I'm looking for a book describing how the ego functions and how to attain balance which I can recommend for the average person. I have found that Buddhism books can turn people off, so if you know of one it should be generalized enough.
I've never read Krishnamurti or Alan Watts for instance. How much focus does Krishnamurti actually spend describing the function of the ego? Because it seems as if he mostly speaks about topics and how we view them through our emotional lens, without directly addressing the ego. His books would seem to be a good companion piece.
What about Watts' The Book? Judging by the reviews, it seems to be a little too Zen for some. I certainly haven't read any Eckhart Tolle either, and his 'pain body' concept sounds misleading. Any thoughts are helpful.
I've never read Krishnamurti or Alan Watts for instance. How much focus does Krishnamurti actually spend describing the function of the ego? Because it seems as if he mostly speaks about topics and how we view them through our emotional lens, without directly addressing the ego. His books would seem to be a good companion piece.
What about Watts' The Book? Judging by the reviews, it seems to be a little too Zen for some. I certainly haven't read any Eckhart Tolle either, and his 'pain body' concept sounds misleading. Any thoughts are helpful.