Not caring about anything is liberation

True liberation, or 'haetal,' is achieved by cultivating a state of indifference to external circumstances and internal thoughts, according to Buddhist teachings presented in the article. The core idea is that by ceasing to care about anything – whether it be criticism, praise, or the actions of others – one can maintain inner peace and freedom from suffering.

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What if you receive some hate? It's good to receive hate. You can practice letting go of the unrealistic habit of mind that desires to be loved your whole life. You can finally practice letting go of the painful habit of defending and protecting your sensitive ego. It's a grateful thing.

The text posits that negative attention, such as being disliked, can paradoxically be beneficial. It offers an opportunity to shed the "unrealistic habit of mind" that desires constant love and to practice releasing the "painful habit" of defending a sensitive ego. Instead of retaliating against those who express negativity, the article suggests recognizing that their actions stem from their own struggles and attachments.

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Not caring about any event means there is no concern. Not caring about anything that happens is liberation.

"Not caring about any event means there is no concern. Not caring about anything that happens is liberation," the article states, highlighting that indifference is the fundamental truth to be realized. It argues that all suffering arises from thoughts and the way individuals process them. The key is not to be controlled by thoughts but to observe them objectively.

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All suffering arises from thoughts, and the way we engage with thoughts is wrong. You don't have to be what thoughts tell you; you have to engage with thoughts objectively.

The practice involves recognizing thoughts without getting entangled in them, allowing them to arise and pass without judgment, attachment, or rejection. By clearly observing thoughts without assigning them undue importance, one can witness them calmly. This objective witnessing prevents falling into the trap of thoughts or fighting against them, allowing one to simply 'rest' within them. Engaging with thoughts leads to pain, while observing them reveals their true nature, which is the essence of spiritual practice.

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If you get entangled with thoughts, it becomes suffering, and if you just observe, you will know the reality of thoughts. This is the essence of practice.