The Journey to the Doorways of Freedom
The Journey to the Doorways of Freedom
Here is a simplified visual that shows how working with one or more of the three characteristics corrects perceptual distortions and ultimately leads to the arising of the possibility of freedom.
The three characteristics of existence
Impermanence
Unsatisfactoriness
Impersonality
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The distortions of mind
Seeing that which is impermanent as permanent
Seeing that which is unsatisfactory as fulfilling
Seeing that which has no essence as me or mine
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The three doorways to freedom
Signlessness
Desirelessness
Emptiness