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Does a tree worry about the future?

Does a tree worry about the future?

A seed falls into the earth, meets water and sunlight, takes root, sprouts, and grows into a tree. A tree cannot choose its place – valley or mountaintop, nor the sunlight’s angle, nor soil quality, nor accept or reject the seasons. So, it grows quietly. In the wilderness, we might say, “This tree grows beautifully, […]

About Awareness

About Awareness

I wish to discuss the concept of awareness. During meditation, many individuals are often confused and even constrained by the term ‘awareness.’ It is important to accept this reality because awareness is not an easy feat. The Buddha once said that sentient beings who become aware may achieve enlightenment. One morning, while taking the subway, […]