Wisdom from the Buddha

What if the very way your mind recognizes reality is also what distorts it?In this episode of The Deep Dive, we explore the teachings of Venerable Goon Maeng Seo Jin from I Am Here Now, uncovering why our perception of a “present moment” might be one of the mind’s greatest illusions.Through Buddhist psychology — the twelve bases, eighteen realms, and five aggregates — we break down how consciousness freezes a constantly changing reality just to make sense of it, and how that subtle act of “freezing”

In this chapter of I Am Here Now, we stress-test three “common sense” beliefs and watch them crumble—until a single axiom remains: “I am here now.”From this bedrock we derive the first two marks of existence—impermanence (anitya/anityatā) and non-self (anātman)—and see how they synthesize into dependent origination (pratītyasamutpāda). We also examine why modern knowledge often chases results while forgetting foundations, and how re-anchoring inquiry in the here and now can make science, ethics, and

🌍 What is the truth behind life, death, and religion?In this episode, we explore how ancient civilizations — Semitic, Han, and Aryan — sought to explain the mystery of the sun, the cycle of life and death, and the origin of suffering. From monotheism and yin-yang philosophy to the doctrine of saṃsāra and karma, we uncover the hidden roots that shaped today’s major religions.✨ A thought-provoking journey into time, rebirth, and the search for ultimate liberation.🎧 Perfect for seekers of wisdom,

In this episode, we explore the true origin, meaning, and purpose of religion through the lens of the Buddha Śākyamuni’s teachings. From humanity’s earliest struggle for survival to the pursuit of happiness (haengbok, 幸福), we uncover how religion emerged, evolved, and came to be known as “the supreme teaching.”You’ll discover:Why early humans created religion as a tool for safety and abundanceThe deeper meaning of happiness in Sino-Korean cultureHow the word “religion” differs in Eastern and Western