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“Here is just emptiness. There is no getting my ego out of the way, and all that stuff. There is just the seeing, shining in great brilliance and clarity.”

Quote by Douglas Harding

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Douglas Harding
Douglas Harding

Douglas Harding was a British philosopher known for his research on visual perception and cognition. His work, particularly his book 'You Are Looking at Me: The Meaning of Perceptual Experience,' explored the nature of visual perception and introduced the famous concept that 'you see with your own eyes.' Harding's contributions have had a profound impact on the fields of cognitive science and philosophy. more

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