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Similar accounts of | Similar accounts of the experience of unity and the illusory nature of the self can be found across a surprisingly large variety of independent religious, philosophical, and psychological sources. These have been collected and listed as a set of documented examples below: | ||
*'''[[wikipedia:Egolessness|Egolessness]]''' is a documented emotional state within psychology where one feels no ego (or self) and | *'''[[wikipedia:Egolessness|Egolessness]]''' is a documented emotional state within psychology where one feels no ego (or self) and no distinct sense of self apart from the world around oneself. This is often described as feelings of oneness and being inextricably woven to the fabric of one’s surroundings or environment. | ||
*'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneness_(metaphysics) Monism]''' is a philosophical position which argues that there is only one thing | *'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneness_(metaphysics) Monism]''' is a philosophical position which argues that there is only one thing which all things are not separate from and it works together as a unified system of behaviour. | ||
*'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanic_feeling Oceanic feeling]''' is a state within psychology which is described as a sensation of an indissoluble bond | *'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanic_feeling Oceanic feeling]''' is a state within psychology which is described as a sensation of an indissoluble bond of being connected with the external world in its integral form. | ||
*'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nondualism Nondualism]''' is a philosophy found within many religions which states that there is no difference between the concept of the external environment and the self. | *'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nondualism Nondualism]''' is a philosophy found within many religions which states that there is no difference between the concept of the external environment and the self. | ||
*'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Watts Alan Watts]''' is a philosopher who | *'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Watts Alan Watts]''' is a philosopher who spoke extensively about the illusory nature of the self. His lectures can be found for free on the [http://www.proxybay.de/torrent/7154827/Alan_Watts-_Out_of_Your_Mind_(The_Essential_Lectures) Pirate Bay] and in parts within many videos across [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXmz605GAnc YouTube]. His book “The Book on the Taboo of Knowing Who You Are” is dedicated to a formal explanation of the philosophies and logic behind this perspective and can be found within the form of a [http://psychonautwiki.org/w/images/d/da/The-book-on-the-taboo-against-knowing-who-you-are-by-Alan-Watts.pdf free PDF]. | ||
*'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interconnectedness Interconnectedness]''' is a philosophical concept which defines itself as part of the terminology of a world view which sees a oneness in all things. This is based upon the idea that all things are of a single underlying substance or reality and that there is no true separation deeper than appearances. | *'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interconnectedness Interconnectedness]''' is a philosophical concept which defines itself as part of the terminology of a world view which sees a oneness in all things. This is based upon the idea that all things are of a single underlying substance or reality and that there is no true separation deeper than appearances. | ||