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“Put bluntly, the ego is not an obstruction to Spirit, but a radiant manifestation of Spirit. All Forms are not other than Emptiness, including the form of the ego. It is not necessary to get rid of the ego, but simply to live with it a certain exuberance.”

Quote by Ken Wilber

Book:The Essential Ken Wilber

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The Essential Ken Wilber

This book serves as a foundational resource for understanding Wilber's work, covering a wide range of topics including spirituality, psychology, and the nature of consciousness. more

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Ken Wilber is an American writer and philosopher, born on January 31, 1949. He is the founder of Integral Theory, which aims to integrate human knowledge, philosophy, psychology, and religion. Wilber's work covers a wide range of fields, including personal growth, spiritual development, and cultural studies. more

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