Date: 06/29/2024 06/30/2024
Location: Star Ocean Meditation Center
Teacher: Sara
Sitting Meditation
The Sequential Path of Insight into Reality
Insight into reality arises from directly observing the body, mind, and emotions, leading to understanding impermanence, suffering, and non-self.
1. What Is Insight into Reality?
It is seeing the arising and passing of all phenomena through direct experience, without concepts or imagination.
2. Foundations of Insight
1.Grounded presence.
2.Observing change.
3.Noticing reactions.
4.Seeing impermanence.
5.Seeing non-self.
3. Benefits of Insight
1.Less attachment.
2.Less suffering.
3.Greater wisdom.
4.Inner freedom.
5.Deep calmness.
4. Methods of Practice
1.Start with bodily sensations.
2.Observe arising and passing in breath.
3.Observe emotional shifts.
4.Observe thoughts and reactions.
5.Keep continuous awareness.
5. Facts About Insight
Does insight require thinking?
No—it’s experiential.
Is insight complicated?
No—often very simple.
Does insight change life?
Yes—responses become lighter.
Conclusion
Insight is the path to awakening. With clear progression and sustained observation, wisdom naturally develops.
