of Subject and Object
- Subject and object co-emerge dynamically in experience; possession is momentary, not fixed.
- We truly access an object's potential through engaging with it, like wearing a shirt or drinking coffee.
Differing Realities of Ukraine Example
- President Zelensky views Ukraine as a beloved endangered homeland, living its tragedy daily.
- President Trump sees Ukraine pragmatically as real estate for profit, showing divergent realities behind shared terms.
Experience Beyond Conceptualization
- Immediate sensory experience cannot be captured by concepts; the concept of an apple is not the apple itself.
- Experience is lived participation, not a fixed object to be grasped by thought.
