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​No Self (Anatta) Explained: The Buddhist Teaching of No “I”

No Self (Anatta) Explained: The Buddhist Teaching of No ā€œIā€
For most of us, life unfolds through the unquestioned assumption that there is a “me” living inside this body and mind. Yet, in the depths of Buddhist wisdom the radical discovery emerges that the self we cling to does not truly exist. Read more...

​The Illusion of Separation: How to See Through the Self

The Illusion of Separation: How to See Through the Self
One of the deepest insights of awakening is the realization that separation is not real. Although we live most of our lives as though we are individual beings navigating a world of external objects, this sense of separation is ultimately an illusion. Read more...

​Spiritual Identification: Understanding the Trap of Self and How to Break Free

Spiritual Identification: Understanding the Trap of Self and How to Break Free
Human beings live much of their lives through identification—with their thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and the story of “who I am.” This process of spiritual identification can feel natural and unquestioned, but it is also... Read more...

What Does It Mean to Identify With the Self?

What Does It Mean to Identify With the Self?
Prior to awakening, it appears that happiness is found in our experiences. But experiences are temporary, and they are not who we are. Read more...

​What Is a Spontaneous Awakening? Awakening Without Warning

What Is a Spontaneous Awakening? Awakening Without Warning
For some people, the spiritual journey unfolds gradually—through years of meditation, study, and self-inquiry. But for others, awakening strikes like lightning: sudden, unexpected, and life-changing. This experience is... Read more...

​Is the Law of Attraction Real? A Nondual Perspective on Beliefs, Wants, and Reality

Is the Law of Attraction Real? A Nondual Perspective on Beliefs, Wants, and Reality
The law of attraction has become one of the most widely discussed topics in the fields of personal development and spirituality. The idea is simple: what we think about, we attract. But is the law of attraction real? To answer this... Read more...

​Unity Consciousness: Awakening to Nonduality & Oneness

Unity Consciousness: Awakening to Nonduality & Oneness
Unity consciousness points to an experience beyond ordinary dualistic perception, where subject and object, self and other, inside and outside, begin to dissolve. ​Read more...

​Dependent Origination Explained: Causes, Self, and Reality

Dependent Origination Explained: Causes, Self, and Reality
One of the most profound insights of Buddhist philosophy is the principle of dependent origination—the understanding that everything arises due to causes and conditions. In this view, there is no fixed, independent self orchestrating life. ​Read more...

​What Is The Spiritual 'I Am' Sense: Pure Being & Presence

What Is The Spiritual 'I Am' Sense: Pure Being & Presence
During a spiritual awakening, one of the first recognitions often encountered is the sense of “I Am.” It is an awareness that precedes personal labels like “I am a mother” or “I am kind.” This sense of existence feels central and undeniable... ​Read more...

​Non-Ownership in Buddhism: Beyond Objects and Identity

Non-Ownership in Buddhism: Beyond Objects and Identity
In our modern lives, ownership is a concept we rarely question. We “own” homes, cars, clothes, devices, and even intangible things like ideas, emotions, and beliefs. Yet, the very notion of ownership is more fragile than we realize. Read more...

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