not mine, not I, not self, but just a phenomenon
The phrases, “body as just the body”, “feelings as just feelings”, “mind as just the mind”, “dhammas as just dhammas”, show that the body, feelings, mind, and dhammas are not to be seen as mine, I or self. This is the natural knowledge that arises from observing the body, feelings, mind and dhammas with steadfast mindfulness. It is not a belief. Normally this knowledge is absent due to lack of steadfast mindfulness. |