Our mind judges – that is one of its primary functions. We are so used to judging things that, so often, we do not even realise we are doing so. Wherever we are, whatever we are looking at, there is a constant commentary in our heads. One of our fundamental attachments is to this judging mind.

We have heard it many times before – desire and attachment to an object, to a person, causes us to suffer. For most people, that is where it ends. But what if attachment goes beyond that? In this article, we expand attachment to another area: “objects” in our inner life. These attachments are, in many cases, even more painful and yet harder to detect.

A long time ago, there was a man who saw through to the very root of our suffering – attachment and desire. And yet this concept has met with some very important misunderstandings, which lead to fear, guilt, or perhaps just a loss of vibrancy in life. What are they?

The ego is perhaps one of the most misunderstood concepts in spiritual and psychological circles. This article is an attempt to clear up one of the common misunderstandings – for there is more than one definition!

The ego is an illusion, a lie that we have all been hypnotised into believing. It is our belief in this lie that drives much of our actions, the same way that a child believes in the bogeyman and therefore thinks about it, checks his closet every night. But if it doesn’t exist, then what is all this ruckus about? What is the sorrow, the anguish, revolving around?

Takuin Minamoto, although he has never claimed enlightenment, has entered that state of profound peace many are searching for. This makes him qualified to write this guest article, providing his unique perspective on your search – for what? Inner Peace.