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True Meditation: Discover the Freedom of Pure Awareness

by Adyashanti

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What would happen if you were to allow everything to be exactly as it is? If you gave up the need for control, and instead embraced the whole of your experience in each moment that arose? In the 14 years that he studied Zen Buddhism, Adyashanti found that most seasoned meditators had used the practice as a means to a goal they never reached. Ultimately he realized that only when you let go of all techniques--even the concept of yourself as a meditator--will you open to the art of true meditation: dwelling in the natural state. True Meditation invites you to join the growing number of seekers who have been touched by the wisdom of Adyashanti to learn: How to make the "effortless effort" that will vivify the present moment- Meditative self-inquiry and The Way of Subtraction--how to ask a spiritually powerful question, and how to determine the real answer- Three guided meditations intended to reveal what Adyashanti calls your home as awareness itselfWe've been taught that awakening is difficult, explains Adyashanti, that to wake up from the illusion of separation takes years. But all it really takes is a willingness to look into the depths of your experience here and now. True Meditation gives you the opportunity to reclaim the original purpose of meditation--as a gateway to the objectless freedom of being.… (more)
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What a load of crap! The author makes bold assertions with no basis and I'm sure that people just eat it up. This was a waste of time and yet another failed example of Eastern religion or philosophy. ( )
  jimocracy | Apr 18, 2015 |
Will listen again ( )
  tony_landis | Feb 19, 2010 |
My favorite spiritual teacher - includes a disc. ( )
  zina | Jun 15, 2007 |
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Spiritual teacher Adyashanti invites listeners to reclaim the original purpose of meditation and to experience the "freedom of meditation beyond technique." Adyashanti points out that meditative practices themselves can become ritualized distractions. The first part of this program begins with an invitation to reconsider meditation and ends with thoughts on how to bring it into daily life; the second part explores the concept of meditative inquiry; and the third offers guided meditations to put these teachings into action. Adyashanti's ability to speak naturally, as though explaining his ideas, while remaining succinct is impressive. He's also blessed with a soothing, unassuming voice and the ability to put across his abstract ideas simply, in ways that return quietly to the mind later. ( )
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What would happen if you were to allow everything to be exactly as it is? If you gave up the need for control, and instead embraced the whole of your experience in each moment that arose? In the 14 years that he studied Zen Buddhism, Adyashanti found that most seasoned meditators had used the practice as a means to a goal they never reached. Ultimately he realized that only when you let go of all techniques--even the concept of yourself as a meditator--will you open to the art of true meditation: dwelling in the natural state. True Meditation invites you to join the growing number of seekers who have been touched by the wisdom of Adyashanti to learn: How to make the "effortless effort" that will vivify the present moment- Meditative self-inquiry and The Way of Subtraction--how to ask a spiritually powerful question, and how to determine the real answer- Three guided meditations intended to reveal what Adyashanti calls your home as awareness itselfWe've been taught that awakening is difficult, explains Adyashanti, that to wake up from the illusion of separation takes years. But all it really takes is a willingness to look into the depths of your experience here and now. True Meditation gives you the opportunity to reclaim the original purpose of meditation--as a gateway to the objectless freedom of being.

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