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It seems pretty logical and obvious to me now that the SELF does not exist. Our ego/self is just an illusion that was necessary for our evolution at one point, but now must be realised as the illusion it is, and how it is the cause of a lot of our suffering.
This seems to go hand in hand with the truth of determinism and no free will.
I'm just looking for advice from people who are enlightened or are also on the path of enlightenment for advice.
I know it's not just about reading loads of books, and it comes from many realisations when you're just observing yourself.
Does anyone have any good meditations to try?
I've been trying out mindfulness myself.
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>the truth of determinism and no free will
Taking anything that hasn't been proven as a hard and unflinching truth without acknowledging the possibility that it may not be - this is the opposite of being mindful.
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>>17261374
This
Also, you could be a biological robot; or an incarnated god; but still wouldnt make any difference
Do what you like, do what you enjoy. Try not fuck over other people just in case
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>>17261356
take this up with /lit/ which loves debating metaphysics
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>>17261356
The fact that the self doesn't exist as an essence doesn't mean it doesn't exist at all.
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This is mental masturbation. Same as "you are a brain in a vat" or "what if nothing existed". The discussion has no point or conclusion. Stop worrying about pointless crap.
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>>17261356
Determinism is an existential dead end. Even if reality is determined, we cannot live in peaceful societies if we cannot hold each other responsible for our actions. We must give our existence purpose, or persist.
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