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The Point of Existence : Transformations of Narcissism in Self-Realization (Diamond Mind Series, 3)
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Author: A. H. Almaas
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Back cover (view larger image)Actual Dimensions: 1.64 x 9.00 x 6.01 See all 52 sample pages Or Use 1-ClickSign in to turn on 1-Click ordering. Amazon.com The third and final book in Almaass Diamond Mind series, this 602-page tome reformulates the traditionally accepted definition of narcissism, positing it as the major barrier to self-realization--we are staring at reflections of ourselves thinking we are looking at the real self until we fall through the surface of the pond. Dissecting the nature of self to expose egos mimicry, Almaas illuminates the relationship between the different approaches of various psychological and religious traditions, leaving no stone unturned in his search for "essence." Since the process involves transformation of the experience of identity, it exerts pressure on all levels of self-image, bringing up classically narcissistic issues. While the work appears therapeutic and, in fact, may have therapeutic value, its primary purpose is opening to deeper levels of self knowledge, which eventually becomes a participation in the dynamic unfolding of being human. A pivotal distinction expounded upon in The Point is that Almaas is not directing the reader toward some realization of immaterial spirit or psychological state but is engendering the emergence of a material soul, a palpable essence of being.. . . .Read More
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