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== Shadows of Association == | == Shadows of Association == | ||
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{{Shadows Overview|Beacon=Association|Lense=Decentering|Looming=Egocentrism|Flickering=Dissociation}} | |||
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!Looming Shadow | |||
!Flickering Shadow | |||
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|''Nonduality'' | |||
|'''Dualism'''<br/>A belief in two fundamentally opposed realities (good vs evil, spiritual vs material, etc.), directly contradicting the principle of nonduality | |||
|'''Monism'''<br/>A belief that all things are of a single substance or reality, subtly enforcing a sense of singular identity or essence, contradicting the concept of emptiness and interdependence | |||
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|''Nonself'' | |||
|'''Essentialism'''<br/>The belief in a permanent, independent self or soul, directly contradicting the principle of nonself | |||
|'''Self-Negation'''<br/>An unhealthy denial or rejection of oneself, stemming from aversion or misunderstanding, appears like an understanding of nonself but is not | |||
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|''Decentering'' | |||
|'''Egocentrism'''<br/>Being overly centered or focused on oneself, one's experiences, and one's perspective, mistaking self-importance for self-awareness | |||
|'''Dissociation'''<br/>When the practice of decentering turns into an unhealthy disconnection or dissociation from oneself or reality, misunderstanding objectivity for disengagement | |||
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|''Unity'' | |||
|'''Separatism'''<br/>A belief in the inherent separation and independence of entities, denying the inherent interdependence and interconnectedness of all things | |||
|'''Monism'''<br/A belief that everything is of one essence, ignoring the inherent diversity and individual uniqueness of each existence | |||
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|''Equanimity'' | |||
|'''Extreme Bias or Prejudice'''<br/>Becoming extremely attached to or repelled by certain individuals or situations, undermining the tranquil balance that equanimity brings | |||
|'''Disconnection'''<br/>When a balanced and impartial state of mind deteriorates into a detached, indifferent, and disengaged attitude | |||
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== Resources == | == Resources == | ||