Category: Ground of Being
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Contemplative Seeing and the Unshakable Center – 9
The Final Unveiling: Recognizing the Ground of Being As we bring this exploration to completion, we stand before a recognition that is both deeply familiar and profoundly transformative. Throughout history, the great traditions of religion, philosophy, and spirituality have pointed—though often in fragmented or contradictory ways—toward the same reality: the existence of a foundational ground…
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Contemplative Seeing and the Unshakable Center – 8
Love, Effortlessness, and the Unshaken Self Throughout this series, we have explored the nature of contemplative seeing—the immediate recognition of reality beyond the conditioned patterns of thought. We now turn to three interwoven aspects of this recognition: the paradox of effort and non-effort, the realization of love as the ground of being, and the abiding…
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Contemplative Seeing and the Unshakable Center – 7
The Depth of Silence – Seeing Without Seeking There is a seeing that is not bound to the restless search for meaning, control, or security. It is not the movement of thought attempting to grasp, categorize, or resolve, but a direct witnessing—silent, effortless, and without center. This article explores the nature of contemplative seeing, the…
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Contemplative Seeing and the Unshakable Center – 6
The Unclouded Sun – The Ground of Joy and Love In moments of deep presence, there is often a subtle yet undeniable sense of joy and love—not the shifting emotions we commonly associate with these words, but something deeper, quieter, and more fundamental. This is not an experience added to reality but the natural fragrance…
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Contemplative Seeing and the Unshakable Center – 5
The Transparent Self – Seeing Without Distortion The more we rest in presence, the more we recognize that much of what we call “ourselves” is a web of interpretations, habits, and conditioned patterns. Thought constructs narratives, emotions amplify them, and desires propel them forward. Yet beneath this constant movement, there is something still—something clear, open,…
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Contemplative Seeing and the Unshakable Center – 4
The Stillness of Presence – Encountering Reality Beyond Thought In our exploration of truth and the unshakable center, we have touched on the peace and joy that appear when resting beyond thought. Now, we delve deeper into the stillness of presence—a state where reality reveals itself unhindered, beyond the filters of thought and interpretation. This…
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Contemplative Seeing and the Unshakable Center – 3
The Unshakable Center – Resting Beyond Thought In our previous articles, we explored the immediate encounter with truth and the peace and joy found in resting in truth. Now, we turn to a crucial aspect of this experience: the unshakable center—the deep core of awareness that remains unaffected by the fluctuations of thought, emotion, or…
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Contemplative Seeing and the Unshakable Center – 2
Resting in Truth – The Joy and Peace of Being Building upon our exploration of the immediate encounter with truth, this article delves deeper into the experience of resting in that truth. Once the ground of being is revealed—however briefly—it offers a profound peace and joy that transcend ordinary understanding. This rest in truth is…
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Contemplative Seeing and the Unshakable Center – 1
The Immediate Encounter – Discovering the Ground of Being In moments of stillness—whether fleeting or sustained—there arises the possibility of encountering something profound: the immediate, unmediated appearance of truth. This is not a concept or an intellectual insight but a direct recognition beyond thought, beyond the pull of becoming. It is a moment where reality…
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Contemplative Seeing and the Unshakable Center
Introduction: The Unveiling of Contemplation Contemplation. The word often carries religious, mystical, or philosophical weight, evoking images of silent monks, meditating sages, or deep thinkers lost in reverie. It seems distant, reserved for those who dedicate themselves to spiritual pursuits. But is this really the case? Is contemplation something rare and otherworldly, or is it…
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I Am – 2: The Divided Mind – Thought, Perception, and the Illusion of Fragmentation
The Split Between Awareness and Thought The recognition of “I Am” as the unshakable ground of Being is foundational. Yet, despite its immediacy, this recognition is often obscured by the incessant movement of conditioned thought. Why does the mind veil what is most evident? The tendency of thought to divide experience into subject and object,…
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“I Am” – 1: The Unshakable Foundation of Being
The Most Certain Truth The search for truth often begins with questions about reality and existence: What is the nature of being? Yet, the most fundamental certainty is not found “out there” but within the immediacy of our own awareness. Before we inquire about the nature of reality, we must first recognize that we are.…
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City, Country, and Destiny: From Toynbee and Spengler to Severino
The Ancient Tension Civilizations have always carried within them a tension between city and countryside. The countryside ties human life to the soil, the rhythms of nature, the continuity of community and tradition. The city concentrates wealth, intellect, and power, but often at the cost of uprootedness, alienation, and imbalance. This polarity has become particularly…
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