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Waking Up

A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris Reprint edition (Textbook ONLY, Paperback)

13 minSam Harris

What's it about

Ever wondered if you can experience profound spiritual fulfillment without believing in a single god or dogma? This guide is for the millions who seek a deeper connection to the world and themselves, but find traditional religion unsatisfying. Discover how to find meaning and purpose through science and reason. You'll explore the power of meditation and mindfulness, not as religious rituals, but as practical tools to transform your consciousness. Sam Harris, a renowned neuroscientist and philosopher, demystifies ancient contemplative wisdom, showing you how to examine your own mind, overcome negative emotions, and live a truly examined life, free from illusion.

Meet the author

Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times bestselling author with a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA. His unique background combines a deep, rational understanding of the human mind with decades of dedicated meditation practice. This synthesis of scientific inquiry and contemplative experience allows him to explore the nature of consciousness and offer a secular path to spiritual fulfillment, as detailed in his groundbreaking book, Waking Up.

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What's it about

Ever wondered if you can experience profound spiritual fulfillment without believing in a single god or dogma? This guide is for the millions who seek a deeper connection to the world and themselves, but find traditional religion unsatisfying. Discover how to find meaning and purpose through science and reason. You'll explore the power of meditation and mindfulness, not as religious rituals, but as practical tools to transform your consciousness. Sam Harris, a renowned neuroscientist and philosopher, demystifies ancient contemplative wisdom, showing you how to examine your own mind, overcome negative emotions, and live a truly examined life, free from illusion.

Meet the author

Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times bestselling author with a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA. His unique background combines a deep, rational understanding of the human mind with decades of dedicated meditation practice. This synthesis of scientific inquiry and contemplative experience allows him to explore the nature of consciousness and offer a secular path to spiritual fulfillment, as detailed in his groundbreaking book, Waking Up.

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