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  • By: Adyashanti
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  • Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
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Summary

For those who are seeking a path of simplicity, not bound by the trappings of spiritual practice, Adyashanti brings a fresh and humble approach to Zen wisdom. "Don't think that awakening is the end," teaches Adyashanti. "Awakening is the end of seeking, the end of the seeker, but it is the beginning of a life lived from your true nature."

Learn more about:
How genuine spiritual discovery is self-authenticating
Finding for yourself "what is the most important thing"
Lucid dreaming: a powerful analogy for the process of awakening
How to "Allow Everything to Be as It Is" through a guided meditation
Why genuine spiritual knowing requires mental subtraction, not addition
The link between personal awareness and awareness itself
How attachment can lead to complete freedom and unattachment
Self-inquiry: how to use this potent catalyst for awakening
The all or nothingness of every moment
How holding even one idea about what is true can be an obstacle
The teacher-student relationship: is there a correct form?
How paradoxical teachings can help your mind relax
How to identify and disengage from "spiritual by-passing"

Don't miss True Meditation.
©2005 Adyashanti

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Great read

I found this book really interesting and very well presented. I really liked the way that just when the subject matter was getting a little dry, some hummer would put in to lighten the mood - great book which I will listen to again.

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Wow!

The most “real” spiritual book I have listened to so far. Made me feel human again in all of my human imperfections. Best description of what is the ultimate meditative state as well as the objective. I am certain J. Kabt-Zin would highly approve :-) made me feel human again. Never felt so ok to not know anything and to be totally confused!! Thank you!!! Excited to listen to the rest of your books!!! Best part was “quit looking for something cause there ain’t nothing to find” love, love, love it! Can say so much more at the same time enjoying the silence in my life again :-)))))

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WONDERFUL

If you’ve never heard/read Adyashanti before- you must!
He is a blessing from the universe!

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Very good, nonjudgemental book

Adyashanti is the only person I've listened to that doesn't fat shame other religions/faiths. It is so refreshing to listen to someone who has found his own path and who sees the value that the different religions have without pinning his flag to any of them.

For anyone who is a true seeker or for those who are just interested this is a good book.

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A clear exposition of simple awakening

A clear exposition of simple awakening and spontaneous enlightenment. Adyashanti has a pleasing and effortless grace.

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An encapsulation of Adya's teaching.

It gets straight to the point, covering profound contemplations in Adya's conversational yet lyrical voice, and a nice surprise in store at the end.

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Life Changing

Any time I'm struggling with my mind.. whether it be anxiety, getting to sleep, being too focussed on the past and future rather than the present, I listen to this. It totally grounds me. It is truly liberating. I have so much love for Adyashanti purely for being a true advocate of his teachings and showing that it is possible to free your mind. It has saved me from myself.

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Beautiful 💗

Absolute gem of enlightenment, communicated without pretentiousness. The beauty of his enlightened lectures with such ordinary, humble and beautiful guidance is unlike any other I have heard.

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Insightful, practical & inspiring.

Highly recommend this book. Adyashanti is very easy to listen to, too. Enjoyable and inspirational.

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Not as good as Falling into Grace but still great!

This book was not as good as Falling into Grace but still great! The way I view the world has changed yet again

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