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The Self, Emptiness, and Awareness

Claus Janew

preprint DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4784714 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper
Key points Argues that the self is an integral part of broader consciousness, revealed through deep meditation as a construct beyond ego, interlinked with the world and others, and that decisions arise from awareness transcending individual ego, portraying the self as an inexhaustible center of dynamic consciousness.

Abstract

In this exploration of self-identity, I argue that the self is not a standalone entity but an integral part of a broader consciousness. Deep meditation reveals the self as a construct beyond egoistic confines, interlinked with the external world and others' experiences. Decisions arise from an awareness that transcends individual ego, suggesting that our sense of self is an inexhaustible center of dynamic consciousness rather than an ultimate emptiness.