How to practice the method of just watching the mind?
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"To truly watch the mind is to witness without interference, but be aware that the journey may be long and uncertain if the inner chaos is vast."
According to Osho, just watching means witnessing whatever arises in the mind without interference, but he warns it can take years and remain uncertain because you keep creating new mind atop a vast past accumulation. It works mainly if your inner “madness” is small; otherwise the watching feels endless, so assess your condition before depending solely on this method.
Look at your thoughts come and go, but know it may take a very long time unless your mind is already quiet.
Why this matters practically
- Sets realistic expectations and prevents discouragement in meditation.
- Helps you judge if pure witnessing matches your current mental intensity.
- Signals when to reassess or adjust your practice if progress feels endless.
- Helps you judge if pure witnessing matches your current mental intensity.
- Signals when to reassess or adjust your practice if progress feels endless.
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