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profound quote from Ashtavakra Gita:

"Look closely at cloth,
you see only threads.
Look closely at creation,
you see only Self."

Simple yet powerful! What does it mean?

Awareness is the essence and substance of all experience.

Just like all sorts of garments are thread only.

Just like all the various types of gold jewelry is gold only.

All objects of sight, sound, taste, touch, smell, thought, feeling, are awareness only.

There is nothing else here.

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Experience appears to be many things, made of many substances, but this is an appearance only; an illusion.

In fact, there is no other substance anywhere.

All substances such as the 5 elements, which comprise what we call physical reality...

Along with thought and emotion, which we call mind...

They have no existence apart from the awareness in which they appear and out of which they are made.

Differences are only on the surface. The source is one.

Today I have a video for you which will explain this a bit more deeply.

This video will also help you realize how me and you and everyone else appear to be very different on the surface, yet at our core, we are all the same Self.

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   BUDDHA-ADVAITA

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   The connection between Buddha’s teachings and Advaita Vedanta (a non-dualistic philosophy of Hinduism) has been a subject of deep philosophical exploration, comparison, and debate. While both share some resonances, they also diverge significantly in their metaphysical foundations and goals. Here's an overview of the interplay between the two:

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   1. Key Philosophical Similarities

   • Non-Duality: Both traditions emphasize transcending dualistic thinking. Advaita asserts the ultimate reality (Brahman) is non-dual and that the self (Atman) is identical to it. Buddhism, particularly in Mahayana traditions like Zen or Madhyamaka, speaks of emptiness (Śūnyatā), emphasizing that all phenomena lack inherent existence or dualistic separation.

   • Illusory Nature of the World: Advaita refers to the world as Maya (illusion) that veils the ultimate truth. Similarly, Buddhism teaches that attachment to phenomena, perceived as inherently real, is the root of suffering.

   • Liberation as the Goal: Both philosophies aim at liberation (Moksha in Advaita; Nirvana in Buddhism) through transcending the ego, attachments, and ignorance.

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   2. Core Differences

   • Concept of Self:

     • Advaita Vedanta: Posits that the ultimate reality is Brahman, and the individual self (Atman) is non-different from it. Self-realization reveals this unity.
     • Buddhism: Rejects the notion of an eternal, unchanging self (Anatta). The idea of a permanent self is seen as a delusion that perpetuates suffering.

   • Metaphysical Grounding:

     • Advaita affirms a singular, immutable reality (Brahman), which is the substratum of all existence.
     • Buddhism avoids metaphysical absolutes and often adopts a more experiential, phenomenological approach, describing reality in terms of dependent origination (Pratītyasamutpāda).

   • Liberation Process:

     • In Advaita, liberation involves realizing one's unity with Brahman through self-inquiry (Atma-vichara), as expounded by teachers like Adi Shankaracharya.
     • In Buddhism, liberation arises from extinguishing craving and ignorance through practices like meditation, mindfulness, and ethical conduct.

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   3. Historical Interactions

   During the classical period, Indian philosophers engaged in rich dialogues that shaped the development of both traditions:

   • Shankaracharya (8th century CE), a key proponent of Advaita, critiqued Buddhist philosophies, particularly those of Madhyamaka and Yogachara schools, for denying the reality of the self while maintaining a dependence on subjective experience.
   • Buddhist scholars like Nagarjuna emphasized the middle path, deconstructing views that veered too much towards eternalism (as seen in some Hindu schools) or annihilationism.

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   4. Synthesis in Modern Interpretations

   Some contemporary spiritual teachers, like Ramana Maharshi, have noted parallels between Advaita and Buddhism, focusing on their shared goal of transcending egoic identification. Additionally, movements like Neo-Advaita often draw on Buddhist mindfulness practices to complement their teachings.

   Ultimately, while Buddha’s teachings and Advaita Vedanta have distinct foundations, they both guide seekers toward profound self-transcendence and the realization of ultimate truth

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