Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu introduces the Pāli word ‘atammayatā’ as something that might seem a little bit strange, but we’ve been traveling all over looking for it without even knowing it.

‘The person who has no preferences and has overcome all views, what would he be attached to in the world?’ Alagaddupama Sutta

‘The Buddha spoke of nirvana not as annihilation, but as the cessation of the fire of clinging. Likewise, atammayatā is not a negation of life, but the freedom to engage with it without being ensnared.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘Wakeful without wandering, The mind is tranquil yet bright. All phenomena are real and eternal, Profuse, yet of a single form.’ Niutou Farong

‘The Buddha’s caution against clinging to views is a reminder that the ultimate goal of the Dharma is not the articulation of truth but the direct experience of it.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘By being fully present, we allow the truths of impermanence, suffering, and not-self to reveal themselves. In this way, awareness and wisdom are not separate; they are two aspects of the same practice, each deepening and supporting the other.’ Everyday Buddhism

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‘Awareness is the foundation of all Buddhist practice, as it trains the mind to stay grounded in reality rather than becoming lost in distraction or delusion.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘When we integrate the understanding of anicca (impermanenc) with the practice of patience, we develop a profound equanimity. We recognise that whatever difficulties or challenges we face will also pass, just as all things do.’ Everyday Buddhism