Transformative learning can be achieved
in three stages: 1) reflecting, 2) directly experiencing, and 3) knowing. Reflecting involves critically
examining a statement to see if it makes sense. When you intellectually know
that a statement is at least logical and theoretically possible, then you go to
step 2. Directly experiencing is
immersing yourself in the statement. Through mindful compassionate awareness,
see if the experience is valid for you personally – in your body – as a felt
experience. Here theory becomes a living wisdom rather than a philosophy. Step
3 is knowing – mindfully
integrating what you have just learned and felt into your daily life. In
scientific terms, this is referred to as “knowledge translation /
utilization”. Without this crucial last step, you return to old habits ie there
is no real benefit.
"There are three kinds of wisdom: Sutamayā paññā,
cintāmayā paññā, and bhāvanāmayā paññā. Sutamayā paññā is information you get from reading,
from listening to Dhamma discourses, or from discussions with teachers. Cintāmayā paññā is
intelligence or knowledge acquired through thinking, reasoning, or intellectual analysis.
Bhāvanāmayā paññā is insight or wisdom gained through direct experience. In short, we refer to
them as information, intelligence, and insight."
Ashin Tejaniya "Dhamma Everywhere: Welcoming Each Moment with Awareness+Wisdom."
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