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Souvenir Press - The Book On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

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Discover a profound perspective on existence with The Book On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are by Souvenir Press. In this work, Alan Watts, a key thinker of Western Zen Buddhism, examines the unrecognized taboo of our collective tendency to ignore our true nature. He explores how we maintain a tacit conspiracy to overlook who or what we really are. This book addresses the urgent need for a sense of existence that matches physical reality. Watts investigates the causes behind the illusion of the self as a separate ego that feels disconnected from the world. By examining our relationship with the universe, he offers a way to overcome feelings of alienation and reconnect with the reality of our being. Whether you are interested in Western Zen Buddhism or seeking to understand the nature of the self, this text provides a deep look into the human condition. It challenges the way we perceive ourselves in relation to the physical objects and the universe around us, making it a significant read for those exploring spirituality and philosophy.

Key Features

Explores the concept of the taboo against knowing our true nature and why we ignore our real identity.

Written by Alan Watts, a leading thinker in Western Zen Buddhism, providing deep philosophical insight.

Examines the illusion of the separate ego and how it creates a sense of alienation from the universe.

Offers a way to reconsider your relationship with the world through the lens of physical facts.

Provides an urgent look at how to find a sense of existence that overcomes feeling disconnected from reality.

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paperback
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
05 May 2009
Listed Since
19 December 2008

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