When I was about to give up on active searching, I learned about the Korean Buddhist monastery …show more content…
In fact, I felt amazing every time I left the classroom, because I learned something new or I was reminded something that I forgot from each class. For example, I re-evaluated my mindfulness practice through this course. I don’t believe that practicing meditation and prostration alone would get me to the enlightenment anymore, because practicing without understanding what it means to be present would only lead me to self-grandiose and egotism. I don’t feel anxious about not knowing as much as I used to feel, and I certainly ruminate less. Also, I used to feel guilty if I didn’t do something productive at any given time, but I don’t feel as much guilty as I used to. Through the class, I learned to talk back to my introjections, and became more aware of where my sense of guild and shame was coming from. I believe that getting rid of my introjections is an essential part of becoming an independent individual, and I feel determined to do