Category: unknown
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Endless Observation
Observation captures a profound truth: both the beginning and the end are rooted in non-existence. Between them lies fleeting experience. Thus arises a contemplation: Who observes? The transient experience, or the eternal void that preludes a start and embodies an end?
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The Eye of Questioning
True questioning seeks understanding, not conclusions. It’s akin to not knowing. While we’re familiar with movement and knowledge, we can’t fully grasp absolute stillness, the unknown, or our inner self. To genuinely embrace these discussions, one needs an open mind, willing to challenge its own beliefs and reflect on the very nature of questioning.
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Unknown Self
Can you communicate with your unknown self without words or verbal expression? This goes beyond reason, meaning, and purpose. What you know of yourself is a mere surface; the deeper unknown whole remains. Can you engage with this unknown whole non-verbally?
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Reality: Imagined or Unknown?
Distinguishing between “imagined” (created by the mind) and “real” (untouched by the mind), the text probes our perceptions and the nature of questioning. It suggests that even our deepest inquiries might stem from imagination. The essence of the challenge is recognizing questions unformed by the mind, implying they exist within the realm of the unknown.
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Home of Learning
True learning means realizing that real knowledge isn’t about holding onto concepts but embracing the unknown. Encountering the futility of conventional learning can lead us to a profound, baseless unknown. In this space, a “free creative flow” emerges, where creations manifest spontaneously, and their origin surprises even the creator. Life’s essence is found in this…
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I am so, and I don’t know
When the question ‘Who are you?’ breaks through life’s noise, it reveals a profound truth: we are, simply and undeniably, as we are. As we grapple with labels and memories to describe ourselves, we drift from the undeniable fact of our being. The essence of who we truly are remains unimagined, undescribed, and unnamed—anchored in…
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what do you want?
“What do I want?” seems straightforward, but it’s a loaded question that often keeps us stuck in a cycle of wanting and chasing. The real question to ask is not about what you want, but rather “What is the free will?” It’s a question that forces you to confront your own limitations, pushing you to…
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The Fountain of Universal Care
Responsibility, at its core, prompts us to reflect on our connections to the self. Do our responsibilities arise from self-interest? Is genuine care solely for things linked to our personal identity or can it extend to the unknown? Delving deep might reveal that true responsibility, care, and even love are intertwined, suggesting a universal form…
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Suffering Mirage
Suffering is viewed through the lens of our personal experiences, akin to seeing the world with glasses painted with fire. True understanding emerges when we observe without preconceived notions or ‘knowing.’ This unbiased observation transforms suffering from a painful experience to a dimension of self-learning.
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Are you a thought?
In our existence, we touch life only the surface, limited by our thoughts. This brings forth a critical question: Are we separate from these thoughts? It’s pivotal to see the imagined boundaries of our mind. By doing so, we come to realize that it’s life itself that truly observes, revealing a realm of direct insight…
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The absurdity of exploring the unknown
Is there such a thing as exploring the unknown? The unknown is where knowledge cannot enter. When we speak of understanding the unknown, we allude to the concept of it, rather than its reality. People discuss death, yet don’t truly understand it. This infinite question, this vast unknown, how does it intertwine with our lives?…
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The Paradox of Free Creative Flow
When discussions turn to free creative flow, common queries arise about its ‘how’ and ‘what’. But the profound simplicity of the answers—there is no ‘how’, no set rules, no method—often leads to them being overlooked or misunderstood. This creative state doesn’t emerge from a script or plan; it thrives in the beauty of not knowing.…
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Living Without Knowing
In the pursuit of understanding, we’re often bound by words and labels. Yet, what if our true essence is discovered in the spaces between knowledge? Envision a realm where definitions blur, and past recollections dim. Who emerges in that space? There’s a transformative power in embracing the unknown, allowing us to deeply connect with life’s…
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Jumping into the cold water of Unknown
The text offers a reflection on facing the unknown, being present, and the journey of self-discovery. Using the metaphor of hesitating before diving into cold water, it touches upon the inherent challenges of embracing the unfamiliar and the deeper understanding it can bring.
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Keys to the Unknown
Embrace the dance with the unknown, akin to the experience of playing a piano. Let the unfamiliar melodies lead, challenging the urge to control and recognize. Just like the unscripted songs of birds or the fall of a raindrop, life’s beauty lies in its mystery.
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The Unfolding Question
Embrace a state of questioning, an ‘attention to the unknown.’ Begin your journey with the humbling acknowledgement that you truly do not know. Surrender to this state of wonder. This is the beauty of a question, an unfolding from not knowing to not knowing. In the unknown lies life itself, infinite possibilities, and the end…
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Blurring Boundaries
We often distinguish between the external (outside our body) and internal (within our mind). But for example, where does physical health lie? This blurs the boundary. When we view our body as an image, the distinction becomes murkier. Could the internal and external be opposites, or even the same? If fleeting thoughts are external, what…