What is meant by “no self”? 

We use the personal pronoun “I” all the time. I am typing (or reading) these words, I am feeling anxious, I am ready for winter.   

To what does that “I” refer? Can you identify or locate it in direct experience? 

In this episode, we’ll see the difference between direct experience and the content of thought. We’ll see why looking for the “I” or “me” in direct experience is the only way to go. This isn’t seen through conceptually. It only happens in immediate, sensory experience. 

I’ll lead you through some inquiries you can do as you listen and I’ll talk about an opportunity to do these inquiries repeatedly with a group of others over 4 weeks. You can see more about that here: https://www.dramyjohnson.com/noself

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There are two things coming up to tell you about. 

First is a brand new class I’m leading beginning January 16th called No-Self Realization: A Thorough Search in Direct Experience for the Separate Self.  

This 4-part class will be unlike other classes. We will inquire in direct experience, looking for the sense of I. I’ll lead volunteers through this inquiry while the rest of the class follows along. If you are confused about what “no self” really means, or maybe you know there is no separate I but it still really seems like there is one in experience, this is the perfect class for you. See more at dramyjohnson.com/noself

The second thing coming up is the silent retreat in late February in Gatlinburg. TN.

This retreat was designed for those who feel called by the still, unchanging silence that is your true nature.  Prolonged silence with others is a very powerful way to rediscover and devote to the truth of who you are. It’s also a very powerful way to watch the self-ing mechanism at play and to deeply see this sense of “me” as a thought that comes and goes.

Space is limited on that one and you can see more at dramyjohnson.com/silentretreat 

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