FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
#20: Headless Way Meditation - Richard Lang
#20: Headless Way Meditation - Richard Lang
#20: Headless Way Meditation - Richard Lang
Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Join Richard Lang on The FitMind Podcast as he discusses Headless Way Meditation and its impact on ego and self-awareness.
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Get the buttons here!Headless Way Meditation: Richard Lang’s Guide to Ego-Free Living
One of the big issues that I think we're struggling with right now, and in the western world especially, is that our egos have kind of been put on a pedestal and we spend so much of our time thinking about ourselves separately, building up this image of ourselves.
Ever wondered what it would be like to see the world without the filter of your ego? In this episode of The FitMind Podcast, host Liam McClintock sits down with Richard Lang, the leading teacher of Headless Way Meditation. Richard, who was a close friend of the method's founder, Douglas Harding, shares his unique insights into this fascinating meditation technique. The conversation kicks off with Richard recounting his journey into Buddhism and how he stumbled upon Headless Way Meditation.
He explains that the core idea is to perceive oneself as a 'mysterious void' at the center of one’s experience, which can help in dissolving the ego. Richard's approach encourages you to observe your surroundings without focusing on yourself, leading to a more holistic view of the world. This episode dives deep into how Western society often places the ego on a pedestal, causing people to become overly self-centered.
Richard believes that Headless Way Meditation can help break this pattern by allowing individuals to see themselves from an external perspective. The discussion also touches on the concept of non-duality, where the separation between subject and object fades away. Richard argues that many long-time meditators find this state elusive until they try Headless Way Meditation. As the conversation unfolds, Richard delves into the philosophical aspects of the practice, discussing how it can radically change your perception of yourself and others.
He describes the sense of self as a wonderful invention but emphasizes that seeing oneself without ego offers a different, liberating experience. Richard invites listeners to give Headless Way Meditation a shot and discover its transformative effects for themselves. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in exploring new ways to understand their mind and reduce the influence of their ego. Tune in to learn how you can see yourself and the world in a completely new light.