○Consciousness [2]

     The vast universe also emerged within the container of emptiness known as consciousness. Therefore, humans don't possess consciousness individually; everything lives within consciousness and exists interconnected by consciousness. Humans began recognizing this consciousness as their brains developed, allowing for thought.

    What existed before the birth of this universe was this consciousness. It's the consciousness that humans and all life possess. Not only living beings but also stones, water, air, and all matter manifest this consciousness. This consciousness is the singular interconnected entity.

 

    The ego, "I", is a temporary thought that appears within consciousness.  Only consciousness exists in this world, representing the fundamental essence of all life. Both the mind and body, as well as the ego and thoughts, are temporary and not eternal.

    Consciousness is essential, and everything else is an illusion.

    When dreaming of falling from a high place, being chased by someone, etc., humans think it's reality while watching the dream. Similarly, in this real world, humans live thinking this is reality. However, from the perspective of consciousness, that is also a dream. That is, the ego called "I" is not essential.

    A newborn baby does not have the ability to think because the brain is not fully developed, thus they are always in a state of no-mind. As they grow, their brain develops and their thinking ability increases. Along with this, a sense of self, "I", emerges. The "I" considers personal gains and losses and begins to move away from being conscious as consciousness. Through many life experiences of joy and pain, they return to the state of being conscious as consciousness. They experience consciousness from the self that has separated from consciousness. This process happens through humans and the universe.

    When you stay in a state of no-mind and remain conscious, spontaneous thoughts occur. These thoughts come from past memories, which can be desires, anger, or anxieties about the future. These thoughts produce emotions, which in turn produce the next thoughts, leading to the next emotions. Negative thoughts produce negative emotions. Recognize this and deliberately become no-mind to stop this chain.