Oakar MinSeeing through SensationsSensations in our mind and body arise with contact from external factors, such as sight, sound and smell. They take one of three forms —…Apr 27, 20221Apr 27, 20221
Oakar MinFinding Joy in ImpermanenceWhen we reach the level of Nibbidā, the sixth amongst the ten levels of attainment in Vipassana meditation, we start being aware of the…Apr 13, 2022Apr 13, 2022
Oakar MinThe Illusion of MeaningMeaning is what we give to the things in nature, which is essentially fiction. To see things as they really are — without words, meaning…Apr 10, 2022Apr 10, 2022
Oakar MinImpermanence in ConsciousnessWhen we observe our thoughts, what do we see? Usually, we see the objects of the thoughts — people, events, materials — along with the…Apr 5, 2022Apr 5, 2022
Oakar MinThe Light Bulb: Mind and Mental ObjectsIt is easy to wander in the light, without being aware of the source — the light bulb. Imagine the mind as the light bulb, and the mental…Mar 22, 2022Mar 22, 2022
Oakar MinAnatta as the Ultimate TruthSayargyi U Ba Khin mentioned the doctrine of Anatta (non-self) as the ultimate truth in Buddhist philosophy. Why is that the case? Nirvana…Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
Oakar MinThe Fine Line between Greed and HatredGreed, when left unsated, transforms swiftly and surreptitiously into hatred. This often occurs subconsciously, with hatred easily…Feb 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022
Oakar MinOur Fear of ImprisonmentThis innate fear, fear of imprisonment, exists as one of our strongest emotions. Upon observation, fear of being controlled and fear of…Feb 23, 2022Feb 23, 2022
Oakar MinImpermanence: A Glimpse into RealityOur bodies, as well as our minds, are continuously in flux. They are, like all things in the universe, governed by the fundamental reality…Feb 21, 2022Feb 21, 2022
Oakar MinTrue Mortality: Death is Merely a MeansAll beings are immortal, in the grand scheme of things, existing in a never-ending cycle of Samsara, birth and rebirth.Feb 17, 2022Feb 17, 2022