The Cosmic Game by Stanislav Grof Summary
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Dive into consciousness pioneer Stanislav Grof's masterwork exploring life as a cosmic experiment undertaken by Absolute Consciousness. Endorsed by Ken Wilber as "a stunning achievement," this mind-bending journey challenges material science while offering profound insights into karma, death, and the ultimate nature of reality.
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The Cosmic Illusion: A Radical Vision of Reality
What if everything you thought you knew about reality was just an elaborate illusion? Stanislav Grof's "The Cosmic Game" challenges our most fundamental assumptions about existence. Drawing from over 4,000 psychedelic sessions and 30,000 holotropic breathwork experiences, Grof presents a perspective that bridges ancient wisdom with cutting-edge research. He introduces us to "holotropic states" - consciousness experiences that move us toward wholeness - which have shaped humanity's spiritual traditions throughout history. Unlike pathological conditions, these states don't impair consciousness but transform it, offering extraordinary sensory perceptions, vivid imagery, and emotions ranging from ecstatic bliss to profound terror. Colors become more vibrant, sounds take on new dimensions, and the intellect functions differently, providing insights about ourselves and the cosmos that transcend our educational background. Throughout human history, people have accessed profound altered states that reveal dimensions of reality hidden from everyday awareness. These states aren't hallucinations but doorways to aspects of existence that materialistic science has ignored. Native American vision quests, Hindu yogic practices, Sufi whirling, and Australian Aboriginal walkabouts all represent different approaches to accessing these realms. Modern methods include psychedelics, holotropic breathwork, sensory deprivation, and brainwave entrainment devices. What's remarkable is how consistent the insights from these experiences are across cultures and time periods. People discover aspects of a universe permeated by cosmic intelligence, with descriptions showing striking similarities to understandings that have emerged independently worldwide - suggesting they're tapping into fundamental truths about existence rather than subjective fantasies.
The Cosmic Source: Beyond Space and Time
The Technology of Creation: How Reality Manifests
The Archetypal Dimension: Between Material and Divine
The Path Home: Reuniting with the Source
Living the Cosmic Game: Embracing Both Worlds
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Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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