The Garden Of Unknowing
The abstract concepts of the mind cannot apprehend Reality although
they are an expression of it.
Duality, the subject/object polarization, is inherent in the concepts
of the mind. For instance, when we speak of the ‘body’ we refer to
an object, which in turn implies a subject. If we explore this object
we discover that it is non-existent as such and is in fact only a
‘sensation’.
However, a ‘sensation’ is still an object and further exploration
reveals that it is in fact made of ‘sensing,’ of ‘mind stuff,’ rather than
anything physical.
However, ‘sensing’ in turn is discovered to be made of ‘knowing.’ And
if we explore ‘knowing’ we find that it is made of Consciousness.
If we explore Consciousness we find that it has no objective qualities.
And yet it is what we most intimately know ourselves to be. It is
what we refer to as ‘I.’
And if we explore ‘I’ we find it is made of…
The abstract concepts of the mind collapse here. They cannot go any
further. There is no adequate name for that into which the mind dissolves.
We are taken to the utmost simplicity of direct experience.
p.1
The Transparency of Things
Non-Duality Press
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