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The Ultimate Function of Philosophy

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Stop thinking and end your problems To a mind that is still the whole universe surrenders - Lao Tzu The Ultimate Function of Philosophy: Liberation from Attachment to Phenomena   Philosophy’s ultimate function is to liberate the mind from its attachments to transient phenomena, thereby revealing the unfiltered nature of reality. This liberation is unburdened by the endless web of concepts that typically cloud  perception .  In essence, philosophy  serves as a tool for deconstructing the illusions imposed by habitual thought, enabling a direct encounter with what truly is.   Attachment, Detachment, and Ultimate Reality   Attachment to phenomena - whether material objects, ideas, or sensory experiences - creates a fundamental barrier between consciousness and the essence of existence. Eastern philosophical traditions, such as Advaita Vedanta and Buddhism, assert that such attachments are the root cause of suffering, as they bind the mind to epheme...

Supportive Links to the Book

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 Supportive   Links to "Sacred Holistic Health" Wholesome Eating 1. Zen Macrobiotics – George Ohsawa   https://dieteticallyspeaking.com/the-zen-macrobiotic-diet/   2. Macrobiotic Guide for Living   https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/special-diets/what-macrobiotic-diet   3. Thinking for Ourselves   https://shimacrobiotics.org/what-is-macrobiotics/ Philosophy of Food 1. Unani System of Medicine https://www.dsir.gov.in/sites/default/files/2019-10/ISM_USM_Intro.pdf 2. The Yellow Emperor https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2287209/ 3. Zen Macrobiotics https://shimacrobiotics.org/zen-macrobiotics/ 4. Ayurveda https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/ayurveda Spiritual Power of Food  1. Eating for Spiritual Connection https://elissagoodman.com/lifestyle/eating-for-spiritual-connection/ 2.   Foods for Spiritual Awakening   https://awaken.com/2024/04/why-the-food-you-eat-ii-so-important-for-spiritual-connection/ 3. Th...