The Recognition of Our Essential Nature in Three Steps

The recognition of awareness as the essential nature of ourself and the reality of the universe could be divided into three steps. First the recognition of ourself, awareness, as the observer or witness of all experience, the knower of the known. This recognition partially liberates us from the agitation and sorrow that accompanies our belief in a temporary, finite separate self. Then we explore its nature. Feel yourself as the vast, aware space within which every experience arises. Can find an edge or border? Awareness’s experience of itself is without limits. Feel experientially that the nature of awareness is peace. No effort is required to maintain the peace that is the very nature of ourself, awareness. Finally, the distinction between awareness and its content collapses. Awareness does not just stand behind the mind observing from a distance but pervades all experience. Awareness becomes transparent and shines through as the experience of happiness.

The recognition of awareness as the essential nature of ourself and the reality of the universe could be divided into three steps. First the recognition of ourself, awareness, as the observer or witness of all experience, the knower of the known. This recognition partially liberates us from the agitation and sorrow that accompanies our belief in a temporary, finite separate self. Then we explore its nature. Feel yourself as the vast, aware space within which every experience arises. Can find an edge or border? Awareness’s experience of itself is without limits. Feel experientially that the nature of awareness is peace. No effort is required to maintain the peace that is the very nature of ourself, awareness. Finally, the distinction between awareness and its content collapses. Awareness does not just stand behind the mind observing from a distance but pervades all experience. Awareness becomes transparent and shines through as the experience of happiness.