PART 2

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Outline of Self lnsight Meditation Therapy
SIMT

SiMT as Psychotherapy
Chapter 1 Learning from Poiesis and Praxis

1) Poiesis (World Creation) and Praxis (Self-Formation)
Simply put, SItVT is Praxis in that it is a practice of continuous developmentof one's observation skills for the sake of self-formation. Poiesis is the act offulfilling the duties and values selected by the individual. Praxis refers to theinner self whereas Poiesis refers to the outer world and the two occur
simultaneously. Nishida's philosophy defines acts of world creation, as Poiesis
and the self- formulation that accompany it as Praxis. To put its practice policy
simply, it is "truthfulness." lt is to formulate a true inner self and to participate
in the creation of the outerworld, The creation of the world and Self formulation go hand in hand. (D16)2) Learning the Reaction Pattern of Value Realizationa) The Difference Between Cognitive Therapy and SllVlT
SllVlT is not a training method where one's ideas are directly corrected, inother words, negative ideas are not replaced with positive ideas. Cognitivetherapy is training that aims to change a person's thoughts.
SltVlT on the other hand, consists of observing one's true intentions. Trueintention resembles stereotyping and cognitive distortion in Cognitive Therapy
however; the definition and treatments differ.
b) From Reaction Pattern of Value Destruction to Value Fulfillment
While performing the act, seeing or thinking, one cannot escape theassessment of hate and attachment unique to that individual (called Truelntention). This causes negative emotions but SltVlT does not aim to alter one'strue intent. While recognizing the true intent, SllVlT encourages the individual
to continue training oneself to observe his/her own impulsiveness anddestructiveness, and instead instantaneously select a value materializationpath.

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SIMT is based on renovvned philosophies regarding the Self and the world suchas those of Nishida′ s and it involves various tralnings.

SIIVT promotes the improvement of mental disorders by having the patients
shift from the Knowing Self to the depths of one's Willful Self where theindividual performs acts to achieve his/her goal. Furthermore, SIIVT promotes

the improvement of mental disorders by having the patients dig deeper into
his/her intuitive Mindful Self - where one embraces an object within
his/herself and sees the self and the object as something unique.
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SltVlT is an activation process of willful acts in an individual. lt can beapplied to anyone. SltVlT is a model for fulfilling one's life values with the useof one's willful acts as a willful individual even if there are obstacles and stressin the state of Poiesis.
Reference document A is Nishida's definition of "Willful Act" put into
practice. A summary is given in the next chapter. SIN/T also takes into accountthe Zen tradition that has a long history in Japan. lt was developed as amindfulness technique to train anyone to achieve a healthy consciousness.
Furthermore, it opens doors for improving one's inner self from an intellectbased to character based Self.
Character based Self refers to a Self that has acquired Zen
Enlightenment (absolute nothingness according to Nishida) and creates aworld as the projection of the Absolute Self. (D16)
Chapter 2 Deta‖ ed Modelofa VVi‖ ful Al∝

The following explains in detail the SIMT model that utilizes consciousacts

One lives within an environment. One obtains information from the-2-environment and seeks out a long term value that he/she desires. He/she
fulfills those values and consequently changes the environment. On a daily
basis, one gathers information, sets short term goals and fulfills them in orderto achieve the long term goal. Willful acts that help to fulfill short term goals
are as follows:
1. One retrieves information from the environment using his/her senses(by seeing).
2. One sets short term goals as a means to reach his/her long term goal
and considers ways and methods.
3. He/she acts toward the environment verbally and physically.
This is how one materializes a goal. This process of seeing, thinking and acting
activates one's unique evaluation standard- the True lntention. There are
varying types such as hatred, attachment, and behavior standard types but itvaries depending on the individual.
When there is a gap between reality and one's true intention, it causes
negative emotions such as ange[ frustration, anxiety and discontent. Whenreality and one's true intention overlap, positive emotions occur such as
happiness and satisfaction. Emotions can also arise when one's true intention
contradicts someone else's intention.
The act of the senses, thoughts and activities (verbal and physical), true
intention and emotions all occur simultaneously, The information one gathersfrom the environment using his/her senses is unchangeable because it
becomes a thing of the past as soon as it is gathered. Althoughunpleasantness is inevitable when one experiences a gap between theinformation and one's true intention, one should use his/her free will to selecta thought or an act that instead lead to hislher goal. That way, he/she is able
to contribute goods or services for the formation of society out of his/her own
will. ln this manner; an individual uses materials and information from society
as inputs and offers outputs as goods or services. One uses his/her own will tocreate the environment. SltVlT continues to train individuals so as to havethem develop a Self that can attain long term value materialization.
This is Poiesis and SIMT helps to develop the inner self in individuals toachieve it.
Chapter 3 Summary of SIMT

1) The Need for SIMT
We possess various acts of consciousness (mental and psychological) suchas decision making, perception, thought, memory, emotions, desire, and will.
An act consists of the action and the contentthat it creates and they occupy-3-the same space. One must continue to perform these actions repeatedly. Our
actions cannot be stopped by one's awareness. On the contrary, one must use
insight to observe within oneself to study its characteristics and act accordingly
to achieve the value fulfillment realization goal. (F7)
When such willful acts do not function properly, one is likely to suffer orcause harm to those around him/her. Self is a creative element in a creative
world and therefore, he/she is capable of changing his/her surroundings. One
can be influenced by various phenomena such as physical and psychologicalconditions, emotions (frustration, anxiety, anger; etc.), thoughts (a gaze,
misfortunes, dissatisfying words from others) and he/she is capable of being
distracted from performing constructively towards the goal. One is stimulated
by seeing something, then thoughts occuL and emotions arise. One can gettrapped in a vicious cycle where he/she abhors the emotions that arise or theresulting reaction and consequently react to that emotionally. (A1a9) As aresult, mental, psychological and physical problems arise. lt further results indeterioration of relationships within the family or work place and ends insuffering.

2) Learning the Reaction Pattern for Value Materialization - 10 Step Propram
When true intent is conceived over a long period of time, it strongly
influences the individual and it is rare that psychological problems andrelationships are improved overnight. Therefore, SIMT created a training
method that spans over 10 months to ensure that one can master the ways inwhich to achieve value materialization. (Reference Diagram 3-2A)
The client performs tasks for 10 months while submitting data and a diary
to the therapist. The therapist in turn provides advice. (Reference Record A)3) Early Stages of S|MT
Clients who suffer from serious deterioration of consciousness orrelationship issues will be asked to retrain one's consciousness. The goal of
SIIVT is to revitalize the consciousness. SltVlT as a whole serve to strengthen
one's consciousness. One has to first realize the various consciousness within
oneself. (A175) He/she must realize the effects the destruction of value hason the psyche and mental biological cycle and continue to train thereby
releasing oneself from the reaction pattern of value destruction.
To improve the state of unhappiness when something unpleasant happens,
it is important to acknowledge that it is due to one's self-centered true intent
and make an effort to not worsen the situation by thoughts of value
destruction. (A75) When a person experiences pain and illness such as
depression, a true intention of unpleasantness may arise (A69) howeveL one-4-

should accept them as they are and not react impulsively. One should recall
his/her life value and/ar wish (AB4) and select the option that is mostappropriate for true value materialization. Such training is continuous. (A154)
The way in which one accepts these unpleasant events is (4142-145, A1-50) an
important factor in one's willfuI consciousness.

4) SIMT for Complete Recovery
The reason one fails to recover quickly and ends up suffering for extended
periods is due to the inability to process his/her true intention. One thenturns to avoidance, denial, dependence, impulsive reaction in relationships,
self-mutilation and continues to be in this dysfunctional state. Prolonged
thoughts and acts of value destruction takes its toll. Repeated training utilizing
the early steps of the program will enable the individual to think normally.
ln the latter stages of the program, one focuses on improving thedysfunctional acts that he/she has not yet been able to overcome. lt requires
firm determination and recovery by imagining his/her life value. (A1,66-114)
By revitalizing basic willful acts, one will continue a behavior that will notwork to destroy the value (A220-229) and improve such dysfunctional acts.
lVoreove6 the illness of the heart will heal, unlikely to strike again andrelationships will improve. lf one is able to properly perform willful acts,his/her vision of the environment and the world will change and seek renewed
meaning, value and dreams which in turn will hetp him/her to take the firststep in creating a better world. ff7)
(Note: Axx is a page from Reference "lVindfulness to Cure Depression, Anxiety
Disability," (Ohta Kenjiro, 2013) lt is a method of SIMT.)
Chaoter 4of True lntention

1) True lntention-the Hidden Heart
There is a certain conscious act that is difficult for people withdepression and anxiety to detect. lt is true intention caused by a self -centeredevaluation. When performing a conscious act like the senses, thought, andmovement, true intention is what covers the subject like sunglasses or a filter.
It is a subjective and dogmatic manifestation of one's self-centered evaluation.
The evaluation stems not from the view of oneself as an integral part of theworld and as just one element of the world but that of confronting the world
as an outsider. For instance, looking at most people does not bother you but
when you see a particular person, it is as if you have hatred sunglasses on.
Even if you appear to be having a good time with him/her, in the back of yourmind, you are toggling with your hatred glasses. (4111)-5-

True intent consists of various types such as hate, desire-attachment,and behavior type. For example, some people view snakes with the true intentof hate. Others have strong attachments when they see a particular object.
And there are cases where one becomes negatively attached to an idea when
he/she does not like the idea. Furthermore, there are hate and attachment
types at the function level in addition to the conscious level. When one feels
they should or should not do something, it implies that he/she hates or is
attached to a particular activity. They may hate what someone else does or be
attached to his/her own behavior.
Hatred and attachment also exists at the senses and thought level. lt
has the effect of evaluating one's likes and dislikes. (A111)

2) The Hidden True Intent, the Conscious True lntent
True intention is called the "Hidden true intention" because it makes
one suffer due to his/her unawareness. When one becomes aware of thehidden intention, it becomes a "Conscious true intention." Everyone
possesses true intention and if they were to be aware of them, things
would not be so bad. Howeve; if it makes yourself or others around you
suffer, it is a problem. ln an idealistic world, we would all be aware of ourown true intentions and behave in a way that did not negatively affectourselves or surrounding people. ln the process of recovery, one needs totrain to recognize if his/hertrue intent is affecting one's acts orthoughts.
One must instantaneously be aware of his/her and not react in ways toharm one's value. {A1-11)

3) True lntention is a Self-Centered Standard
tvlindfulness is to observe one's consciousness. There are many mindful
methods and SllVlT focuses on the observation of "True intention." (Note)
There are various types of true intent such a hatred, attachment, ignorance,conceitedness, activity bias, judgement bias (good vs bad), etc. When an event
conjures a strong emotion or even a subtle emotion, if repeated, "trueintention" is established. True intention can be a distinctive idea about life
style, illness or recovery methods. lt can be attachment, hate or love towards
a hobby, ideology or theory.
There are many true intentions that go undetected. ln addition, there
are many people who do not understand the impact true intention has. ln
some cases, even experts in various science fields are unaware of the influence
true intent can have. Socially respected individuals may be causing his/herfamily to suffer because of true intention. True intention can also make suchpeople commit crimes and pressure members of an organization.

-6-It is difficult to change one's true intention however; if one justacknowledges that it is a self-centered "true intention," it could save further
deterioration of relationships and in some cases save lives. Even if one
possesses true intention, he/she must perform acts of value materialization by
not reacting impulsively and destructively. (M26-27)

4) True lntent is the Reason, Emotion is the Result
True intention is like a filter that covers your eyes when you look,listen, think or act, lt is an evaluation and standard based on selfcenteredness. True intention is the reason. "Emotion" is somewhat similar
however; it is the result. True intention and emotion work hand in handwith function.

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Emotion(pleasant, unpleasanq
satisfied, unsatisfied)True intention negatively impacts one's life at home and the workplacebecause the underlying intention causes emotions such as anger, frustrationand discontent durlng conversations. When B hears what A says andinstantaneously interprets it based on his true intent, the gap between his true
intent and the situation, causes emotions such as anger. Because he has nonotion that this is due to his true intention, he decides that A is at fault. He
then goes to counter attack, rebuke and verbally abuse A and therefore theargument continues. This results in deterioration of relationships within thefamily, workplace and the community. A single strong negative emotion
and/or repeated negative subtle emotions formulate a hatred intention
towards a particular person or environment. lt further leads to a hatredintention of his/her environment, family and or community, True intention
affects the senses, thoughts, values, characteI academic hypothesis,
definition, etc. at varying levels. (M26-27)
Chapter 5 The Effect of Treatment
A 2-hour session was conducted every month. The task was explained ina meeting with the clients. They were also advised on meditation techniques.
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This was repeated 10 times over the course of 10 months. lf the client wished,
he/she was able to repeat the program from the beginning,
From the sixth month to the eighteenth month, there was improvement
in clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bulimia. (Reference Diagram 32B)

ln addition, SIIVT improved issues concerning familial and occupational
relationships.

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