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One Taste
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Ken Wilber
As one who has written extensively about the interior life, meditation, and psychotherapy, Ken Wilber—the leading theorist in the field of integral psychology—naturally arouses the curiosity of his numerous readers. In response to this curiosity, this one-year diary not only offers an unprecedented entrée into his private world, but offers an introduction to his essential ...more
Paperback, 356 pages
Published
August 8th 2000
by Shambhala
(first published January 19th 1999)
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Anyone familiar with recent literature on the spiritual life will have heard of Ken Wilber. The so-called "Einstein of consciousness" (the title ascribed to him, quite self-servingly, by his then literary agent), is one of the few people in his field who can actually make a living on book sales alone. With some two dozen tomes to his name--the first written at the tender age of twenty-four (and still in print)--he is pretty much the name in consciousness studies, maps of reality, and a...more
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A half-century ago, Aldous Huxley described the domain of human consciousness as a vast and variegated province, "with regions in it exceedingly strange, regions which most of us, at most times don't penetrate at all." He lamented the sad state of psychology which, in his view, had only just begun to survey the terrain. While it had made some headway in mapping the realms of memory, fantasy, imagination and, in Jung's case, the symbol...more
A half-century ago, Aldous Huxley described the domain of human consciousness as a vast and variegated province, "with regions in it exceedingly strange, regions which most of us, at most times don't penetrate at all." He lamented the sad state of psychology which, in his view, had only just begun to survey the terrain. While it had made some headway in mapping the realms of memory, fantasy, imagination and, in Jung's case, the symbol...more
....when you contract the virus of living beautifully, truly, and consciously than you understand why Ken Wilber keeps on witting about integrity.....he presents how it is possible to live on this earth in peace with ourselves and with others.....not easy read but of great importance
I liked this book even though it is essentially a year of journals. Insightful without being too drug out on certain points. Plus him talking of his girlfriend's nipple piercings as "towel racks" was rather amusing.
GOOD START TO UNDERSTANDING KEN WILBER'S WORK AND HIS UNDERSTANSING AND VISION OF THE TRANSPERSONAL
A great insight into the personal and spiritual life of one Americas wisest people.
A look into the life a genius.
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wilber is a bit of an egomaniac and a snob. it is totally engaging at certain moments, and to tumble some of his better philosphical nuggets about in one's brain is a pleasure and a great encouragement to those who cannot sit for 7 hours a day in meditation.
he writes in an utterly self conscious and preachy manner in these purported journals. but i don't know many people writing about integrating the various eastern and western consciousness studies into something whole and inclusive, so i...more
he writes in an utterly self conscious and preachy manner in these purported journals. but i don't know many people writing about integrating the various eastern and western consciousness studies into something whole and inclusive, so i...more
Ken Wilber kept a journal for a year and this is the result. Worth it just for his illuminating descriptions of his meditative experiences. During a 12 day period he maintained constant consiousness through the waking state, dream state and right into deep dreamless, formlessness and back again each 24 hours. Mind blowing, ever wondered what that's like then check this out. The desriptions of non-duality offered by many of todays so called modern neo-adviatist teachers pale in comparison.
I find Integral Studies quite fascinating, however I am not a
deep analytical type. I figured Ken's journal would be a painless way to understand more about this perspective and also learn what his daily reality looks like. If not absorbing his ideas
I'd at least have exposure to an alternate lifestyle.
Naturally his journal includes his thoughts and opinions as the days go by. Also included are interviews to help get the "normal" questions answered about Integral Studi...more
deep analytical type. I figured Ken's journal would be a painless way to understand more about this perspective and also learn what his daily reality looks like. If not absorbing his ideas
I'd at least have exposure to an alternate lifestyle.
Naturally his journal includes his thoughts and opinions as the days go by. Also included are interviews to help get the "normal" questions answered about Integral Studi...more
I have heard of Wilber for so long I thought, o.k I'll try him out. But WOW he really is a bit of an ego maniac, all the while saying he's not. I'm super curious about his other writings because he does seem to be a bit brilliant, but don't know if I can handle the meism. I may finish this. I may not. currently I'm too bored to think about it.
Ken Wilber is an incredible intellectual and author. He is a great source for those of us who enjoy exploring the crossroads between philosophy, science, and spirituality.
This book is a journal from a portion of WIlber's life. It gets into the practical application of integral living.
This book is a journal from a portion of WIlber's life. It gets into the practical application of integral living.
A collection of Ken Wilber's journals over the course of a year. It's very informal / non-academic, but interspersed with explanations.
a look into the private studies and private life of Ken Wilber, a fascinating modern intellectual.
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“And therefore, all of those for whom authentic transformation has deeply unseated their souls must, I believe, wrestle with the profound moral obligation to shout form the heart—perhaps quietly and gently, with tears of reluctance; perhaps with fierce fire and angry wisdom; perhaps with slow and careful analysis; perhaps by unshakable public example—but authentically always and absolutely carries a a demand and duty: you must speak out, to the best of your ability, and shake the spiritual tree, and shine your headlights into the eyes of the complacent. You must let that radical realization rumble through your veins and rattle those around you.
Alas, if you fail to do so, you are betraying your own authenticity. You are hiding your true estate. You don’t want to upset others because you don’t want to upset your self. You are acting in bad faith, the taste of a bad infinity.
Because, you see, the alarming fact is that any realization of depth carries a terrible burden: those who are allowed to see are simultaneously saddled with the obligation to communicate that vision in no uncertain terms: that is the bargain. You were allowed to see the truth under the agreement that you would communicate it to others (that is the ultimate meaning of the bodhisattva vow). And therefore, if you have seen, you simply must speak out. Speak out with compassion, or speak out with angry wisdom, or speak out with skillful means, but speak out you must.
And this is truly a terrible burden, a horrible burden, because in any case there is no room for timidity. The fact that you might be wrong is simply no excuse: You might be right in your communication, and you might be wrong, but that doesn’t matter. What does matter, as Kierkegaard so rudely reminded us, is that only by investing and speaking your vision with passion, can the truth, one way or another, finally penetrate the reluctance of the world. If you are right, or if you are wrong, it is only your passion that will force either to be discovered. It is your duty to promote that discovery—either way—and therefore it is your duty to speak your truth with whatever passion and courage you can find in your heart. You must shout, in whatever way you can.”
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Alas, if you fail to do so, you are betraying your own authenticity. You are hiding your true estate. You don’t want to upset others because you don’t want to upset your self. You are acting in bad faith, the taste of a bad infinity.
Because, you see, the alarming fact is that any realization of depth carries a terrible burden: those who are allowed to see are simultaneously saddled with the obligation to communicate that vision in no uncertain terms: that is the bargain. You were allowed to see the truth under the agreement that you would communicate it to others (that is the ultimate meaning of the bodhisattva vow). And therefore, if you have seen, you simply must speak out. Speak out with compassion, or speak out with angry wisdom, or speak out with skillful means, but speak out you must.
And this is truly a terrible burden, a horrible burden, because in any case there is no room for timidity. The fact that you might be wrong is simply no excuse: You might be right in your communication, and you might be wrong, but that doesn’t matter. What does matter, as Kierkegaard so rudely reminded us, is that only by investing and speaking your vision with passion, can the truth, one way or another, finally penetrate the reluctance of the world. If you are right, or if you are wrong, it is only your passion that will force either to be discovered. It is your duty to promote that discovery—either way—and therefore it is your duty to speak your truth with whatever passion and courage you can find in your heart. You must shout, in whatever way you can.”
