The intellect cannot penetrate consciousness. When you drop thoughts, consciousness is present. When you drop the pseudo self, the True Self is present. July 12, 1981

Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, explains that consciousness is present when thoughts cease and the True Self emerges when the pseudo-self is dropped. She suggests that self-consciousness is the root of misery, and meditation offers a way to connect with the life source.

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