Simply Always Awake The Headless Way -- Interview with Richard Lang
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May 25, 2024 Richard Lang, an expert in The Headless Way philosophy, discusses societal norms around self-perception, childhood spiritual experiences, the impact of 'headless way' philosophy, the development of self-awareness and empathy, mindfulness practices, visual measurement exercises, and the exploration of consciousness and self-unity in an enlightening and thought-provoking interview.
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Richard's First Headless Insight
- Richard Lang describes his initial encounter with the Headless Way at age 17 through Douglas Harding's experiments.
- He experienced direct insight by realizing he could not see his own head, a transformative moment for him.
Face to No Face Insight
- The Headless Way insight reveals we are "face to no face," emphasizing an empty, open space of awareness.
- This realization promotes a shift in identity beyond the traditional face-centered self.
Empirical, Non-Hierarchical Inquiry
- The Headless Way approach is ruthlessly empirical, focusing purely on direct observation of experience.
- It fosters a lack of hierarchy and emphasizes open, experimental inquiry into identity.