Unmasking Reality: Discovering The Three Marks Of Existence - by Silas Day

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Unmasking Reality: Discovering The Three Marks Of Existence

With Silas Day

A transformative journey as we delve into Buddha's profound teachings on the Three Marks of Existence: Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-self. Exploring these fundamental principles and learn to see the world as it truly is. Through this course, Silas aims to help you foster deeper understanding, cultivate inner peace, and equip you with practical wisdom to navigate the direct nature of reality.


Meet your Teacher

Silas Day is a meditation and Buddhadhamma teacher with over a decade of experience whose main goal in life is to make the world a better place one person at a time. He does this by doing lectures and courses covering various aspects of Buddhism, eastern philosophy, and general spiritual practice.

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4 Days

984 students

5.0 stars

14 min / day

Awakening

English


Lesson 1

The Buddhist Path: An Introduction To The Three Marks Of Existence

Within This Lesson Silas will give a general overview of the three marks of existence (Anicca, Dukkha, and Anatta), their purpose, why the Buddha teaches them, and some thoughts on why they are so important to know.

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Lesson 2

Understanding Impermanence (Anicca): The Constant Flux Of Existence

In our world, every single thing - living or non-living - is subject to constant change. Nothing is ever static or fixed. This could be as fleeting as the delicate beauty of a sunset or the harmonious song of a bird. It's as though everything in the universe is part of a grand, ever-changing painting, with each piece evolving and morphing over time. This concept of continual change, often referred to as "impermanence" and in this lesson we will take a look at it.

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Lesson 3

Navigating Dukkha: Embracing The Unsatisfactoriness Of Life

The core and first teaching of The Buddha was Dukkha, or unsatisfactoriness and suffering. Yet how are we suppose to approach this topic and what does it actually mean? In this lecture we will approach this idea.

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Lesson 4

Unraveling Anatta: The Illusion Of Self And The Freedom Of Non-Self

In this lecture we approach the concept of Anatta. This is a concept that challenges our everyday experience and, at the same time, offers a doorway to a radical kind of freedom. It takes our exploration of the Three Marks of Existence to a new level and propels us to rethink our notion of identity.

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5.0 (66)

Recent Reviews

Tobba

September 18, 2025

So clear and simple as always. Gassho

Chad

February 22, 2025

Wonderful course learned a lot . THANK YOU

Lesleigh

February 11, 2025

Thank you so much.

Eric

November 3, 2024

Extremely informative. I especially loved the way you spoke of non-self. It made the concept more easy to apply in everyday situations. Thank you.

Hope

May 16, 2024

One of the best courses on Insight Timer! Silas is knowledgeable and clear. He is an excellent teacher

Larry

May 6, 2024

Excellent as always 🙏

Gina

April 17, 2024

Would you consider a virtual sangha? I have gotten so much from your teachings. We dont all have easy and raady access to a teacher.

Rayna

November 28, 2023

I have listened to many of Silas' courses. They all see well thought out, intentional and wonderfully expressed. Thank you!

Roberto

October 12, 2023

A great overview on the three marks of existence. Silas approaches the subject in a deep yet accessible way. Highly recommended if you're interested in improving your knowledge on impermanence, suffering, and not self. Thanks a lot Silas!

Siri

October 8, 2023

What a wonderful course to get, you started thinking about key concepts nicely delivered

Matt

September 25, 2023

A highly informative and thought provoking course. I feel very drawn to the buddhist philosophy. The more I learn about myself and maintaining peace, the more I see an alignment with buddhism and the 8 fold path. Thank you for sharing you experience and understanding. It's much appreciated. 🙏💚✨️

Drew

September 11, 2023

This is a beginning. Clarifying a way toward the feeling that the point of our existence is to recognized our movement toward connection. Thank you for the lessons.

KatieG

August 16, 2023

I enjoy all of the courses Silas has offered on Insight Timer and this is no exception. I’m not a practicing Buddhist but appreciate the value of the concepts for a deeper, richer and more fulfilling life. Silas presents the material with just the right amount of detail, enough for understanding the basics but not so much so as to feel overwhelmed. Thank you and I’ll be on the lookout for more! 🙏🏼

Anne

August 10, 2023

Very profound and spiritual course. Will be returning to the concepts and studying further as there is a lot to take in and meditate on

Bryan

August 7, 2023

Very informative and well instructive short course. Thank you Silas 🙏

Donna

August 2, 2023

A fine and thought-provoking overview of impermanence, suffering, and non-self. Thank you, Silas!

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