On Having No Head by Douglas Edison Harding Summary
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Discover a headless reality where your true self isn't what you think. Harding's 1961 philosophical classic blends Eastern spirituality with Western thought, creating a radical shift in perception. Experience the paradoxical joy of seeing everything except what you've always assumed was "you."
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The Revelation of No-Head: Discovering Our True Nature
Imagine walking through the majestic Himalayas and suddenly realizing that where your head should be, there's nothing but empty space. This wasn't a hallucination or metaphor but a direct perception that transformed Douglas Harding's understanding of consciousness forever. At thirty-three, during a mountain trek, Harding experienced something extraordinary-looking down at his body, he saw his legs, torso, and arms, but where his head should be, there was only a boundless void containing the entire panorama before him. In that moment, he "lost a head and gained a world." This wasn't some mystical revelation requiring years of spiritual practice but something immediately verifiable through direct experience. What makes this insight so revolutionary is its sheer obviousness-a truth hiding in plain sight that anyone can verify for themselves. The experience brought an immediate sense of peace and quiet joy unlike anything he had known before. The usual boundaries between self and world completely dissolved, revealing a profound truth: we are not what we think we are.
The Science of Headlessness: What We Actually Experience
The Paradox of Identity: Two Ways of Seeing
The Headless Way: Rediscovering Our True Nature
The Universal Vision: Finding Common Ground
Challenges on the Path: The Barrier and Breakthrough
Living from Headlessness: The Practical Revolution
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em 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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