A questioner asked the Buddha: "I would like to know about the state of peace, the state of solitude and of quiet detachment. How does a person become calm, independent, and not wanting to grasp at anything?"
 "A person does this," replied the Buddha, "by eradicating the delusion of 'I am.' By being alert and attentive, he begins to let go of cravings as they arise. But whatever he begins to accomplish, he should beware of inner pride.
 He must avoid thinking of himself as better than another, or worse or equal, for that is all comparison and emphasizes the self. 
 "The person should look for peace within and not depend on it in any other place. For when a person is quiet within, the self cannot be found. 
There are no waves in the depths of the ocean, it is still and unbroken. It is the same with the peaceful person. He is still, without any longing to grasp. 

He has let go the foundations of self and no longer builds up pride and desire."

( Sutta Nipata)

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It is as though you have an eye

That sees all forms.

But does not see itself.

This is how your mind is.

Its light penetrates everywhere

And engulfs everything.

So why does it not know itself?

Foyan

SELF

Two birds, inseparable companions, perch on the same tree.
One eats the fruit, the other looks on.

The first bird is our individual self,
feeding on the pleasures and pains of this world.
The other is the universal Self,

silently witnessing all. (Upanishad)

Who Are You?