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Identifying “I” to Give Myself Away
Understanding that all things arise in dependence upon a vast array of causes and conditions is an insight that will undoubtedly overcome…
Understanding that all things arise in dependence upon a vast array of causes and conditions is an insight that will undoubtedly overcome the mistaken consciousness which grasps things as existing independently. But for it to truly be effective, I need to clearly identify the grasping at inherent existence. The object to which I pay the most undivided attention, day in and day out, is myself. Today I will try to catch this subtle mental habit of conceiving independent, objective existence by…
Jon Owen
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Identifying “I” to Give Myself Away
Understanding that all things arise in dependence upon a vast array of causes and conditions is an insight that will undoubtedly overcome…
Jon Owen
2 min read
Dependent Arising - A Beautiful Way to Reason
Yesterday I heard the words “Teach a person to reason, and they'll think for a lifetime.”
Jon Owen
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Dependently Arisen Muffin
Yesterday I tried to relax around time by seeing that it’s merely designated by thought and concept.
Jon Owen
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We get the net—and society—we build
The next time you see someone on Twitter point to an argument and gleefully announce, “Fight!
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