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Foreword Ken Wilber, Ph.D. 4 Introduction Hal Stone, Ph.D. and Sidra Stone, Ph.D. 7 Preface 9 I. Big Mind / Big Heart 10 II. Bridging East and West: The Two Roots of Big Mind 15 How Voice Dialogue Works 16 Passing through the Gateless Gate 17 It Doesn't Require Any Particular Background or Preparation 20 The Way of Non-Seeking 20 Anyone Can Do This 22 Shifting and Creating Distance from the Self 24 No Effort 24 Integrated Free-Functioning, the Ultimate Goal 26 III. On Working with this Book 28 Getting into the Voice 29 IV. Voices of the Self 32 The Protector 32 The Controller 33 The Skeptic 36 Fear 37 Anger 39 The Damaged Self 40 The Victim 41 The Vulnerable and Innocent Child 42 The Dualistic Mind 43 Desire 43 The Seeking Mind 44 The Mind that Seeks the Way 45 The Follower of the Way 46 V. Non-Dual and Transcendent Voices 48 The Way 48 Big Mind 48 Big Heart 50 Yin or Feminine Compassion 50 Yang or Masculine Compassion 51 Yin/Yang Compassion (Integrated Feminine/Masculine Compassion) 51 The Master 52 Integrated Free-Functioning Human Being 53 Great Joy 54 Great Gratitude and Appreciation 55 The Great Fool, Great Joker 57 VI. Triangles: Embracing and Going Beyond Dual and Non-Dual 59 The self 60 No-self 61 The Unique Self 62 Fear 64 No-Fear 64 The True Self (Beyond Fear and No-Fear) 65 The Dualistic Mind 65 The Non-Dual Mind 67 The True Self (Beyond Dual and Non-Dual) 68 VII. The Ten Perfections of Excellence 70 Generosity 70 Wise, or Appropriate Action 73 Perseverance or Right Effort 77 Patience 79 Zazen (Zen Meditation) 80 Transcendent Wisdom 83 Skillful Means 84 Intention 84 Power 85 Supreme Wisdom 86 VIII. The Eight Awarenesses of the Awakened Mind 88 Having Few Desires 88 Knowing How to Be Satisfied 89 Enjoying Quiet 89 Diligence 89 Thoughtfulness 90 Meditation 90 Wisdom 91 Mindful Speech 92 IX. Going Forward 93 How to Practice 94 What to Do with Your Body while Sitting 94 What to Do with Your Mind while Sitting 96
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Spiritual life -- Zen Buddhism.