can you introduce me to the true nature of mind

[botezuma]

LU is focused guiding for seeing there is no real, inherent 'self' - what do you understand by this?
That there is no substantial, unchanging, separate entity that we call "I"

What are you looking for at LU?
Understanding, clarity, help to end suffering, I think this is enough.
I'm thinking...HM┈HM┈┈┈HMMM

What do you expect from a guided conversation?
Some pointers. I actually would have said that I don't know what to expect. But that's not enough
...sorry

What is your experience in terms of spiritual practices, seeking and inquiry?
I have done some Vipassana(Goenka, Mahasi), Ramana Maharshi Self Inquiry, Soto Zen, Dzogchen, Kabbalah, Hermetics...

On a scale from 1 to 10, how willing are you to question any currently held beliefs about 'self?
10

[mpsi]

Hi,

Welcome to Liberation Unleashed. My name is Marcin and I'd be happy to assist you in your inquiry.

This is YOUR inquiry. I will not be giving you new ideas and beliefs; only assisting you in examining and questioning the ones that you already have. We can have a conversation and see where it takes you.

The purpose of which would be for there to be a realization, more than just intellectually, that there never was and never will be a separate self as such. All our efforts will focus on that.

I will tend to ask many questions. That's my job here. These will be pointers towards no self. It will be for you to examine your experience to find out what's true or not.

I would like to ask you to write only from your experience as you see it, what feels true, with whole honesty.
And also post daily. If you cannot post, or need more time, please let me know.
Can we agree on these?


Tell me, what are you really looking for. How would your life change if you find that?
What are you hoping for?
What do you want to happen?
What is incomplete right now?

Marcin

[botezuma]

Thanks for your reply and your work.
Sorry about the late response, I have been super busy with work and suffered from a fluke.
I'll try to answer the questions.

Tell me, what are you really looking for. How would your life change if you find that?
What I'm looking for is enlightenment, the end of suffering, the unchanging ultimate.
What are you hoping for?
I'm hoping to attain it within this lifetime.
What do you want to happen?
I want to be aware 24/7. That includes awareness of sleep and dreamless sleep.
What is incomplete right now?
Mind wanders and awareness, flickers.

I'm well aware that I am not a separate individual being.
My opinion is that the Self is not a thing, unchanging, eternal. "I am" is the Self.
Thanks again