Intervention and Techniques

Abstract

The Know intervention integrates the Buddhist concept of wisdom, which aims to foster insights into reality. From the perspective of the Note, Know, Choose model, suffering results from dissatisfaction arising from the discrepancy between reality and egoistic needs rooted in clinging onto a self-notion. As an attempt to satisfy inner needs, individuals tend to repeatedly engage in habitual and unskillful patterns of action, thereby reinforcing a samsaric cycle of suffering. To Know is to gradually unpack the complex layers of internal experiences and patterns to reveal the nature of self-notion and innermost egoistic desires and wishes. Gaining insight into the deeper level of clinging will mobilize flexibility and freedom for different choices, resulting in more wholesome habitual tendencies. Some essential techniques include detachment visualization, insight meditation, and contemplation on clinging to one&s;s self-notion.