Secular Buddhism 105 - Open Your Own Treasure House
Aug 7, 2019
Explore the value of questions over answers. Reflect on personal growth through self-perceived flaws. Discover the meaning of the Zen koan 'No Water, No Moon'. Delve into Buddhism and mindfulness.
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Question As Inner Treasure
- The koan reframes the question as the primary treasure rather than the external answer.
- Questions reveal inner motives and can be more valuable than externally found answers.
Practice Questioning Over Answer-Chasing
- Practice introspection to prioritize and examine your questions rather than chasing answers.
- Treat the act of questioning as a skill that reveals personal meaning and direction.
Passport Panic And A Late Flight
- Noah recounts a stressful travel day where his wife almost missed a flight due to missing paperwork and a passport mishap.
- The crisis resolved but revealed habitual reactivity and opened space for self-reflection.