The book is written to help people to find enlightenment.
There are 3 parts:
- Theory.
- Findings quietness of the mind.
- The pursuit of the self.
I was interested in this book because it is about nondualism. A theory that explains that the boundary between the self and everything else is not what it seems. And there are tons of evidence about this, so I was curious to dig more.
The first chapter is about science and the limits of it. While it points out some valid points about the limits of science, it is not extremely informed about the latest research about consciousness. So not 100% convincing.
The second chapter makes an analogy to explain the relation between the mind and the self. We perceive a dream, a simulation, a movie, etc⌠but fail to present the âworld modelâ concept which is the one that matches the most how our perceptions are connected to the âobjective realityâ.
The 3rd chapter is about the idea we incorrectly identify with our body and mind instead of something larger, that canât die.
Overall, while I believe in Enlightenment and its value, it doesnât fit what Iâm most looking for. While the Enlightenment (at least the way itâs described in the book) is a good way to detach from all the bad feelings you can have in this world, it wonât provide the explanation Iâm looking for about why consciousness exists in this universe, why Iâm experiencing it, and what is it made of.