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Discovering the Blind Spot of the Mind with Meditation
41:17 - 48:54 (07:36)
The author discusses the teachings of Dzogchen, a form of meditation that seeks to impart the experience of self-transcendence directly to the student, and how this helped him discover his blind spot of the mind. He explains how Chulgu Rugen was able to teach with precision, pointing out the nature of the mind and getting the meditator to recognize that consciousness is intrinsically free of self.
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The idea of being in a thought-free, enlightened state is a common misconception, as our thoughts are often unnoticed but constantly present.
41:17 - 42:27 (01:09)
Summary
The idea of being in a thought-free, enlightened state is a common misconception, as our thoughts are often unnoticed but constantly present. This misconception can often hinder personal growth and development.
ChapterDiscovering the Blind Spot of the Mind with Meditation
Episode#342: Sam Harris, Ph.D. — How to Master Your Mind
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The practice of Dzogchen emphasizes on the intrinsic selflessness of awareness in every moment, which requires one to dispel the illusion of self and is more focused on precipitating an insight rather than teaching a meditation technique.
42:27 - 44:44 (02:17)
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The practice of Dzogchen emphasizes on the intrinsic selflessness of awareness in every moment, which requires one to dispel the illusion of self and is more focused on precipitating an insight rather than teaching a meditation technique. It is a life-long process that requires constant practice and effort to reach its full potential beyond thought.
ChapterDiscovering the Blind Spot of the Mind with Meditation
Episode#342: Sam Harris, Ph.D. — How to Master Your Mind
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Exploring the concept of blind spots, the various ways to detect them, and the difficulty in doing so especially in certain esoteric traditions.
44:44 - 48:54 (04:10)
Summary
Exploring the concept of blind spots, the various ways to detect them, and the difficulty in doing so especially in certain esoteric traditions.