The Metagame #3 - Andrew Taggart | Practical Awakening
Jul 25, 2022
In this enlightening discussion, Andrew Taggart, a Practical Philosopher and Zen Buddhist, delves into the essence of meditation and self-inquiry. He reveals his rigorous practice of meditating 6-10 hours daily and discusses the nuances of separation and suffering. Andrew challenges misconceptions about self and free will while emphasizing the transformative power of heart-opening practices. He also addresses why even enlightened figures can make moral missteps, inviting listeners to explore deeper interconnections and the nature of true fulfillment.
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No Doership in True Action
- Actions arise without a doer in a seamless process flowing with the Dao.
- Realizing there is no doership transforms action into spontaneous being.
Ignorance Causes Suffering
- Suffering stems from ignorance of our true self as universal consciousness.
- We mistakenly identify as separate selves, veiling our essential unity with reality.
Samskaras Veil True Self
- Samskaras are ingrained identity patterns coloring thoughts, feelings, and actions.
- These identifications cause suffering as we mistake them for our true self.
