Reviews for Nonduality: A Study in Comparative Philosophy

The average rating for Nonduality: A Study in Comparative Philosophy based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-12-29 00:00:00 Rocco Ali David R. Loy has produced an epic tome of nonduality within the great Eastern spiritual traditions. Nonduality is the best book I've read in the last five years. It is scholarly, mind-blowing, and enlightening. Some may say that might be due to my focus on nonduality in my work. But I can say with confidence that even if I was new to the subject, this book would give me a thorough understanding on the subject and transform my life. But I am not saying that it is for a beginner, it is an important book for anyone no matter how familiar they are with Eastern philosophy and nonduality. The book itself is a gem and goes further than any other book before it. Loy explores the great nondual traditions, especially Advaita Vedanta, Buddhism, and Taoism, as well as the dualistic schools of Samkhya and Yoga. He thoroughly analyzes these traditions so that the reader can better understand the differing philosophical views on the subject-object relation at the core of these Eastern schools. On top of this, Loy explores the nature of nonduality itself and why we are accustomed to thinking dualistically. He tackles this through delving into the nature of nondual perception, nondual action, and nondual thinking. He makes a great argument that our perception is naturally nondual, and after you understand how nondual perception, action, and thinking operate, then you may too. But this book goes above and beyond to explain nonduality as our natural function of mind. The cognitive error of seeing yourself as independent and separate from the world will begin to dissolve when you explore the nature of nonduality within the great Eastern traditions. This book is where you will begin your journey and also the destination you'll arrive at, as is ironically the case with the nondual nature of life.

Review # 2 was written on 2020-04-01 00:00:00 Tom Richards What a terrible book! It kills all the fun discovering the truth. What's the point in sitting crossed legged for days on end pondering unknowns, when David tells you all you'd ever discover on your own. Masterpiece, love it, recommended