The Mind When consciousness is directed outward, it takes on the forms of outer objects in order to function in the world. Pure consciousness becomes mind by contracting in accordance
The Deception of Desire
Desire is a like a shadow because we imagine a happiness that never arrives. We wish for, we long for, we covet, we crave a satisfaction that still illudes us
How We Create and End Illusion
Consciousness becomes mind by contracting according to the objects it perceives. This makes us perceive differences and, by doing so, conceals the all-pervasiveness of Consciousness from Itself, creating illusion. The
Ending Mental Disturbance
Who we think we are is created by a misconception of mind. We think we are this body. We think we are these thoughts. We think we are these feelings.