Reflections on Darkness

Darkness, often perceived as 'anti-life' and evil, is essential for understanding the totality of creation and complexity of self. It embodies undefinable chaos and infinitesimal potentiality, engendering fear for many. True introspection can lead to self-reconciliation, yielding up revelatory insights and buried energies. Resolving inner darkness fosters personal well-being and holistic wholeness; aspects crucial for human existence.

transparency of emotionality

The concept of the four formless states (the four arupajhanas) was presented as a means of addressing those inner states of anger. The goal is to not struggle against the inner states. They are to be observed, accepted and resolved, on their own terms.