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Here’s a bullet-point gist of Ayya Khema’s “The Elemental Self”:
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True self vs. ego/self-image – Many people identify with thoughts, emotions, and roles, mistaking them for their real self.
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Elemental nature of mind and body – Our body, feelings, perceptions, and consciousness are impermanent “elements” rather than a permanent self.
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Mindfulness as a tool – Observing the body and mind without attachment helps distinguish the true self from transient phenomena.
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Letting go of clinging – Freedom and peace arise when we stop identifying with fleeting experiences and desires.
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Direct experience over concepts – Insight into the nature of self comes from awareness and meditation, not intellectual understanding.
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Compassion and detachment – Understanding impermanence fosters compassion and reduces suffering for oneself and others.
If you want, I can also create a 1-line “essence” version of this work that captures the core teaching. Do you want me to do that?
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