The language of
ignorance refers to the patterns of speech and thought that reveal a mind operating from false assumptions about the
self and
reality. On the
path of knowledge, recognizing the language of ignorance is a crucial step in dismantling it.
Examples
- 'I am sick' — identifies the self with the body.
- 'I am angry' — identifies the self with an emotion.
- 'My mind is restless' — assumes ownership of the mind.
- 'I am a failure' — identifies the self with a temporary circumstance.
- 'This world is painful' — treats the world as separate from the self.
The Language of Knowledge
- 'The body is experiencing illness.'
- 'Anger is present in awareness.'
- 'Restlessness is happening in the mind.'
- 'The Experiencer is not affected by circumstances.'
Related Concepts
Ignorance,
self-knowledge,
experiencer,
identification,
awareness,
discrimination