pixiesis
Cathlete
Hi all,
I wanted to start this thread because the other one got crazy. I know I took part in the craziness too, and I feel bad that the OP and others who were actually reading the book and were trying to have a conversation about it got stomped by us folks debating religion.
So, for this thread, I think it would be nice if it was limited to posters who are reading or who plan to read the book, that way we can actually talk about what the book has to say and not go way OT and whatnot. ;-)
I picked up the book yesterday and started reading it before bed. I had such a hard time putting it down! So far, it's really well done. I'm well into chapter 2. So here are some of my thoughts: I like his analysis of the history of humanity being a history of ego. Tolle seems to have an impressive knowledge base about many religious and philosophical traditions. He seems to be participating in the discussion in a thoughtful, analytic, and respectful way. I like how he tells us that identifying with wanting and having is the ego trying to maintain/expand its identity. I'm eager to find out how he thinks we can stop being controlled by ego.
One thing I'm not sure about is whether Tolle is using the classic mind/body dualism. Perhaps I just haven't read enough yet and it's more of an ego/self dualism, the self being made up of the body, soul, all that's left after removing the ego. I don't care for the mind/body dualism so much so I hope it's more than that.
Anyone else care to share? I'd especially like to hear from those doing the webclass because I'm curious whether it's really enhanced your experience with the book. If so, I'll try to join if it's not too late.
I wanted to start this thread because the other one got crazy. I know I took part in the craziness too, and I feel bad that the OP and others who were actually reading the book and were trying to have a conversation about it got stomped by us folks debating religion.
So, for this thread, I think it would be nice if it was limited to posters who are reading or who plan to read the book, that way we can actually talk about what the book has to say and not go way OT and whatnot. ;-)
I picked up the book yesterday and started reading it before bed. I had such a hard time putting it down! So far, it's really well done. I'm well into chapter 2. So here are some of my thoughts: I like his analysis of the history of humanity being a history of ego. Tolle seems to have an impressive knowledge base about many religious and philosophical traditions. He seems to be participating in the discussion in a thoughtful, analytic, and respectful way. I like how he tells us that identifying with wanting and having is the ego trying to maintain/expand its identity. I'm eager to find out how he thinks we can stop being controlled by ego.
One thing I'm not sure about is whether Tolle is using the classic mind/body dualism. Perhaps I just haven't read enough yet and it's more of an ego/self dualism, the self being made up of the body, soul, all that's left after removing the ego. I don't care for the mind/body dualism so much so I hope it's more than that.
Anyone else care to share? I'd especially like to hear from those doing the webclass because I'm curious whether it's really enhanced your experience with the book. If so, I'll try to join if it's not too late.
