Ayya Khema

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An Exhortation and Self-image or Self-knowledge?

An Exhortation and Self-image or Self-knowledge?

Excerpt from An Exhortation by Ayya KhemaSelf-identification with one’s state of being is the great trap. So we must first become aware of the props we use to maintain who we think we are. It begins with: “I’m a woman” or “I’m a man.” There’s strong...

Meditating on No-Self

Meditating on No-Self

Clinging is the greatest possessiveness and attachment we have. As long as we cling we cannot see reality. We cannot see reality because clinging is in the way. Clinging colours whatever we believe to be true. Now it is not possible to say “all right,...