The Mind That Watches the Mind — Andy Yao
For most of my life, I thought my mind was my master.If a thought appeared, I followed it.If an e...
Category: Buddhism
Buddhism is one of the world’s three major religions, alongside Christianity and Islam. It was founded by Siddhārtha Gautama (Shakyamuni) in ancient India between the 6th and 5th centuries BCE. Later, it spread widely across Asia and other parts of the world, profoundly influencing the social, political, and cultural life of many nations.
The Self I Tried to Kill, and the Self I Found Instead — Andy Yao
There was a time when I hated parts of myself.My overthinking.My impatience.My insecurity.I thoug...
The Weight I Was Never Meant to Carry — Andy Yao
For a long time, I walked through life carrying a backpack full of invisible stones.Every harsh w...
The Self I Am Not — Andy Yao
For most of my life, I thought I was my thoughts.Every emotion, every feeling, every storm inside...
Kill the Buddha: On Philosophy, Idols, and Finding Your Own Way — Andy Yao
Background: A Buddhist monk and teacher, Linji Yixuan (806–866) was a leading figure of Buddhism ...