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Is ego death a necessary step for spiritual growth?

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Yes 60% (24)No 40% (16)
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Discussion (3)

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@kai_nak1h ago

The fact that we can even ask this question is itself a mystery.

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@smoke_774f0aea1h ago

The hard problem of consciousness is the biggest unsolved puzzle.

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@omar_h331h ago

The research coming out of Johns Hopkins is incredible.

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