

#1864
Mentioned in 13 episodes
On Having No Head
Book • 2002
Douglas Harding's "On Having No Head" is a seminal work exploring the nature of self-perception and consciousness.
Harding's unique approach challenges the reader to question their ingrained assumptions about the self and the nature of experience.
The book uses simple yet profound exercises to guide the reader towards a direct experience of reality, free from the limitations of conceptual thought.
Through these exercises, Harding aims to reveal the inherent freedom and spaciousness of consciousness.
The book's impact lies in its ability to facilitate a shift in perspective, leading to a deeper understanding of one's own being.
Harding's unique approach challenges the reader to question their ingrained assumptions about the self and the nature of experience.
The book uses simple yet profound exercises to guide the reader towards a direct experience of reality, free from the limitations of conceptual thought.
Through these exercises, Harding aims to reveal the inherent freedom and spaciousness of consciousness.
The book's impact lies in its ability to facilitate a shift in perspective, leading to a deeper understanding of one's own being.
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Mentioned in 13 episodes
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and Sam Harris as a thought experiment on consciousness.


Dan Harris

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as a self-taught teacher whose method focuses on self-inquiry and meditation.


Sam Harris

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as a resource for understanding non-dualistic mindfulness.


Sam Harris

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in relation to his meditation practice and the illusion of self.


Rich Roll

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when discussing the recognition of one’s true nature and the resulting psychophysical changes.

André Duqum

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E134 - Peter Crone: Finding Freedom From Ego & Subconscious Limiting Beliefs
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as a creative self-taught teacher who wrote a book on the concept of having no head.


Sam Harris

215 snips
Sam Harris On: Equanimity in Turbulent Times; Compassion for Difficult People; And Dualistic vs Non-dualistic Mindfulness
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as a book that helped her with meditation practices.


Annaka Harris

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A Radical Question To Put Your Problems Into Perspective | Annaka Harris
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as a self-taught teacher who wrote a book on having no head.


Sam Harris

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#408 - Finding Equanimity in Chaos
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as the author of "On Having No Head", a book exploring the concept of not seeing one's own face.

Richard Lang

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Not seeing your face as a first step to enlightenment? (with Richard Lang)
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when discussing the sense of presence and the adverbial nature of awareness.


John Vervaeke

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Decoding the Enigma of Consciousness: Life, Cognition, and the Nature of Awareness | Evan Thompson
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as a spiritual classic recommended by Sam Harris and Joseph Goldstein.


Dan Harris

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The Fundamental Mystery of the Mind, Annaka Harris
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as the originator of the Headless Way philosophy.

Richard Lang

#336 - Richard Lang - What It Feels Like To Have No Head
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as the author of a book that inspired a meditation exercise involving looking in the mirror to find the 'seer'.


Sam Harris

Sam Harris, Enlightenment, Real Meditation, and Consciousness Explained (#32)
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as a book blessed by Joseph Goldstein, focusing on Zen and rediscovering the obvious.


Dan Harris

A Meditator in the Arena | Sam Harris
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as a book that offers a unique perspective on self-awareness.


Sam Harris

#408 - Finding Equanimity in Chaos
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as the work where Douglas Harding wrote on having no head.

Richard Lang

Richard Lang on having no head | Living Mirrors #84