HETTI PRASANNA -LTTCC

  Introduction In a world full of noise, stress, and endless words, many of us confuse the state of mind with the state of being. This confusion keeps us entangled in narratives, emotions, and self-stories. The Buddha pointed us to freedom by seeing through these layers. This article offers a clear, experiential distinction between mind states and being, showing how to recognize them, how they shape our lives, and how we can move from the restless world of thought into the spacious clarity of reality.       1. State of Mind: The Shifting Weather The state of mind is a bundle of conditions: thoughts, emotions, perceptions, judgments, and reactions. It is: - Conditioned – arises due to causes (contact, memory, stimuli). - Temporal – it belongs to past/future stories. - Reactive – it wants to grasp, reject, or ignore. - Personalized – always carries a sense of 'me' at the center. Examples: • Workplace stress: You receive an email titled 'Urgent: ...

Introduction One of the most profound insights of the Buddha’s teaching lies in discerning the subtle interplay between consciousness (viññāṇa), mind (citta/nāma), self (atta), and awareness (sati/paññā). For most of us, these flow together so seamlessly that we mistake the entire process as “me” and “my life.” But when untangled, we see where suffering arises and how freedom becomes possible. This article explains these four elements clearly, shows how they link through Dependent Origination (viññāṇa paccayā nāma-rūpa), and provides practical work-life examples. A visual diagram is included to make the relationship easier to grasp.     1. Consciousness (Viññāṇa) - Function: Bare knowing of an object through a sense door. - Nature: Passive, mirror-like. - Limit: It only knows “something is there.” Example: Eye-consciousness knows “color and shape,” but not “tree” or “my boss.”  2. Mind (Citta / Nāma) - Function: Defines, labels, evaluates, and narrat...

  Introduction In today’s fast-moving corporate world, organizations compete not only for market share but also for talent. While training and coaching are widely used to equip employees with skills, mentoring goes deeper —it provides a bridge between knowledge, personal growth, and long-term career success. Unlike lectures or technical workshops, mentoring is relationship-driven and rooted in lived experience. This makes it a strategic asset for both individuals and organizations aiming for sustainable success.       Mentoring vs. Coaching vs. Training Though often used interchangeably, these three approaches serve quite different purposes: Mentoring Coaching Training Purpose Long-term personal and career growth Targeted performance improvement Knowledge/skill transfer Duration Ongoing, relationship-based Short-term, structured ...

  Introduction In today’s fast-paced, complex workplaces, we often feel caught in stress, conflict, and a sense of disconnection. Yet over 2,500 years ago, the Buddha offered the Noble Eightfold Path as a practical way to transform suffering into clarity and freedom. What if we could express the wisdom of the Eightfold Path through the lens of modern neuro-behavioral training? By aligning perception, thought, language, behavior, and character, we can create a path that is not only spiritual but highly practical for everyday life . This article presents a fresh model: NPP – Neuro-Perception Programming NTP – Neuro-Thought Programming NLP – Neuro-Language Programming NBP – Neuro-Behavior Programming NCP – Neuro-Character Programming Each step corresponds directly to the first five factors of the Eightfold Path , making the ancient teaching relevant and usable in modern work and leadership.     1. NPP – Neuro-Perception ...

  Introduction We live in a world that praises mental agility, celebrates technical knowledge, and obsessively tracks financial performance. But what often determines our success in leadership, relationships, and even our personal well-being is not found in IQ, credentials, or spreadsheets— it is emotional capability . Unfortunately, most people still treat emotional maturity as a lucky personality trait. You are either born with it, or you are not. But what if that idea is false? What if emotional awareness, emotional literacy, and emotional intelligence are not traits—but outcomes? What if they could be grown, deliberately, like money in a savings account? This article introduces the powerful metaphor of the Emotional Bank Account, a framework for building emotional capability with intention. It explores how consistent emotional investment yields measurable Emotional ROI (EROI), and how undisciplined emotional expression—what we call emotional diarrhea—can undo your emotion...

  Introduction Much has been said about the spiritual path. But rarely is it seen through the lens of modern psychology in tandem with ancient insight. In this article, we will explore a powerful parallel between three dimensions: The three stages of the Buddhist path — Puthujjana (worldling), Sekha (trainee), and Arahant (liberated one) The four stages of competence — from ignorance to effortless mastery The three distortions of self-view (Maññanā) found in the suttas — "I am" (mannathi), "mine" (mamanathi), and "I know" (namannathi) This integrated framework not only bridges traditional wisdom and modern insight but also offers a mirror to observe how deeply the illusion of self operates in our daily lives.     1. The Three Stages of the Path Puthujjana : The worldling — one who is unaware of the path and fully entangled in self-view. Sekha : The noble learner — one who has entere...