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#63 - Why Meditate?

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

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The Difference Between Immersive Experiences and Meditation

This chapter explores the distinction between immersive experiences like watching television or reading a book, and the practice of meditation. It highlights the importance of mindfulness in recognizing moments of selflessness and delves into the unreliable nature of the sense of self. The chapter also discusses the habit of reading and its relation to selflessness, as well as the concept of time and the significance of mindfulness in reducing thoughts and stories.

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