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One of the best-loved of Wei Wu Wei's books, 'Open Secret' enlightens us as to the true nature of the self, as well as time, space, and enlightenment itself. The work includes extensive commentary on the Heart Sutra, regarded by Buddhists as the summation of the Buddha's wisdom. The pseudonymous author studied deeply in Eastern and Western philosophy and metaphysics, along with the esoteric teachings of the great religions. In his writing he distils this knowledge into uniquely elegant prose -- full of humour, metaphors, profundity, and his essential understanding of the open secret of life.
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If you have come across Wei Wu Wei a few times on your spiritual travels as I had its always tempting to take a peak into mentioned writers. This for me was ironically the last book of this ilk that I read, not because of the book or author simply because my own seeking had come to an natural end or perhaps temporary halt. Wei uses a heavy language, sometime difficult to understand and often labours one point several times in many different ways. In fact sometimes mentally it can simply feel like wading through thick mud. If you come to this book without a good grounding or knowledge in metaphysics you may well just remain feeling lost or at worst put off by the seed that urged you to purchase it in the first place. I think though that I would have loved to have met the man and chatted over a pint.
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Blowing apart the concepts
11 Oct 2004
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This book deconstructs the subject-object relationship and puts into question the reality of either of these. It also focuses the reader back into the concept of his or her own individuality and what its true nature is.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
HEAVY!
19 Mar 2005
Format:Paperback
WOW! This slim volume is very heavy(!), did I say heavy? This work is phenomenal(!) but(whoa unto you)VERY abstract...trust me when I say this. It must be read very, very slowly and each paragraph must be contemplated upon for quite sometime. Wei is not for the faint-hearted and not a starting point for the beginner of non-dualistic thought. Please read elsewhere gentle reader, and when you are ready - really ready for truth spoken at the most inclusive and abstruse level then - and only then - prepare yourself for a feast which will de-cloak all that you have held near and dear about what you erroneously have concluded about "reality".
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Got questions ? You will never ask them again.
21 April 2006
Format:Paperback
Wei Wu Wei is one the true zen masters so I think, read his books and know for your self, as other reviewer wrote,truth is not for everyone, you have to be strong mentally to know it. All his books say it lucidly (pun intended). Just read the book, if you are searching for answers about god, about your self, this book will end your search.
Many books no matter are written on Advaita or Buddhism for that matter. Please go ahead and read them, then take this book and read it. You will see a difference, the difference is that,this author makes an effort in making you understand something so profound.
Some concepts are easy to understand, some aren't, this book is meant for those who are are looking for answers and who can think. If you are in the lookout for a bed time story book, better stay away from it else, you will be writing a review that this book is a disappointment.
If you are a beginner in eastern philosophy look else where.
Many books no matter are written on Advaita or Buddhism for that matter. Please go ahead and read them, then take this book and read it. You will see a difference, the difference is that,this author makes an effort in making you understand something so profound.
Some concepts are easy to understand, some aren't, this book is meant for those who are are looking for answers and who can think. If you are in the lookout for a bed time story book, better stay away from it else, you will be writing a review that this book is a disappointment.
If you are a beginner in eastern philosophy look else where.
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