is not end gaining and detachment the same thing

[sraj]

No, "not end gaining" is a practice of releasing the obsession with achieving a specific outcome, whereas "detachment" is an emotional state of being emotionally uninvolved or aloof from the world or specific situations. While related, detachment can be a way to avoid negative feelings, whereas not-end-gaining is a mindful approach to life's activities to find inner peace and fulfillment without being consumed by the need for a particular result. 

Not-End-Gaining

• Definition:

  A mindset of being present and engaged in an activity without being fixated on the final outcome. 
• Purpose:

  To foster inner peace, freedom from frustration, and a more fulfilling experience. 
• Practice:

  Involves acknowledging the impermanent nature of outcomes and releasing the ego's need to control results. 
• Example:

  Focusing on the process of learning a new skill, rather than just the desire to become a master overnight. 

Detachment

• Definition:

  A state of emotional distance or aloofness from external circumstances, people, or outcomes. 
• Purpose:

  To protect mental health, reduce anxiety, and avoid suffering from negative outcomes. 
• Practice:

  Can involve withdrawing from the world or becoming less emotionally invested to maintain objectivity. 
• Example:

  Stepping back from a relationship that causes emotional distress to preserve one's mental well-being. 

Key Difference

• Not-end-gaining is an action and a mental framework, whereas detachment is primarily an emotional state. 
• One can be not-end-gaining while still being involved and caring, but detachment can involve a withdrawal or distance, as seen with emotional detachment. 

Analogy

Think of it like this: A musician plays music for the joy of the music itself (not-end-gaining), rather than solely for the goal of winning a Grammy (end-gaining). A different musician, however, may be emotionally detached from the performance, feeling no emotional connection to the sound (detached).

AI responses may include mistakes

 

[Keith Bacon]

Hi Selvaraj,

You could view these as very related with the differences due to the angle you view it from and how your culture and views are shaped.

Not end gaining = not being excessively desirous of the outcome = not being attached to the outcome.

Detachment is not aloofness, more a reduction of the excessive Sympathetic Nervous System activity which is involved in the generation of negative emotions and perceptions. 

Excessive SNS activity is what people inhibit it AT chair and table work. 

That's my view 

Keith 

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