Luang Por Liem
On an auspicious visit to Cittaviveka, Luang Por Liem, abbot of Wat Non Pah Pong in Thailand, points to the freedom that can be found from deeply knowing the restraints that are present in the mind. He explains how an unwise relation to mental formations and a sense of self creates obstruction in the heart, but by utilizing the tools of samatha and vipassana meditation, we can begin to see all of our experiences as part of nature, which can lead to detachment and a real, lasting freedom.