Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary Retreat Zoom Q&A Group A 10 January 2023 (1:47:32-1:50:55)
Yogi: I try to be aware of seeing and looking, but I’m not sure what is the difference. Also, what is the difference between seeing and looking and the awareness of seeing and looking?
Sayadaw: Close your eyes and don’t open yet. When you open, know whether you can see.
Now, open your eyes. Can you see?
Yogi: Yes.
Sayadaw: Now, do you know that you can see?
Yogi: Yes.
Sayadaw: That’s it. Simple, right?
Now, you’re looking at the camera; what can you see?
Yogi: I can see the hall, I can see the Buddha image, and I can see the laptop.
Sayadaw: Okay. Then you’re looking, right?
Yogi: Oh, okay, okay. Thank you.