Nonattachment enhances wisdom from "summary" of The Experience of Insight by Joseph Goldstein
The understanding that nonattachment enhances wisdom is a fundamental principle in the practice of insight meditation. When we can observe our experiences without getting caught up in them, we are able to see things as they truly are, without distortion or bias. This clarity of perception allows for a deeper insight into the nature of reality. Attachment clouds the mind and distorts our understanding of the world around us. When we cling to our desires and aversions, we are unable to see things clearly. Nonattachment, on the other hand, allows us to see things as they are, free...
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