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 ...