Modern Wisdom #336 - Richard Lang - What It Feels Like To Have No Head
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Jun 19, 2021 Richard Lang, coordinator of the Shollond Trust, dives into Douglas Harding's philosophy of 'The Headless Way.' He explores the concept of headlessness, prompting listeners to reflect on their true identities beyond physical attributes. The conversation includes practical meditative exercises that reveal a shared consciousness and the transformative journey of self-discovery. Lang emphasizes embracing an undefined nature, cultivating awareness, and finding home in the simplicity of existence, encouraging a profound reconnection with oneself and the community.
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Impact of Not-Self
- Realizing not-self is impactful because it's true; we see others' faces, not our own.
- Our direct experience is face-to-no-face, and this verifiable truth is also loving.
Examine Your View
- Return to your own point of view and examine your experience.
- Are you looking out of two eyes or a single opening?
Douglas Harding's Discovery
- Douglas Harding, an architect, discovered the Headless Way while searching for his true self.
- He realized he was made of layers and found inspiration in a physicist's drawing.
