About the Book
Blindspot exposes the unseen distinctions that exist among the ways that people seek the Big Answers to the questions posed by life, the universe, and everything. When most people speak about God or Truth or the Divine, Campion asserts, they aren't actually talking about anything divine or godly at all -- whether they are believers, unbelievers or undecided. Whatever their posture toward these matters, they betray an almost universal "unseeingness" about what the entire spiritual enterprise is actually about -- its rules, codes, even its final aim. They are blind to what the great sages of the world's religious and philosophical traditions have pointed to forever -- which also happen to converge with the discoveries of contemporary science as it grapples with the nature of consciousness.
At its core, this book is about the blind spot that prevents us from knowing who we are. In revealing this obliviousness, the author dives into the perspective that is commonly known as "nonduality," the principle that lies at the core of all world wisdom traditions, including the scientific ones. The reasons for what Campion has dubbed "Blindspot" may be understandable, yet as he shows in brilliant, and often humorous detail, its costs to the individual, to humanity in general, to the planet as a whole, are high, indeed. In a word, confusion. In another word, suffering.
Although there are numerous books available today about nonduality, only Blindspot addresses the critical distinctions that exist between the conventional approaches to spirituality -- indeed, to life itself -- and the nondual approaches. Plus, how these same distinctions also play out in the sciences.
Moss Campion is a qualified commentator, having immersed himself in the mystery of consciousness all his life, both in the context of his personal circumstances and also in his work with patients in the hospital setting. Along the way he studied with many esteemed teachers and guides, in both the animal and plant kingdoms.
About the Author :
While growing up on the mist-shrouded coast of Maine, Moss Campion would eagerly await the arrival of Halloween all year long, already demonstrating a strong interest in the mystical side of life. Even as he later worked in fields as varied as music, skiing, nursing, and journalism, he continued his involvement with spiritual teachings, studying with a number of esteemed teachers and mentors. He holds a masters degree in journalism and has collected numerous credits in specialized magazines. His biography of the Bavarian sage Lothar Weichert was published in Germany. Along the way he received awards and fellowships from University of Michigan, University of Colorado, and the Ucross Foundation.
Review :
In "Blindspot: Through the Wormhole of Science and Religion," Moss Campion uncovers hidden distinctions in how people seek the Big Answers about life and existence. Campion argues that when people discuss God, Truth, or the Divine, they rarely speak of anything truly divine. Believers, skeptics, and seekers alike often miss what the spiritual journey is fundamentally about, overlooking what sages and scientists alike suggest about consciousness.
The book delves into "nonduality," a principle at the heart of all wisdom traditions, including scientific inquiry. Campion explores how this "blind spot" keeps us from understanding our true nature, leading to confusion and suffering. While many books touch on nonduality, "Blindspot" uniquely contrasts traditional spirituality with nondual perspectives, also connecting them with science.
"Blindspot" is a thought-provoking work, highly recommended for those exploring science, religion, and philosophy.
Midwest Book Review
"Blindspot exposes the unseen distinctions that exist among the ways that people seek the Big Answers to the questions posed by life, the universe, and everything. Campion strips away our blinders with a playful humor." -- Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo, filmmakers and founders of the Science and Nonduality (SAND) global community
"Campion's narrative voice assumes the role of your most cherished confidante, your guide to the elusive world of the nondual perspective. "Where did the hours go?" you may well ask yourself, as the dawn breaks after a sleepless night. Such is the compelling draw of this remarkable book." -- Jerry Katz, founder and host, Nonduality.com
"This is a wonderful book, brilliantly, wittily, and lucidly reasoned. It was compelling to me from beginning to end." -- -Red Hawk (aka Robert Moore) author of Self-Remembering, Self-Observation, Return to the Mother, and The Way of the Wise Woman
