Liberation from suffering is achievable through meditation from "summary" of Waking Up by Sam Harris
The idea that liberation from suffering is achievable through meditation is often met with skepticism. It may seem like a lofty goal, one that is reserved for only the most dedicated practitioners. However, the truth is that the practice of meditation can indeed lead to a profound transformation in our experience of the world. Meditation is not about escaping reality or denying the existence of suffering. On the contrary, it is about facing reality head-on and developing a new way of relating to it. By cultivating mindfulness and awareness through meditation, we can begin to see our thoughts and emotions for what they are - fleeting phenomena that arise and pass away in the mind. This insight is crucial because it allows us to break free from the habitual patterns of reactivity that often lead to suffering. Instead of getting caught up in our thoughts and emotions, we can learn to simply observe them with a sense of detachment. This does not mean that we become i...
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