The mind's creations are like shadows cast by the light of your awareness. They may appear real, but they have no independent existence. In realizing this, you become free. You cease to identify with the mind’s births and rest in the infinite space of your being, untouched and unbound. The mind may continue to create, but its power over you dissolves.

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Recognizing the "doer" as a mental invention opens the door to freedom. Without the weight of personal authorship, one becomes less burdened by guilt, pride, or regret. Actions are seen as part of the natural order, arising spontaneously from the conditions of the moment. This understanding fosters a profound sense of peace and a connection to the whole of existence.

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The second part of Freedom is not the same as Freedom; how different cultures understand freedom. We in the West tend to believe that our understanding of freedom is the highest form, but that's only a high form of ignorance, to think this way. In fact, most people in the world interpret freedom differently.

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The concept of freedom in Buddhism is spiritual. This does not mean that worldly matters are negated, but political and individual freedom are secondary, similar to the Chinese view. In Buddhism, freedom is liberation from Samsara to end the cycle of suffering.

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Freedom is an idea, not reality itself. That’s why we have different understandings of freedom in different cultures.

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My freedom only makes sense if
Your freedom makes sense
My freedom is like the river running to the ocean
My freedom is doing what is necessary to make society a better place

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Image by Edward Curtis, Qahatika girl

When we give up all hope.
Throw our little self into the fire
of cosmic love and understanding.
Then we are free.

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