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Ratings: ★★★★☆(4.0/5)
Genre: Buddhism, Meditation, Philosophy, Self-Help (Spiritual)

Book Review:
In ''Breaking through the Self delusion,'' Yogavacara Rahula Bhikkhu tackles the fundamental Buddhist concept of Anatta (non-self) with clarity and depth. Written from the perspective of a practicing monk, this book serves as both a philosophical treatise and a practical manual. It guides the reader to deconstruct the deeply ingrained illusion of a permanent, independent self, which is identified as the root of suffering. The author likely draws on traditional Sutta references and meditation experiences to explain how this ''self-delusion'' can be penetrated through insight (vipassana) practice. While the subject matter is profound, the presentation aims to be accessible to dedicated Dhamma practitioners. This book is highly recommended for meditators and students of Buddhism who wish to move beyond intellectual understanding to a direct realization of this pivotal truth.