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Ep. 26 – Relevance of Eastern Philosophy
Alan Watts Being in the Way
Religious Experience vs. Experimental Techniques
Hindu and Buddhist disciplines focus on experiential practices rather than beliefs or commandments, guiding individuals to change their consciousness and transcend the illusion of being a separate ego. Unlike religions that prescribe creeds, codes, and cults to be followed under divine authority, the disciplines of yoga and meditation are experimental techniques that aim to help individuals realize their true nature beyond the physical body. By shifting the focus from 'having a body' to 'being within a body,' these practices challenge the conventional understanding of consciousness and self-identity.
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