That Which is Looking
Only when you turn attention to awareness itself, there isn't anything behind it. That's what returning to the source means. It means that nothing is next. There's nothing behind it. With a thought there's always something behind it. There's always the awareness of thought. So awareness is behind it. With a feeling there's always something behind it. With the conditioned tendency there's always something behind it. There's always awareness behind everything that's perceivable. Everything that's thinkable. There's always something behind it: namely that awareness. Spirit.
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On Oct 30, 2011 Dinesh Mehta wrote:
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On Oct 22, 2011 ganoba wrote:
Boom.
Nothing.
Silence.
There are no words in any language that can describe it.
Yet there are scholars who create a mist of words, so that others don't get it.
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On Oct 18, 2011 Conrad wrote:
I love your question Somik. I frequently think of that which I am looking for is that which is looking. After reading Adyashanti my reaction is the same as above, plus that the spiritual is no different from the secular. Adyashanti is inspiring. I was reminded of last week's piece where not knowing can help generate powerful difficult to define knowing.
My lifetime as an educator helped me notice that all learning and awareness is for itself and maybe for more unforced, natural learning and awareness. I am reminded of the quote: "He who is his own Dr. has a fool for patient." Our schools and university training often do not help us see that he or she who is his or her own educator is on the road to wisdom. Also I often think of a way that can be said is not the way. Warm and kind regards to everyone.
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On Oct 31, 2011 Declan Woods-Johnstone wrote:
As you travel the many pathways of life
Do you see me?
I am above yet below you too
Do you notice me?
Each and every step you take
I am in front and behind you
Who am I?
Who is this this "me?
My name Dear Friends is
Beauty
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