Not-Two

Reflecting on Not-Two: 

When we believe in self and other, be it a person or a thing, we are subject to likes and dislikes.

When attention – in the first instant – is purely placed on that person or thing, there is no separation – Not-Two. There is just listening, seeing, smelling, tasting, feeling – all non-conceptual, as the mind isn’t activated yet.

We do not notice that our likes and dislikes are not instantaneous with an occurrence; they come a moment later, after the information has gone to our mind for reference, and before we react – or rather, re-enact.

In the gap of empty awareness is inner peace and wisdom. In other words, it’s the clarity of divine splendour. As Gampopa said, “May confusion dawn as wisdom.”

Reflecting on the meaning of Not-Two this coming year will transform understanding.