Finally, Harris turns to spirituality, where he especially takes his inspiration from the practices of Eastern religion. He writes that there have been mystics in the west and calls some of these "extraordinary men and women", such as Meister Eckhart, Saint John of the Cross, Saint Teresa of Avila, Saint Seraphim of Sarov, but that, as far as Western spirituality is concerned, "we appear to have been standing on the shoulders of dwarfs." He discusses the nature of consciousness, and how our sense of "self" can be made to vanish by employing the techniques of meditation.
Harris turns his attention to spirituality, finding inspiration in Eastern religious practices. He acknowledges mystics from the West, including Meister Eckhart, Saint John of the Cross, Saint Teresa of Avila, and Saint Seraphim of Sarov. However, he suggests that Western spirituality has been shaped by individuals who were less profound than their counterparts in the East. He delves into the nature of consciousness and how meditation can be used to diminish our sense of self.