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#398 — Thoughts Without a Thinker

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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The Illusory Self and the Power of Meditation

This chapter delves into how meditation can illuminate the illusory nature of the ego and alleviate suffering by recognizing the transient quality of thoughts. It emphasizes that true consciousness exists beyond these thoughts and ego, leading to a deeper understanding of selflessness.

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