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No Boundary: Eastern and Western Approaches to Personal Growth
by
Ken Wilber,
Ken Wilbur
A new, easy-to-grasp map of human consciousness against which the various therapies from both Western and Eastern sources are introduced. Designed to help individuals understand the practice of each therapy.
Paperback, 149 pages
Published
September 12th 1981
by Shambhala
(first published 1979)
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Every thing is everything. Oh, and it is what it is. 1=1. A tautology is tautologous. Now you don't have to read a massive compendium of references in service of the point.
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The most authentic book on consciousness I 've read to-date. There's no Integral Theory in this book. Given the inherent limitations of language in representing experience, this book comes closest to what could be possible. The last chapter appears complex at first, but is actually the crowning glory of simplicity. For any and every seeker in this world, this book will provide a new perspective to the act of seeking itself.
Some pearls from a book which is a veritable necklace:
Something very simp...more
Some pearls from a book which is a veritable necklace:
Something very simp...more
It was about a week after my mother died and I was in Reagan National Airport, in D.C., reading No Boundary as I waited for the plane to take me back to Birmingham and some semblance of the regular, workaday world. A woman came up to me and said, “Ooh, Ken Wilber. Deep.” I nodded, made the obligatory self-deprecating comment: “I only understand about every third word.” Which was pretty much true.
The lady told me how she thought it was fine to be brilliant and all, but a writer-thinke...more
The lady told me how she thought it was fine to be brilliant and all, but a writer-thinke...more
I am also reading "Introduction to objectivistic epistemology' by Ayn Rand...
both books seems to be two polar opposites (I have to plough through both books before I can say my own view with confidence!)
perhaps Ken Wilber's concept of noself transcends Ayn Rand's 'Ego',
perhaps Ken's mystic view may have some fallacy outlined by Rand as 'stolen concept' (i.e denying something by using the very same thing!)...
sure both authors epistemology seems to be...more
both books seems to be two polar opposites (I have to plough through both books before I can say my own view with confidence!)
perhaps Ken Wilber's concept of noself transcends Ayn Rand's 'Ego',
perhaps Ken's mystic view may have some fallacy outlined by Rand as 'stolen concept' (i.e denying something by using the very same thing!)...
sure both authors epistemology seems to be...more
Ken Wilber, who has mastered most of the mystical religious traditions of the world, makes the mystical very very practical in this down-to-earth book. He examines the way in which we create boundaries as a instinctual act of consciousness, and the fallacies it results in as far as our understanding of the world, our selves, reality, and spirituality. Nothing esoteric, just a simple, matter of fact examination of the make-believe we treat as real, and an analysis of how various psychotherapeuti...more
Ken Wilber is one of my favourite western philosophers who has integrated the milestones of all disciplines of science, and eastern philosophy into a roadmap for us modern seekers. This book was particularly important for me in giving a link between Buddhist theories of interdependance and rational, empirical scientific observation.
It discusses at length the actual concept of a Boundary, what it means, and why it doesn't so much separate as join, and this insight alone is worth exp...more
It discusses at length the actual concept of a Boundary, what it means, and why it doesn't so much separate as join, and this insight alone is worth exp...more
THIS BOOK HELPED ME IN UNDERSTANDING THE LIMITATIONS THAT ARE INHERENT IN OUR METHODS OF EDUCATION AND ALSO PROVIDED INSIGHT AND UNDERSTANDING IN MY PERSONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL MAKE-UP. IT IS A GOOD BOOK FOR THOSE WHO ARE EXPLORING THE MIND FIELD OF HIS EXISTENCE AND WANTS SOME BACKGROUND AND METHODS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS DONE AND EXPLAINED BY THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY.
Great Book. Great place to start for introductory philosophy. He does a great job of being able to transcribe information from one of thinking to the next and makes it tangible. I still love to discuss Wilbur work with friends, some I try to apply in my own daily practice and I hope to read more from him.
The author presents the spectrum of human consciousness -- from the typical to Nirvana in a fashion free of any particular creed. Includes reading and group recommendations for those wishing to explore certain levels of consciousness further.
My introduction to Wilber. I read this while writing my doctoral dissertation, and it helped me broaden my thinking to transcend my former fundamentalism to include a much more diverse collection of influences.
a great book to explore the bounds(or lack there of) of your mind. almost like a meditation, this book takes you on a mental journey and shows you who you were before your parents were born.
Lots of concepts thrown out there that will stop your mind if for just a brief moment, Must put the book down and absorb quite often... brilliant and well-written
Truly life- and mind-altering! In sum, one of the most profoundly insightful, meaningful, and thoughtful books I've read in a LONG time! A+++
Chapter 5 of this book was recommended to me by a yoga instructor. Checked the book out of the library and loved chapter 5 so much I bought the book with the intent to read the whole thing. While there are some good take aways, chapter 5 is the most accessible (at least to me) chapter of the book. The rest of it had so much circular thoughts that I had to read may lines multiple times to get close to the meaning. It did make me appreciate (even more) Eastern philosophy and approaches to life. Ho...more
The centaur-stage is real! Now, every breath I take it brings me joy and calm.
Talk about expanding your consciousness. At some points I feel like Owen Wilson and Matthew I-Don't-Wear-Shits-Thank-You McConaughey should show up with a bong or some peyote to help me understand sentences like ". . .that core sensation of being a feeler who has feelings is itself just another feeling. The 'feeler' is nothing but a present feeling, just as the thinker is just a present thought and the taster is just present tastes."
Yeah. Understand that and become one with ...more
Yeah. Understand that and become one with ...more
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So far I keep re-reading the same pages....
loving it so far
I don't find self-help stuff very..... helpful. That said, there were some very good concepts in this book. There were just a lot of boring concepts as well, and the author was incredibly repetitive. Also, he quoted people right and left, but left not a single citation. Shoddy academic work doesn't establish any extra credibility with me.
After wanting to read and finish a Ken Wilbur book for a long time, this book was perfect. It has a simple message, to live in the moment, and explains with approaches easy to grasp. Highly recommended.
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Recommends it for:
not sure yet, but definitely those interested in the philosophy of yoga and other spiritual paths
This book depicts the world, the psyche, and the self in a fascinating way. It's one I've found myself nearly unable to describe in my own words; hopefully I'll be able to do that by the time I finish 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.
Some excellent insights into our perceptions of reality and the boundaries we build to keep ourselves separate when there are in fact no boundaries.
Intrigued by this book during my Eastern thought phase. Haven't looked back at it in a while so I can't really give it stars.
This book is changing the way I look at everything. And probably kept me from killing a rude customer recently.
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I go to this book over and over and over. Seems like events in my life make me call on this book often.
Just recently read this book for the second time. It is a pretty good book.
Everyone should read this book. It explains everything.
Profound. Not light reading.
Very repetitive
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