Film

Waking Up

2015 · 2h 12m · Documentary

In the fall of 2014, Sam Harris staged a series of live events—in Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco—to coincide with the publication of his book, Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion. In these talks, Harris discussed a range of experiences that have traditionally been considered “spiritual”—in particular the phenomenon of self-transcendence. Although such experiences tell us nothing about the origins of the cosmos, they confirm some well-established truths about the human mind: Our conventional sense of self is an illusion; positive emotions, such as compassion and serenity, are teachable skills; and the way we think can profoundly influence our lives and the lives of others.

Sam Harris

Himself

Waking Up Trailer (Sam Harris)

Release date

January 6, 2015

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

2h 12m

Genres

Documentary