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Bell Hooks

Many spiritual teachers - in Buddhism, in Islam - have talked about first-hand experience of the world as an important part of the path to wisdom, to enlightenment.

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Experience

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Bell Hooks highlights that direct personal encounters with life are essential in gaining true understanding and insight according to certain spiritual traditions. This means that learning through one’s own lived moments, rather than just through teachings or texts, is crucial for reaching deeper knowledge or awakening.

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