No Form, Non Abiding Flashcards
What does No Form (無相) mean in daily life?
No Form means engaging with others in the present moment, free from past judgments and labels.
Example: Seeing a coworker as a human being rather than just ‘the annoying coworker’.
How does No Form (無相) relate to social media?
No Form means recognizing that one’s digital identity is just a construct, not the essence of who they are.
Example: Understanding that likes and followers do not define self-worth.
What does No Form (無相) imply about success and failure?
No Form means not being defined by temporary successes or failures, seeing them as passing conditions.
Example: A person who gets a promotion should not see themselves as superior.
What does Non-Abiding (無住) mean in daily life?
Non-Abiding means recognizing thought patterns but not dwelling on them, allowing them to arise and pass.
Example: Letting go of thoughts after an argument instead of replaying them.
How does Non-Abiding (無住) help with stress at work?
Non-Abiding means focusing on the present step without mentally clinging to worst-case scenarios.
Example: Dealing with a stressful deadline by concentrating on immediate tasks.
What does Non-Abiding (無住) imply for meditation practice?
Non-Abiding means not clinging to past experiences and letting each meditation be fresh.
Example: Avoiding the urge to chase a previous feeling of peace during meditation.
How do No Form (無相) and Non-Abiding (無住) work together?
No Form helps avoid getting stuck on fixed appearances, while Non-Abiding helps avoid clinging to thoughts and experiences.
Together, they cultivate a free and open way of engaging with life.
