The path of the Buddha consists of the fundamental qualities of intellect and emotion. Awareness of phenomena and self-inquiry relate primarily to intellect. While developing an ability to feel compassion for all is a function of the heart.
The pilgrimage from impermanent suffering to permanent peace can be attained through eightfold path which consists of ethical conduct, right observation, introspection, mindfulness and advanced meditation. Buddhist meditation is neither an exercise in relaxation nor an effort for an elevated state of consciousness. It is basically about living in each moment and observing the flow of phenomena.
Nirvana is neither nihilistic nor sinking into bottomless oblivion. It involves dwelling in a state of non-reactive witnessing of reality knowing fully well that there is neither a doer nor sufferer but mere flow of phenomena amidst universal flux of mind and matter. Just as a man shudders with horror stepping on a snake but laughs finding it to be only a rope, so too when we find there is no such thing as me or mine we get settled in peace and enjoy the amazing cosmic drama of creation. The Buddha’s way offers permanent panacea for the pain of existence.
Om Namah Shivay.
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