In order to examine or investigate truly  and be open and receptive to that which Arises, we must be free of motive, especially our previous pre-existing beliefs habits and backgrounds. It is then that true present awareness can establish itself. 

Padmapani (1954-), Padmapani is a Dharma teacher, a disciple of the late Ven. Subhadra Goldwater. He has studied and practiced oriental medicine for the past 40 years and is one of the founding members of the the Path to Wisdom project.