The Spiritual Explanation for Why Nothing Fills the Existential Void
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES
Psychology and Neuroscience:
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Buddhist Texts and Commentaries:
Bhikkhu Bodhi. In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon. Wisdom Publications, 2005.
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Shunryu Suzuki. Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. Palas Athena, 1970.
Ajahn Chah. Still Water, Flowing River: Teachings on Buddhist Meditation. Comunidade Sumedharama, 1985.
Philosophy:
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Krishnamurti, J. The First and Last Freedom. HarperCollins, 1954.
Descartes, René. Meditations on First Philosophy. Martins Fontes, 1641/2000.
Vedanta:
Shankaracharya, Adi. Vivekachudamani (The Crest Jewel of Discrimination). Annotated translation by Swami Madhavananda. Advaita Ashrama, 8th century/1921.
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