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All of this presupposes the basic Buddhist teaching and truth of anatta. This concept is at the heart of the Eightfold Path and will be explored thoroughly in the next chapter. Learning anatta intellectually is not the point; anatta is to be realized, ingested, and completely integrated into every facet of our life. The spiritual journey only makes sense from anatta, and if we move from any other direction the sense-of-self builds upon its accomplishments and ultimately frustrates our desire for freedom. Once we have aligned our practice with anatta, all our energy goes into correcting our misperceptions, and the path unfolds in a straightforward manner.