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The Illusion of Self and Mindfulness Practice
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The goal of mindfulness practice is often seen as attaining an experience called "cessation" that uproots the illusion of the self while some believe that consciousness is always tied to the five senses and that the idea of pure consciousness is a spiritual fantasy. The truth can be realized anywhere along the path of climbing the metaphorical mountain towards self-transcendence.
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The practice of mindfulness is a means of attaining the experience of cessation, which is believed to uproot the illusion of the self and other mental afflictions.
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The practice of mindfulness is a means of attaining the experience of cessation, which is believed to uproot the illusion of the self and other mental afflictions. While some may believe that the goal of self-transcendence is far away, striving toward the distant goal of enlightenment can lead to an intensity of practice that might otherwise be difficult to achieve.
ChapterThe Illusion of Self and Mindfulness Practice
Episode#342: Sam Harris, Ph.D. — How to Master Your Mind
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This episode discusses the philosophical idea of "cessation" and its relevance in meditation practices, including debates between Buddhism and spirituality about achieving a state of pure consciousness.
30:03 - 34:34 (04:31)
Summary
This episode discusses the philosophical idea of "cessation" and its relevance in meditation practices, including debates between Buddhism and spirituality about achieving a state of pure consciousness.