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Mentioned in 15 episodes

On Having No Head

Book • 2002
Douglas Harding's "On Having No Head" is a seminal work exploring the nature of self-perception and consciousness.

Harding's unique approach challenges the reader to question their ingrained assumptions about the self and the nature of experience.

The book uses simple yet profound exercises to guide the reader towards a direct experience of reality, free from the limitations of conceptual thought.

Through these exercises, Harding aims to reveal the inherent freedom and spaciousness of consciousness.

The book's impact lies in its ability to facilitate a shift in perspective, leading to a deeper understanding of one's own being.

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Mentioned in 15 episodes

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as a creative self-taught teacher who wrote a book on the concept of having no head.
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Annaka Harris
as a book that helped her with meditation practices.
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Richard Lang
as the author of "On Having No Head", a book exploring the concept of not seeing one's own face.
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