Dissolving the Illusion: Ego and Identity in Turiya

Dissolving the Illusion: Ego and Identity in Turiya

In the elusive Turiya state of consciousness, the usual boundaries of ego and identity fall away, revealing a profound non-dual awareness beyond the familiar realms of waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Turiya meaning “the Fourth” is often described as a state of pure consciousness untouched by the fluctuations of thought, where one awakens to a sense of unity…

The Nature of Suffering: How Vipassana Reveals Dukkha

The Nature of Suffering: How Vipassana Reveals Dukkha

In a world fixated on pleasure, comfort, and avoidance of pain, the Buddhist concept of dukkha invites us to turn inward and examine suffering not as an enemy to be eliminated, but as a teacher to be understood. Through the practice of Vipassana meditation, this understanding deepens—offering a direct, experiential insight into the truth of suffering and…

Metta Meditation (Loving-Kindness Practice): A Comprehensive Overview

Metta Meditation (Loving-Kindness Practice): A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction: Metta May – Exploring Loving-Kindness Meditation Welcome to the third installment in our meditation series. In our first two posts, we journeyed through the foundations of Vipassana practice. We began with “The Art of Seeing Clearly: An Introduction to Vipassana,” where we explored the practice of insight meditation as a pathway to understanding reality. We then…