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Spontaneous Awakening
- Narrated by: Adyashanti
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
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- Categories: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
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Summary
Learn more about:
How genuine spiritual discovery is self-authenticating
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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
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How paradoxical teachings can help your mind relax
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What listeners say about Spontaneous Awakening
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- Faiza
- 22-06-18
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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- David
- 08-03-10
Great read
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- Ms. B.Hartland
- 08-11-21
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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- Richard Mitten
- 08-06-21
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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- Amazon Customer
- 22-08-19
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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- Nicole Kane
- 30-03-19
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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- Harmony
- 04-01-18
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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- Avid Reader
- 30-11-17
Insightful, practical & inspiring.
Highly recommend this book. Adyashanti is very easy to listen to, too. Enjoyable and inspirational.
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- Joe
- 29-07-16
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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- Jester on Amazon
- 13-12-14
Another path to try
Would you consider the audio edition of Spontaneous Awakening to be better than the print version?
There is nothing better than a live presentation of an author's ideas. Adyashanti is an engaging host, presenting his ideas on a path to enlightenment in a very personal way. The engagement of his audience also comes through.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
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Which scene did you most enjoy?
The initial welcome sets a light, yet engaging tone for the whole series of talks.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Smiles and thoughtful engagement.
Any additional comments?
This books offers an intriguing path that may be of real benefit to those who are ready to follow. Certainly, the lack of strictures and Thou Shalts allow these talks to reach a wide audience and engage them. Adyashanti has a quiet, engaging charm that comes through. His personal anecdotes of his long term engagement with Zen Buddhism give him depth and his ideas show an understanding of people and how they put up there own roadblocks to understanding.
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- R. Martin
- 24-05-07
I agree MIND BLOWING
This guy is amazing. I have both of his speeches that are available here, and recommend them both VERY VERY VERY highly. His views on being awake are actually liberating (no joke). He teaches that being AWAKE is really not hard, and that in his opinion there are a lot more AWAKE people than you realize ... MAYBE EVEN YOU.
You can hear his authentic-ness in his voice. Very easy too listen too. He leads you through a couple guided meditations. This is basically the teaching he gave at a retreat. I would love to meet this guy!!!
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- TeresaD
- 18-12-07
Satsang w/ Adyashanti
This is the best fromat I have listened to of the teachings of this emerging teacher of enlightenment. There are only the teachings, dialogues have been omitted. Recommended for would-be students and veterans alike.
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- GailG
- 20-03-11
Incredibly Valuable To Me
I once saw a video of Adyashanti and did not enjoy his style. But an audio talk of his came to me as a gift, and I loved it, and so downloaded this book. Maybe I just wasn't ready for his teachings when I saw the video, or maybe his style is different in this book, but in any case, I totally LOVE this book.
I fully agree with the enthusiastic reviews that preceded this one, and can also understand the negative reviews....this book is not for everyone. But I would say that anyone who has been studying and resonating with Eckhart Tolle's teachings, or Gangaji's, would probably find this interesting at minimum, and possibly life-changing, as it has been for me. Each time I listen to it, I am struck by the power of things that I heard previously but suddenly see in a new way. I especially love the way Adyashanti speaks about the experience of living in the enlightened state, and the accessibility of that state to us all. I can't recommend this book highly enough.
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- Aj
- 14-01-07
Mind Blowing
This guy is fantastic. If you are on a spiritual path this is a must read. It will blow your mind.
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- gailynn valdes
- 01-11-09
Great read on enlightenment
Adyashanti has a very approachable style and he speaks from an awakened place, so listening to him is listening to awakening. If you are on the path, you will love this! Highly recommended.
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- BlackNurvana
- 31-03-13
Very Glad I am ready to hear!
I simply cannot get enough of Adya. Very thankful I am able to hear what he is teaching and open to having deeper experiences on my road to awakening from the dream.
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- Leann
- 05-08-12
Practical Wisdom
Would you listen to Spontaneous Awakening again? Why?
This is one of the recordings I listen to multiple times a month, more if I'm stressed. Adya's style and humor put me at ease and he's very easy to understand. He speaks to your body, heart and gut and your innate wisdom so don't try to think through his words with your mind, just listen to the message. If you've never listened to a spiritual teaching by anyone before I admit it might take awhile to understand his nuanced vocabulary but you will be richer for the education and you'll walk away with something you can put into use right now. If you want real, visceral substance in your spiritual teachings, Adya's your guide. He doesn't sweet talk you about what it takes to be awake in the world but he's certainly not harsh either. He speaks with such love and eloquence you swear he's talking only to you. He understands the human condition so well that no matter what your previous experience, you will get something from this recording. I cannot recommend his teachings enough. If you want to learn to love your life, listen.
Have you listened to any of Adyashanti’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Yes, I've listened to others and this one is just as good.
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- Abby
- 31-08-08
So familiar and so natural
Spirituality doesn't have to be hard work. Thank you Adyashanti.
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- Light Lover
- 24-03-08
Great for Awakened Minds
If you are wondering what life will be like once you've experienced awakening...this is very helpful. Even if you haven't had the experience; listening to Adya is very helpful--a good reminder to just be as you are; as you always have been.
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- Balance L.
- 25-09-18
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I have used many audio books to help me "turn off my head chatter" and go to sleep. This one is at the top of my list.
His voice is so peaceful and soothing and reassuring and the content is EXCELLENT
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