Don't Believe Everything You Think

Published: June 18, 2022, 6:04 p.m.

A common expression among those who practice Insight Meditation is \u201cdon\u2019t believe everything you think,\u201d which points to the idea that in order for us to discover the truth \u2013 or any transformation or release from suffering in our lives - we first need to take a good look at what we\u2019re believing, then courageously question the validity and/or benefits of these beliefs. In this talk, Shell explores the crucial practice of Investigation (or vicaya), which is considered the 2nd Factor of Awakening.