Living Beyond the Mind: The End of Personal Suffering

When asked what enlightenment is—drawing on the apophatic (negative) teaching style I mentioned—I often respond simply with ‘no suffering.’

the Truth of the Cause of Suffering identifies craving and attachment—mental

In contrast, experience is immediate and transformative. In its purest form, it produces insight—a direct perception that arises without the interference of thought or mental movement.

our reactions to the world—particularly cravings and attachments—are the root causes of our suffering, not external circumstances.

On one level, there is a psychological attachment to suffering, driven by the ego’s need to reinforce itself and the unconscious tendency to cling to narratives that shape our sense of identity. On another level, there is a physiological dimension. When we suffer, our bodies release stress hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, and norepinephrine.

learning to take deliberate control of the reins of the mind. By consciously guiding the senses and using the intellect with clarity and intention, I focus its energy on what truly matters: transcending personal suffering and serving others with wisdom and compassion.

where both teacher and student contribute equally to the unfolding of the teachings—the teacher and the taught create the teaching.

he introduced the Middle Way, a balanced approach that avoided the extremes of self-indulgence and self-mortification.

What if what we perceive as a “Soul” is not a singular, permanent entity but a temporary aggregation of interconnected elements? Buddhism suggests just that.