No Form, Non Abiding Flashcards
(7 cards)
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.
