Enlightenment

[close] Whether you have a Buddhist practice that spans decades, are new to Buddhism, or simply have an interest in getting started, we are all united in our study of the Dharma. It lives in teachings both ancient and modern, in the words of sages and neophytes, in scripture, discourse, and even fiction. This group is for anyone looking to discuss books on Buddhism, get recommendations for new reads, or to share recent finds that have captured your attention.

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[close] This is a group for people who love ideas, creative ideas about science and spirituality. (including self-development) As we learn more about ourselves as human beings and also the deep mystery behind reality, the idea that anything is possible begins to become reality. This is the group to discuss books that have opened up your mind to this possibility or have uncovered a deep truth you have discovered.

[close] Welcome to a discussion of nonduality in topics including inquiry, enlightenment, Truth, ultimate reality, meditation, Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta, mysticism, enneagram, featuring such people as Byron Katie, Ramana, Gangaji, Jan Frazier, Joan Tollifson, Rupert Spira, Nisargadatta, and more - what books have been important to you? - Jon Nonduality, also known as non-dualism or Advaita, is a philosophical and spiritual concept that refers to the idea that there is no fundamental separation or duality between things that are conventionally perceived as distinct and separate. This includes the separation between the self and the world, between subject and object, and between mind and matter. In nondual philosophy, reality is seen as a unified whole in which all apparent differences and distinctions are ultimately illusory. This means that everything in the universe is ultimately interconnected and interdependent, and that the boundaries between things are fluid and constantly changing. The concept of nonduality is found in many different philosophical and spiritual traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and some forms of mystical Christianity and Sufism. Nondual teachings are often associated with meditation and contemplative practices that are aimed at helping individuals to directly experience the unity of all things and to transcend the limitations of dualistic thinking. In recent years, nonduality has become a topic of interest in fields such as neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy, as researchers seek to understand the nature of consciousness and the relationship between the mind and the brain from a nondual perspective. - ChatGPT