Dawn of the Truth

  Understanding the Vision of Non-Self Question: Venerable sir, you've clarified that the phrase "N'etam mama, n'eso'ham asmi, n'eso me attā" ("This is not mine, I am not this, this is not myself") is not a personal assessment but a profound, direct vision of reality. This vision seems to be the very essence of abandoning the self ( sakkāya nirodha ). Is my understanding correct? Also, when we guide someone toward this truth, isn't it through this vision that the Dhamma is seen as profound ( athakkawachara ), leading to a state of complete loyalty and devotion ( anugatha ), rather than just intellectual reasoning? I tried to practice this, but I couldn't sustain the discernment, reverting to old habits. How can I sustain this practice? Answer: That's a perceptive question, and you've touched on a critical point. As long as we hold onto the notion of "self" or "I am" ( Pathavī ), any attempt to tran...

  I am delighted to announce the publication of my new book, Beyond Self: Insights Into Buddhist Liberation. This book is a contemporary exploration of the Dhamma, and it’s a project that is very close to my heart. It contains edited content from many of the articles previously published here on the Dawn of The Truth blog, which were translated excerpts of Dhamma sermons by the Venerable Alawwe Anomadassi. For those of you who have followed the blog over the years, I hope this book serves as a valuable resource for your personal practice. Beyond Self can be ordered as a paperback or in eBook format from the link below: https://www.amazon.com/dp/ B0FJR5V4H7 With Metta!"