○Consciousness [5]

     Humans are fundamentally conscious, so becoming no-mind or gaining consciousness is not something new or acquired. It is simply being unaware of that continuous presence, the state of ignorance. Instead, the egoic thoughts come to the forefront, and humans mistakenly identify themselves with those thoughts as "me."

    In youth, even the most rough and violent individuals tend to become gentler and more peaceful with age. From this perspective, humanity as a whole moves from evil to goodness, from restlessness to tranquility, from roughness to refinement. This happens when individuals recognize the ego and are no longer swayed by thoughts, ultimately leading to a state of conscious existence. It is a direction from ego to consciousness. The difference lies in whether this happens in this life or in future lives.

    All the events and experiences that happen in life lead back to the fundamental consciousness.

    There is no need for ascetic practices or fasting to engage in no-mind.

    Being conscious doesn't mean becoming perfect.

    Being conscious means there is no thought, so there is no concern about being complete or incomplete.

    The goal is not to stop thoughts. Even if thoughts arise, they will dissipate when observed objectively. The key is not to be carried away by unconscious thoughts.

    There is no need to worry if thoughts don't stop. Making efforts to stop them is another attachment and source of suffering. When thoughts arise, simply observe them and return to no-mind.

    Even when striving to be conscious, there may be moments of anger or fear. However, one quickly realizes that those thoughts and emotions are temporary, and without becoming trapped by them, quietly observes their disappearance.