Writings

While there are many paths to realization and liberation, most of them boil down to one key discovery: understanding how the mind truly works. Put simply, awakening is about seeing and FULLY grasping how the mind operates alongside with shedding all identifications with it. But this isn’t something that happens overnight—it takes time because the READ MORE

One of most powerful descriptions of awakening is the 10 Ox-herding drawings depicted in Zen Buddhism. It shows the process in stages, and my experience deeply resembles the description. While there might be a more of a sudden insight into awakening, where all identificaiton with the mind cease, the clarity, wisdom, and freedom that come READ MORE

In spiritual circles, a recurring question often revolves around whether emotions are to blame for suffering. Are these intense emotions responsible for our distress? The concise answer is no. Emotions themselves are not the root cause of suffering. In reality, what we commonly perceive as negative emotions—such as fear, anxiety, shame, or anger—do not independently READ MORE

There has been a lot of discussion in spiritual circles about the function of meditation when it comes to approaching awakening. Do we need to meditate to become awakened? Do we need to exert effort, or do we simply need to surrender? Let me be direct and clear: meditation is integral to awakening, provided it’s READ MORE

Awakening involves a profound shift in how we engage with emotions, beliefs, and what is happening around us. It is also a unique insight into how the mind operates. More importantly, it is a continuous process, involving approaching inner and outer experiences with a great deal of awareness and openness. The process can vary for READ MORE

Reflecting on how it all began and unfolded, my journey took a significant turn in 2019. At that point, I decided that the way life was unfolding did not make much sense. Something was definitely not right, and there was a prevailing sense that it should be and can be different. The fact that I READ MORE

One of the most common themes we encounter during the awakening process is spiritual bypassing. This refers to the tendency to overlook emotional issues and unresolved traumas, with the hope that insights into emptiness and luminosity will solve everything. However, this is the primary trap on the path to liberation and may prevent further deepening. READ MORE