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== Shadows of Association ==

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|''Nonduality''

|'''Dualism''' A belief in two fundamentally opposed realities (good vs evil, spiritual vs material, etc.), directly contradicting the principle of nonduality

|'''Monism''' 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''' The belief in a permanent, independent self or soul, directly contradicting the principle of nonself

|'''Self-Negation''' 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''' Being overly centered or focused on oneself, one's experiences, and one's perspective, mistaking self-importance for self-awareness

|'''Dissociation''' 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''' 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''' Becoming extremely attached to or repelled by certain individuals or situations, undermining the tranquil balance that equanimity brings

|'''Disconnection''' When a balanced and impartial state of mind deteriorates into a detached, indifferent, and disengaged attitude

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== Resources ==