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Sam Harris On: Equanimity in Turbulent Times; Compassion for Difficult People; And Dualistic vs Non-dualistic Mindfulness


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An old friend (and my spiritual brother) discusses some of the most important things he’s ever learned.

 

Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, author, podcaster and the proprietor of Waking Up, a top-notch meditation app with amazing teachers and a ton of courses for all levels. If you subscribe via this link: wakingup.com/tenpercent, you’ll get a 30-day free trial—and you’ll be supporting the 10% Happier team, too. Full and partial scholarships are available.

 

In this episode we talk about:

  • How to maintain equanimity in shitty situations 
  • How to have compassion – or at least non-hatred – for people you disagree with politically 
  • The illusion of free will and its relationship with compassion 
  • The difference between dualistic and non-dualistic mindfulness
  • The concept of having no head
  • Why meditating with your eyes open can be super helpful
  • And much more

 

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  • On Having No Head

 

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