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The Mandala of Being: Discovering the Power of Awareness

This book delves into the principles of mindfulness and self-awareness, offering insights into how individuals can harness the power of their consciousness to enhance their lives. It examines the mandala, a symbol of unity and balance, as a metaphor for the journey towards self-realization. more

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Richard Moss
Richard Moss

Richard Moss, born on January 20, 1947, is a renowned author. His works span across various fields, including philosophy, psychology, and spiritual growth. Moss's writings are appreciated for their profound insights and unique perspectives. more

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“The man who has successfully solved the problem of his relations with the two worlds of data and symbols is a man who has no beliefs. With regard to the problems of practical life he entertains a series of working hypotheses, which serve his purposes, but are taken no more seriously than any other kind of tool or instrument. In other words, symbols should never be raised to the rank of dogmas, nor should any system be regarded as more than a provisional convenience.”

“I studiously avoided all so-called "holy men." I did so because I had to make do with my own truth, not accept from others what I could not attain on my own. I would have felt it as a theft had I attempted to learn from the holy men and to accept their truth for myself. Neither in Europe can I make any borrowings from the East, but must shape my life out of myself-out of what my inner being tells me, or what nature brings to me.”

“If we are to reach certainty and true autonomy of realization, we need to be willing to be heretics. What's more, we need to become universal heretics, not believing anything that we do not know from direct experience, beyond stories, beyond hearsay, and even beyond the mind.”