Comments - The Ego Doesn't Die: Why Western spirituality is so confused, and what to do about it

Ego-death and the science of transformation

I reacted strongly to your basic thesis and took notes for my rebuttal as I read the article LOL. I realized this morning that I was somewhat triggered your argument; at age 18 I experienced multiple ego dissolutions using LSD and my "new identity" is very much resting on my interpretations of ego death, rebirth, non-dualism, my conversation to Buddhism and my understanding of Transformation. I see the irony of that, but I share it as a nod to my strong reaction and the time I put into capturing my feedback to the essay. I hope you find some of it interesting, entertaining and/or…

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