The Beauty Of Not Knowing
In this episode, I explore the beauty of not knowing, drawing from Zen Master Seung Sahn's teaching that "I only teach don't know." I explain that reality, in its entirety, is unknowable due to its constant change and our limited perspectives, much like the story of the six blind men and the elephant. This understanding fosters curiosity and humility, as we recognize that our individual experiences are just one part of a much larger, incomprehensible whole. I discuss how concepts, like the definition of a "cup" or a "weed," are human constructs that can trap us into rigid thinking, and how the freedom found in not needing to know offers a profound and unshakeable peace, even when faced with life's biggest questions. This practice of embracing uncertainty, of "abiding nowhere" beyond concepts, is where an awakened mind can arise, leading to moments of profound, wordless experience.
