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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2025 · 10 MIN
[Ep 11] The Illusion of ‘I’: Unmasking the Self That Keeps Us Stuck
from Unpacking Guan Yin Citta: The Deep Dive · host Charity + Wellbeing
“True transformation begins not by changing others, but by loosening our grip on the self.” In this episode, we journey into Master Lu’s teachings on Delusions of Views and Thought—those subtle yet powerful distortions that shape how we see ourselves and the world.Master Lu outlines several delusions of view, beginning with the illusion of self—the deep-rooted “I” that drives our emotions, fuels defensiveness, and creates separation. He explains how grasping this false identity feeds anger and suffering, while letting go opens the door to connection and peace. Through awareness, merit-making, and unselfishness, we can purify the storehouse of karmic seeds and shift toward liberation.Learn more about Master Lu:Source text of this episode: https://guanyincitta.com/bhff1-15/Achievements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp20wLFk9JM&list=PLE1VygjqwQCwvQoclrz9BI-ImXl_tIH_IOfficial Website (Simplified Chinese): https://lujunhong2or.com/Official Website (English): https://guanyincitta.com/Free Publications: https://guanyincitta.com/publications/We’d love to hear from you!For comments, suggestions, or topics you’d like us to cover, please email: [email protected]
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“True transformation begins not by changing others, but by loosening our grip on the self.” In this episode, we journey into Master Lu’s teachings on Delusions of Views and Thought—those subtle yet powerful distortions that shape how we see ourselves and the world.Master Lu outlines several delusions of view, beginning with the illusion of self—the deep-rooted “I” that drives our emotions, fuels defensiveness, and creates separation. He explains how grasping this false identity feeds anger and suffering, while letting go opens the door to connection and peace. Through awareness, merit-making, and unselfishness, we can purify the storehouse of karmic seeds and shift toward liberation.Learn more about Master Lu:Source text of this episode: https://guanyincitta.com/bhff1-15/Achievements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp20wLFk9JM&list=PLE1VygjqwQCwvQoclrz9BI-ImXl_tIH_IOfficial Website (Simplified Chinese): https://lujunhong2or.com/Official Website (English): https://guanyincitta.com/Free Publications: https://guanyincitta.com/publications/We’d love to hear from you!For comments, suggestions, or topics you’d like us to cover, please email: [email protected]
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