Ajahn Brahm Podcast Consciousness | Ajahn Brahm
Dec 23, 2023
Delve into the nature of consciousness and its colorful emotions, revealing how our states of mind can determine our realms of existence. Discover the balance between knowledge and control in spirituality, highlighted by a thought-provoking doctor's strike in Israel. Experience the importance of calming the mind to embrace clarity and joy, alongside insights on letting go of striving for peace. Finally, explore a samurai's journey that illustrates how positive emotions can elevate consciousness while negative feelings trap us in turmoil.
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Six Senses and Consciousness
- Consciousness includes six senses: five physical senses plus the mind as the sixth sense.
- Western culture lost the concept of the sixth sense, the mind or common sense, leading to narrow materialism.
Let Go to Find Peace
- Stop trying to control everything and let go in meditation to calm the reactive doer part of the mind.
- Accept the present moment as it is, which brings peace by removing the need to control.
Color Consciousness Positively
- Cultivate positive emotions like kindness, love, and inspiration by coloring consciousness with these states.
- Avoid negative emotions such as jealousy and anger as they pollute consciousness and cause suffering.