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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.

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Mentioned in 13 episodes

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Sam Harris
as a self-taught teacher whose method focuses on self-inquiry and meditation.
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as a resource for understanding non-dualistic mindfulness.
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Rich Roll
in relation to his meditation practice and the illusion of self.
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André Duqum
when discussing the recognition of one’s true nature and the resulting psychophysical changes.
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Sam Harris
as a creative self-taught teacher who wrote a book on the concept of having no head.
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Sam Harris On: Equanimity in Turbulent Times; Compassion for Difficult People; And Dualistic vs Non-dualistic Mindfulness
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Annaka Harris
as a book that helped her with meditation practices.
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A Radical Question To Put Your Problems Into Perspective | Annaka Harris
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Sam Harris
as a self-taught teacher who wrote a book on having no head.
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#408 - Finding Equanimity in Chaos
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Richard Lang
as the author of "On Having No Head", a book exploring the concept of not seeing one's own face.
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Not seeing your face as a first step to enlightenment? (with Richard Lang)
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John Vervaeke
when discussing the sense of presence and the adverbial nature of awareness.
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Decoding the Enigma of Consciousness: Life, Cognition, and the Nature of Awareness | Evan Thompson
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Dan Harris
as a spiritual classic recommended by Sam Harris and Joseph Goldstein.
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The Fundamental Mystery of the Mind, Annaka Harris
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Richard Lang
as the originator of the Headless Way philosophy.
#336 - Richard Lang - What It Feels Like To Have No Head
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Sam Harris
as the author of a book that inspired a meditation exercise involving looking in the mirror to find the 'seer'.
Sam Harris, Enlightenment, Real Meditation, and Consciousness Explained (#32)
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Dan Harris
as a book blessed by Joseph Goldstein, focusing on Zen and rediscovering the obvious.
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Sam Harris
as a book that offers a unique perspective on self-awareness.
#408 - Finding Equanimity in Chaos
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Richard Lang
as the work where Douglas Harding wrote on having no head.
Richard Lang on having no head | Living Mirrors #84

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