The original meaning of "impermanence and non-self"

This article explains the original meaning of "impermanence and non-self" from psychological and medical perspectives.

What are "impermanence and non-self"?

"Impermanence and non-self" are often misunderstood pessimistically as meaning that "life is empty and fleeting".
However, this is not their original meaning.
Rather, "impermanence and non-self" describe a specific mental state experienced upon reaching enlightenment.

What Does "Reaching Enlightenment" Mean?

Originally, reaching enlightenment did not mean going to the afterlife or becoming a god-like being in a religious sense.
Instead, it refers to attaining a specific mental state through meditation.

What Happens When You Reach Enlightenment?

Enlightenment brings about a rapid and profound transformation in your perception and experience of the world, leading to deep inner peace.
For more details, see the article "What happens when you master meditation?".
However, rather than trying to understand enlightenment through words, the best way is to experience it yourself through meditation.

How to Reach Enlightenment Through Meditation

Try practicing the meditation technique introduced in the article "How to meditate" for 10 to 20 minutes daily.
You may notice significant improvements in your mental state within a few months, or sometimes even within a day.
Since this is a transformation that cannot be experienced without meditation, you will naturally realize when you have reached enlightenment.