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Very early on in this book, Judith misattributes a very well known Hindu saying ("tat tvam asi") to Buddhism. There are a lot of other comments I could easily make about content which is strange or otherwise questionable, but ultimately I need not go further than this: a white westerner making a buck off of concepts derived from the dharmic traditions absolutely must have the level of understanding about both Hinduism and Buddhism which would come from taking a basic level survey course on either traditions. It is completely unacceptable to make such a ridiculous mistake, it shows utter disregard for the intellectual traditions you're trying to repackage, and it's impossible to describe as anything other than the grossest cultural appropriation. You can learn about chakras elsewhere, I promise.
May 2019 · Books · verified purchase
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Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System As a Path to the Self
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