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Presents the marvelous implications of
Nonduality by guiding us gradually, and logically into
the meaning and function of Nonduality in our lives here
and now. As he does throughout the book, Katz leads the
reader at a steady pace into subtler depths of this
profound characteristic of reality by gradually building
upon the knowledge we have attained in the earlier
sections. -Ted Biringer, The Flatbed Sutra of Louis
Wing
If you are curious about what non-duality
has to offer, look no further.
-Dennis Waite, Enlightenment: The Path the Jungle
A great addition to the written Advaita
tradition! -Charlie Hayes, No Way Out: The Gift of
Absolute Freedom
A fascinating read from beginning to end and
every step along
the way. -A.Walker
Before reading your book, I was not as aware
or awake as I am now. I'm running into knowledge at an
ever increasing rate and this is a very unusual state of
being for me. -JT
This is without doubt the finest collection
of Nonduality-flavored writings available today. -Jeff
Foster, Beyond Awakening: The End of the Spiritual Search
"If you wish to be reminded
how Oneness delights in the variety of its myriad
expressions, look no further than Jerry Katz's wonderful
book, in which the message of Nonduality shines as
brightly from contemporary science fiction movies as it
does from ancient Buddhist teachings. This is without
doubt the finest collection of Nonduality-flavored
writings available today, arranged in a coherent and
highly accessible manner, and I would recommend it highly
to anyone interested in finding out who they really are,
beyond name and form, beyond religion, beyond belief. It
is a love letter from Oneness to Oneness, and it points -
so very clearly - back home. -Jeff Foster
The editor is knowledgeable in all of these
areas and weaves together the extracts well. All
disciplines are unlikely to appeal to everyone equally.
Personally, I found Ibn ‘Arabi a revelation and
Steven Harrison’s piece on ‘Education’
excellent. The introduction too, by David Godman,
provides a superbly concise summary of Ramana
Maharshi’s teaching. But I found Bernadette Roberts
incomprehensible and the Native American piece overly
mystical. There is a review of the ‘Matrix’
films that is thought-provoking and an essay by an artist
that serves to reinforce a long-standing view that
writing by artists is invariably unintelligible – it
seems that it is because what they want to say cannot be
said that they have become artists in the first place.
‘Chacun à son goût’, as they say – all
of this merely reinforces the view that there is
something here for everyone. If you are curious
about what non-duality has to offer, look no further.
-Dennis Waite
What can I say .. love the book. It
explains everything I "feel" in regards to
nonduality but can't quite articulate to family and
friends. In my business, (I have sixty staff) I’ve
introduced some of the principle and triggered a thirst
for more ….. I think your book and especially some
audio will lay a solid foundation for my friends. A big
thanxx from Australia. -WMT
Thanks Jerry for your website and
book. Having traveling many paths, I appreciate the
way you weave the thread of Truth throughout the various
traditions mentioned in your work. -Randy Allen
The book is dedicated "to
everyone I ever met on the Internet", and as one of
those people, I reply with a bow and a Namaste...for you
have enriched my life. -David Hodges
Those who attempt to express the
Indescribable Inescapable Isness of Nonduality are often
awkward and inarticulate as the baffling of words fails
always to point to this Naked Awareness that IS the
True-Nature of this appearance. Jerry does this
startlingly well: "Nonduality Is The Experience Of
Your True nature." That is a great pointer, and as
the natural seeing develops from that, it is ultimately
seen to NOT be a "personal experience" at all
(!), but rather the impersonal choiceless
"experience of immortality" as one sage titled
this Absolute Being-Aliveness. This is a great addition
to the written Advaita tradition! -Charlie Hayes
Surprisingly, in view of my earlier
rather negative comments about her earlier contribution,
I found Bernadette Roberts summary one of the most
convincing. My differences or negative reactions are
mismatches with some of the contributors, not with the
author. My overall reaction to the book is very positive.
I think Jerry Katz has done a great service in bringing
these strands together and presenting them in such a
coherent and accessible fashion. In reading his book I
have focused on the aspects which relate to my condition
and undoubtedly this has given a rather lopsided view of
a very balanced and inclusive approach to the difficult
subject of Nondualism. I think it is a fine work,
comprehensive and well presented. It is both an excellent
introduction to Nonduality and a useful reference. -Alan
Mann, The Nowletter, Capacitie.org
You're the best 'editor/compiler'
on the nondual topic I know of, which is no mean trick
Jerry - it's like taking a bunch of biographies,
testimonies of 'truth', thousand year old translated
texts, person to person talks, etc. and not only make a
coherent whole but to bring them to life, get them to
mean something to the general public. --Omkara
Datta
To bring [nonduality] down to
public consciousness is in many ways an absolute gift.
Thanks for writing ONE. ... Thanks for
opening my eyes to nonduality ... We hope to talk to you
again. --Rollye James, Coast to Coast AM
In One, Katz presents
various perspectives -- including writings from Sufism,
Judaism, Christianity, Taoism, Buddhism, and Native
American tradition as well as the essential teachings of
Ramana Maharshi and a discussion of The Matrix
Trilogy -- to guide us toward recognition of the
essential oneness of reality, the truth of our Self. Shift
magazine: The Institute of Noetic Sciences.
A very readable overview. True freedom
arises through the discovery that separation is an
illusion and that everything is, quintessentially, only
One. This book can be an opening. Very well done and
highly recommended. -Chuck Hillig, Enlightenment for
Beginners
ONE is a clear and concise guide to the
most universal truth of all: that the world between our
ears that we call "me, myself, and my story"
does not actually exist. When we see this, when we
actually realize our true, nondual nature, conflict and
suffering leaves us, and peace and joy prevail. -Jim
Dreaver, The Way of Harmoney
"Highly recommended for religious and
spiritual philosophy shelves." -Midwest Book
Review
If I were to suggest a book on Nonduality,
I'd say: First have a look at "One" by Jerry
Katz. You'll find all direction you need in there. -Hans
Schulz
Katz has brilliantly drawn on lively
passages from major traditions such as Buddhism, Taoism,
Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This unique
selection of writings paints a vivid picture of
nonduality for the reader; bringing an ancient philosophy
into the modern world with striking relevance. A
fascinating read from beginning to end and every step
along the way.
-A.Walker
Best reference guide
to nonduality on the market today
-Paul Cohen, Monkfish Book Publishing Company
What can I say .. love the book. It explains
everything I "feel" in regards to nonduality
but can't quite articulate to family and friends. In my
business, (I have sixty staff) I’ve introduced some
of the principle and triggered a thirst for more …..
I think your book and especially some audio will lay a
solid foundation for my friends. A big thanxx from
Australia. -WMT
It is somewhat challenging due to
its depth, but then when one sits back, is it true
depth? Or is it so simplistic that it takes
awhile to assimilate only because we are not taught
this skill in life and we just don't think this way, or
don't think... I am seeing how one's language
changes when we speak of nonduality. <smile> -Adrien
"Shows beautifully how ... ancient
traditions have pointed RIGHT HERE." -Greg
Goode, Standing As Awareness
Clearly written, highly accessible, and
extraordinarily insightful. -James Braha. Living Reality:
My Extraordinary Summer with 'Sailor' Bob Adamson
Jerry Katz had me from the first sentence. -Alice
A. Chestnut
I am grateful for words which help me
remember what we all are.
-Jemille Hardy, M.D.
An "I can't put it down" book that
is the best single collection dealing with Nonduality
that I have ever found. -Bob Rose, Meditation Society
of America
Beautifully written, well crafted, literary
experience. -Dr. Stewart Bitkoff, A Commuter's Guide
to Enlightenment
A major step in increasing our understanding
of Nonduality. -Gary Crowley, From Here to Here:
Turning Toward Enlightenment
I especially like how the questions most
readers might already be asking are used to
provide continuity and bring the focus back to
just how all this matters to us. -Gloria Lee
Goes straight to the heart of the matter. -Dhyan Dewyea,
Beyond the 'I': Notes on Waking Up to Oneness
I love the title and the simplicity of the
book's design. The simplicity extends itself throughout
the text. -Vicki Woodyard,
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You will find a ‘language of the
spirit’ which points beyond language itself, which
points to the deep heart of all understanding - deep in
the realisation of ‘ONE’. -Roy Whenary, The
Texture of Being
ONE: Essential Writings on Nonduality
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Nonduality Books Received (the most recently
received book listed at the top)
How to Get Your Book, DVD,
or CD Featured
-- Write
Jerry Katz
-- If I don't already know you, tell me about yourself and your
book
-- Let me see an excerpt so I can get a feel for your book.
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can expect as far as a listing, publicity, and a review.
-- If you want tips on how to publish your book, read my blog entries. Scroll to the bottom and read bottom to
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Living from the Heart, by Nirmala. A collection of
teachings about the Heart, including: From the Heart:
Dropping out of Your Mind and Into Your Being, which offers
simple ways to shift into a more open and accepting perspective
and to experience your true nature as aware space. The
Heart's Wisdom, which points the reader back to the Heart,
the truest source of wisdom. And Love Is for Giving, Not for
Getting, pointing to the true source of love in your own
heart. It is by giving love that we are filled with love.
Consciousness and Beyond: The Final
Teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj. A DVD from Neti Neti Films. An Amazon
reviewer writes, "The wonder and enchantment continues with
another delicious visit to India! Maurizio Benazzo directs as
Stephen Wolinsky recaps the previous three DVD's and narrates. He
delivers seven new impeccable discourses and unknown anecdotes
and teachings by Maharaj, Ram and Hunuman. Who knew that Maharaj
was born on Hunuman's birthday? I greatly enjoyed the
cinematography and iconography of the Temples, images, statues
and murals and landscapes of Mumbai, Ganeshpuri, Bodegaya, (a
mecca of Temples & Shrines) and the Bodi Tree (Peepal Tree).
The people of India are poor & humble, yet rich in their
Devotion. This is another inspired and creative work, for example
Stephen gives a discourse in darkness at night with the funeral
pyres burning in the background...without death there's no
life."
I Am That I Am. Part 1. Experience the
Teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj.from the website: Experience the teachings
of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj. Narrated by Dr.Stephen Wolinsky this
two and a half hour DVD contains not only The Complete Teachings
of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj but also "experiental
meditations" to lead the viewer into the I AM and beyond,
into That One substance from which all phenomena appear to arise.
The DVD is divided into twelve themes which include: The I am,
The body, Consciousness, The Nothingness, Realization,
Spirituality and Spiritual Paths, The Guru, The Void, Birth and
Death, Cause and Effect, That One Substance and The Illusion.
Featuring never seen video footage of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj!!!
I've seen this video only once and have found it to be a very
clear presentation. There is extensive video of Nisargadatta in
his small Bombay room fielding questions from visitors. It's
interesting to observe the people in the room. You can read them
quite easily. You'll see yourself there in the company of
Nisargadatta. The whole video is clear, straightforward, and
watchable. Watch it and you'll know what the bleep anyone knows.
--Jerry Katz
I Am That I Am, Part 2. Nirvana
Means Extinction.
From the website: Dr. Stephen Wolinsky takes us on a three hour
excursion traversing the roots of Advaita-Vedanta, neuro-science,
philosophy, linguistics and tantric yoga, to provide a long
neglected understanding which lies at the core of all of these
teachings; "All spirituality and psychology are dependent on
the existence of a separate independent individual self."
BUT what if this self is an illusion....?
I Am That I AM. Part 3. Prior to the I Am:
The End of Self-Consciousness. From the website: Sri Nisargadatta
Maharaj, (documented in video footage from 1980) is shown saying
the exact words Nagarjuna used in presenting his eight negations.
Dr. Stephen Wolinsky clarifies and defines spirituality as the
Primordial That. Moreover, in this DVD, Dr. Wolinsky deconstructs
the spiritual and psychological realms as philosophical traps
(neti neti), discarding all perceptions, even that of the brain
and nervous system, and, going even further by deconstructing
deconstruction itself.
Consciousness: Talks About That
Which Never Changes, by Alexander Smit. "Alexander Smit
whose final guru was Shri Nisargadatta Maharaj, is deeply rooted
in the age-old tradition called 'Advaita'(Non-duality), which has
been transmitted from teacher to disciple. At first sight no
specific, recognizable method seems to be imparted here - rather,
any such method seems to be undermined. But on closer study the
authentic Advaita appears to be there, as bright as a diamond.
Only a truly original transmittance, not based on memory, can be
a help in the realisation of the Authentic within ourselves. The
present book 'Consciousness' contains a selection from the
numerous talks in which the oral transmission of this Authentic
or Original in man takes a central place."
The Book of No One: Talks and
Dialogues on Non-Duality and Liberation, by Richard Sylvester. Richard Sylvester
continues to communicate the radical and uncompromising view of
non-duality expressed in his first book 'I Hope You Die Soon'. He
answers many questions about the nature of non-duality,
liberation and enlightenment with clarity and humour. -from
product description
Wasteland Words: The Heart of
Wonder, by Nicholas Czernin. Tony Parsons, author of The
Open Secret, All There Is and Nothing Being Everything, writes
“Sometimes, in music or nature, or for no particular reason,
there can be a feeling of something other, something beyond . . .
like a deeper, fuller sense that is both fascinating and
different. Poetry often holds that whispered wonder that happens
through the words in the way that they sing together
and point to something unspoken. I have found this with many
kinds of poets, including some of the so-called 'spiritual' poets
when they aren't being sanctimonious or prescriptive. There is no
chance of that with Nick Czernin's work which is joyfully
irreverent whilst also being richly profound. The clarity of the
communication is unwavering, and every poem has its own
particular take which can illuminate, sometimes with a gentle
chuckle. I am very happy to recommend such a rich expression of
passionate wonder.”
The Mirage of Separation, by Billy
Doyle. The
Mirage of Separation is a collection of poetry and verse
reflecting different facets of the non-dual perspective. Billy
Doyle lives in London and teaches yoga in the Kashmir Tradition,
an approach brought to the West by Jean Klein.
Nondualism & Educational Drama and
Theatre: A Perspective for Transformative Training, by Kriben
Pillay. This
study explores Nondualism and Educational Drama and Theatre as a
perspective for transformative training, where this training is
about creating the experiential learning space for experiencing
and transforming the core error of separation which structures
our common perception. A perspective for leadership training and
organizational learning. The introduction on nondual perspective
is by Jerry Katz.
Enlightenment: The Path Through the
Jungle, by Dennis Waite. The theme of this book is that you
can become enlightened through traditional advaita, while it is
unlikely you will become enlightened through neo-advaita and
satsang. Dennis writes about the book's purpose: "The
purpose is specifically to address the concerns of seekers who
are dissatisfied with the satsang or neo-advaitin approaches to
the teaching of advaita and to answer related questions."
Waite says, "I am not primarily criticizing neo-advaita in
respect of the truth or falsehood of its actual statements but as
regards its utility as a teaching methodology."
The Most Direct and Rapid Means to
Eternal Bliss, by Michael Langford. This book shows how to
directly experience infinite-eternal-awareness-love-bliss in this
lifetime. This book contains a detailed description of the
difference between the True Self and the imposter self. Detailed
instructions in how to directly experience the True Self are
given in this book. Of the thousands of spiritual books you could
purchase, The Most Direct and Rapid Means to Eternal Bliss is the
best first choice. This is the book that created a spiritual
revolution that is continuing to transform all human life. The
direct experience of infinite-eternal-life is available to all
humans. Amazon.com description of the book.
Sciousness, by Jonathan Bricklin,
Editor. "The
last couple of years have seen a resurgence of interest in
William James, one of modern psychology's most widely respected
pioneers. ...But nothing has quite highlighted the depth of his
thought like Jonathan Bricklin's Sciousness." -What Is
Enlightenment magazine.
"In the 60s and 70s, many seekers of spiritual truth learned
about mysticism and found affirmation of their nondual intuitions
within William James's book, The Varieties of Religious
Expression. Now we can discover that James was a nondualist
afterall. Sciousness is a superb anthology, the best possible
book imaginable for the discovery of the nondual William
James." -Jerry Katz
God is an Atheist: A Novella for
Those Who Have Run Out of Time, by N. Nosirrah. A profoundly funny romp
through religion, spirituality, and the contemporary clash of
cultures of belief, with special attention to the human obsession
with knowing what can't be known. Nosirrah provokes just about
everyone as he describes a world where God is on the run from
Islamic extremists, the Pope announces he shares a bed with
Richard Dawkins, and Buddha's son disappoints by getting
enlightened instead of becoming a doctor. To say this novella is
strange might give the reader a way to relate to it, but in fact,
nothing will shift the burden away from the reader. In its pages,
the world is bent around the reader's mind until either the mind
itself begins to bend, or indeed, breaks. A book without plot,
characters, structure, or obvious purpose, this is an endless
descent into the netherworlds of a dystopian mind. If a thousand
monkeys typing endlessly would eventually produce all great works
of literature, then God Is an Atheist is their first draft.
-Amazon.com description
Turn Off the TV and Turn On Your Mind, by
Michele Doucette. I
like how your book begins with an explanation of duality along
with a pointing toward nonduality and advice on how to pursue
nonduality. You then assert that the pursuit is dependent on an
understanding of the mind. Your book provides various ways to
turn the mind toward its source, toward the nondual, along with
some interesting and practical diversions along the way. -Jerry
Katz
Fill Your Hole: Spirituality -- A Practical
Guide, by Nigel Paul Watts. Outrageous, provoking, but true.
"Fill Your Hole" is really a serious book, a practical
guide. As I share how to reveal our real nature. Through this
reorientation, a natural bliss and intimacy is found, fulfilment
and joy. Your hole is filled, as we learn to let go of this self
illusion. There is no you or I. That's the problem, the great
illusion that has held us in too much separation, fear,
dissatisfaction, that hole. The calamity of thinking we are
someone is seen through now, as we expose what we really are,
strip naked of what we have taken too be, and enjoy this paradise
we are. This is experienced for real and has the potential to
change your life. We are spiritual, experiencing the physical but
have been deluded. I will give an understanding, but then we have
to let go of the intellect and engage in this simple but profound
reorientation, and be found. Come and take a step in
evolution.I'm experiencing we are much more than this, and am
offering to share. It's not like this, think about all the things
you desire, and love to do, enjoy doing. That is because they get
us into this moment. It is this moment you desire and love. Not
what you desire! -from book description
Nondualism in Western Philosophy,
by Greg Goode.
Nondualism is often thought to be an exclusively Eastern
teaching. But Western philosophy and mysticism have given rise to
varieties of nondual expression since before Plato. This is a
series of pointers to how the Western approach can assist with
one's self-inquiry. It begins with a description of nondualism,
Western style. Then various views and arguments are presented
that might serve as tools for inquiry, and suggestions are given
on how these tools might be used. You will learn how Democritus,
Plato, Plotinus, Spinoza, Locke, Berkeley, Fichte, Hegel,
Wittgenstein, Wilfrid Sellars, Richard Rorty and others have
resolved or dissolved the classic dualisms such as mind/body and
appearance/reality. Concludes with a practical, forward-looking
dialogue. -from the book's description.
Standing As Awareness: Dialogues
from Nondual Dinners, by Greg Goode. The book's title is a
tribute to Sri Atmananda (Krishna Menon), a great teacher in the
Advaitic nondual tradition. Sri Atmananda's recommendion is to
take a stand as awareness. In doing so, you don't take yourself
as an object, such as the body or a personalized mind state, but
as awareness itself. This direct and immediate stand is something
you can't possibly be wrong about, since awareness has always
been the nature of your being (and all else). After you take a
stand as awareness, you will come to see that all of your
experience actually confirms this stand. Sri Atmananda passed
away in 1959, but his teachings have been carried forth by Jean
Klein and Francis Lucille. -from book's description
Seeds for the Soul: Living as the
Source of Who You Are, by Chuck Hillig. "Probably Chuck
Hillig's richest book, it is often quoted in online nonduality
forums. A powerful expression of spiritual truth. These pages are
like lotus flowers that open, revealing deeper and deeper
insights and wisdom." -Jerry Katz
The Way IT Is: Realizing the Truth
About Everything, by Chuck Hillig. "Presents non-dual
philosophy and spirituality in a clever, playful, imaginative
fashion. The author was influenced by Ramana Maharshi's teachings
on Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism). However, the author presents
these concepts in a more generic, religiously-neutral
fashion." -Amazon.com review. "A unique and effective
contribution to nondual literature. Highly recommended."
-Jerry Katz
A Commuter's Guide to
Enlightenment, by Dr. Stewart Bitkoff. This is a beautifully explicated work
founded in Sufi tradition, which instructs on how to be free from
the control of your thoughts. Bitkoff communicates on many
levels, from the most obvious and practical to the utterly
divine. Prayer, positive thinking, therapeutic meditation and
breathing, surrender to God, are all weaved into this story in
such a way that you don't always know that you are being
instructed. Whether you are looking for some peace of mind to get
you through your daily commute, or if you are pursuing a much
deeper understanding of life, this book will serve you
outstandingly. Because Bitkoff instructs on many levels, keep
this book around for a long time. You never know when some
portion of it will begin to make new sense to you. I suggest
reading the entire book now and parts of it every 3000 miles.
-Jerry Katz
Living Deeply: The Art &
Science of Transformation in Everyday Life, by Schlitz, et. al.,
editors. Living
Deeply transcends any one approach by focusing on common
elements of transformation across a variety of traditions, while
affirming and supporting the diversity of approaches across
religious, spiritual, scientific, academic, and cultural
backgrounds. Each chapter in the book ends with "Experiences
of Transformation," exercises drawn from wisdom traditions
or scientific investigations meant to enhance your direct
experience of the material. Opportunities to actively engage in
your own transformation and that of our world are woven into the
fabric of your everyday life. Learning more about the terrain of
consciousness transformation can not only give you a map, but can
help you become the cartographer of your own transformative
journey. Research over the last decade at the Institute of Noetic
Sciences has systematically surveyed hundreds of people's stories
of their own transformations, as well as conducting over 50
in-depth interviews with teachers and masters of the world's
spiritual,religious, and transformative traditions. -from
Amazon.com
The Third Jesus: The Christ We
Cannot Ignore, by Deepak Chopra. The theme is separation
or duality and how to overcome it by knowing Jesus as
God-consciousness or self-realization or Truth. The theme is
supported by scores of quotations, with explanations, from the
New Testament and the Gospel of Thomas. Chopra calls these texts
the gospel of enlightenment. Excellent chapters on practice in
which Jesus is secondary and Chopra's universal teaching
expressed throughout his books is primary. Social commentary
regarding Christianity and gay rights, abortion, and women's
right, finish the book, but who is listening? The fundamentalist
Christians have long discarded this book. -Jerry Katz
The Sanskrit-English Philosophical
Wordlist is a compendium with about three thousand five
hundred terms compiled in order to help the author (Christopher
Freeland) read and study Shankara’s Kevaladvaita system of
philosophy, which logically enough refers to terms employed by
other Hindu and Buddhist philosophical systems, as well as some
inevitable mythological references. There is a definite bias
towards non-dualistic thought and in the interpretation of the
terms. Entries are in Devanagari script with a romanised
transliteration, where possible the Sanskrit root word has been
included with the entry to satisfy curiosity or aid further
investigation. For etymologists concerned by historical setting,
textual reference is often provided in which the expression
appears and thus the time of its use can then be deduced. The
wordlist is intended for students of Indian philosophy and
language. Foreword by Professor J.Gonda of Utrecht University.
432 pp, quarto hardback bound edition, price 50 euros. Payment by
PayPal, available at thaitoff@gmail.com
The Yoga Vasishta Ramayana (YVR)
is an eleventh century (CE) text and probably the earliest extant
treatise on Vedanta. As is common to the Indian tradition in such
matters, it is in dialogue form. Unlike the Gita, which albeit
very inspiring and wonderfully enriching as it meanders in a more
worldly and human context, the YVR goes directly to the point and
repeatedly drives home what is required for man’s salvation
– an end to mentation, for everything in any world is just
ideation. As fresh today as it was no doubt when Valmiki wrote it
a thousand odd years ago, the message is simple and compelling.
For the first time, I think, a free rendering of pertinent
selected sections from the original Sanskrit text was translated
and edited by Swami Pranav Tirtha and Swami Chidananda Tirtha
(aka Christopher Freeland), as part of the latter’s
apprenticeship. 165 pp, quarto hardback bound edition, price 35
euros. Payment by PayPal, available at thaitoff@gmail.com
Imposter, by Richard Beymer. A
fictional autobiography of a self-obsessed Hollywood actor's
failed attempt to find out who he is in the midst of madness,
murder, mayhem, masturbation and meditation, while secretly
making home movies of the girl next door with his 1950s wind-up
Bell and Howell 16 mm camera. [from Amazon.com]
Beyond Awakening: The End of the
Spiritual Search, by Jeff Foster. This is a book about the
utterly obvious. It's about the spiritual search, and the
frustrations surrounding it. It's about those ultimate goals we
set ourselves: enlightenment, awakening, liberation, and how
those goals can never actually be reached, because - and here's
the great discovery ¿ the person who seeks them has no more
reality than a presently-arising belief. That is to say,
"you" are just a thought, happening now. A sequel to
the bestselling " Life Without A Centre: Awakening from the
Dream of Separation", this book is packed with clear and
vibrant expressions of nonduality. Time and time again, the text
gently points back to the futility of both the spiritual search,
and the "search to end the search" (another game the
mind loves to play). With great humour, compassion and clarity,
the book will draw you into a direct confrontation with your own
absence, an absence which, paradoxically, is also a perfect
presence. This may be the last book a spiritual seeker will ever
need. [from Amazon.com]
The Great Undoing, by Stuart
Schwartz.
Some of the aphorisms are presented from the first
person perspective of the individual who at times exults in new
found freedom and at others awakens only to a new found
appreciation of his or her awful predicament as a body/mind.
Others bespeak teachings directly from the mouth of the
Impersonal Itself. Whatever the form, these Western sutras are
uncompromising in their spirit and message. Characteristically,
when asked, Stuart describes them simply as 'disarming.' They are
both a map of Advaita's 'pathless path' and a statement beyond
fact. "The Great Undoing is a remarkable book, tender and
fiercely direct, it feeds discernment! Thank you, Stuart."
Pamela Wilson [from Amazon.com]
We Are All One, by J. M. Harrison. This powerful,
transformational book of consciousness will benefit all spiritual
truth-seekers. Written from an enlightened perspective of oneness
following a near death experience, it provides not just a feeling
but a potential realization that we are all part of something far
greater. 'We Are All One' indicates signposts to the space beyond
ordinary conscious thought, awakening the reader to the
interconnectedness of all consciousness ( the Source of all
being) via the use of innovative descriptions and concepts. [from
Amazon.com]
Making Your Wisdom Come Alive, by
Michael Gluckman.
"Making Your Wisdom Come Alive" points to the
source of timeless Wisdom, the place of enlightenment. This is
bliss that does not depend on what you do or what you think. It
is free from the ups and downs in life. This is the Wisdom that
spiritual masters, such as Christ, Shankara, and Buddha want you
to understand and to experience. This book takes you step by step
from your everyday experience to the essence of universal
spiritual experience, which turns out to be the surprising source
of happiness. It also points to the meaning of the famous
aphorism: Know Thyself. For more information go to www.light-up-your-life.com/wisdom.html. [from Amazon.com]
Awake Joy, by Katie Davis, is a unique and comprehensive
guide to awakening and enlightenment. It points to the joy that
is beyond the thinking mind, the separate sense of self, its idea
of separation and identification with form. Katie Davis takes the
mind-identified reader through their personal growth strategies
to awakening. She then deepens to Self-discovery or what we might
call the realization of the Heart. Awake Joy is designed
to be your companion throughout your life’s journey to
enduring fulfillment. This A-Z handbook points pragmatically for
those who are ready to surrender suffering for themselves and the
world.
Free Spirit, by Sundance Burke, speaks as freedom, which is our
Consciousness, the sweet essence of our lives. The freedom spoken
here is an inner knowing. We cannot realize this liberation by
catering to our bodies, emotions or minds. No, this
freedom is spiritual; an altitude of perception that only arises
when we are lighter than our surroundings. We can realize this
lightness of being if we are willing to abide as Awareness and
let go of the ego, the one who suffers mind. For this
enlightenment to happen, a quiet mind is all we need and
Awareness is our way. A guide to simply being.
The Voice for Love, by DavidPaul and Candace Doyle.
Teaches how to hear the Voice of God described in A Course in Miracles. In the book, DavidPaul and Candace ask
the Holy Spirit over 100 questions about hearing this Voice
within. They also share their personal experiences of hearing
God's Voice and receiving the many gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Doyle's nonprofit organization, The Voice for Love Foundation, also offers a number of prayer related
resources, such as an online prayer requests page and a comprehensive serenity prayer page.
2 + 2 = Reality, by William Samuel. There is a simple and gentle Light within these
pages that will change your life and make all things new. It can!
It will! But it is a message only the Heart can find. Search with
the Heart and you will find it.
The Child Within Us Lives, by William
Samuel. If one thinks his religion,
his philosophy, or his theology is the means to finding the FINAL
Answer, he is mistaken. The Child of Light and Love is the
pathfinder, the guide, the wayshower up the mighty mountain in
Kwangse Province. Science, religion and philosophy can take us a
great distance, but the Child takes us to Dominion. It is
absolutely essential that we actually get in touch with the
eternal Child. How do we do that? Now we are coming to reason for
this book.
A Guide to Awareness and
Tranquility, by William Samuel. This volume is intended to prove to the
reader that the awakening to Reality is nearly effortless.
Tender, childlike simplicity and honesty are the hallmarks of
Reality's Tranquillity. The nearly effortless practice of the
tender precepts spoken of in this work will open the reader's
door to a tangible, practical, down to earth bedrock,
unfluctuating Tranquillity such that nothing the world has to
offer can prevail against it! Such is the scope of this book.
Make of it what you will.
The Awareness of Self-Discovery, by William
Samuel. A companion to A GUIDE
TO AWARENESS AND TRANQUILLITY--- It will expand the themes
presented in that book and permit a degree of insight into the
not always easy, but requisite living of them... this book is
intended for those who want peace of mind and are prepared for
it. Those who are prepared are those who are willing to leave old
landmarks--willing to forsake ego and intellectuality. Those who
do will find these words instantaneously effective.
Boom: Poems from the Deep, by Yosy
Flug. BOOM
contains the mystical magical musings of an old soul. A marvel of
enlightenment and freedom. The poems in this book will forever
change you linger like jasmine a spring nighttime or a distant
wailing flute with full lingering heat on the tongue. Come to the
deep and then emerge. BOOM! [from Amazon]
The Secret of Letting Go, by Guy
Finley. Guy
Finley filled his book, The Secret of Letting Go, with examples
and stories that illustrate his concepts of how to let go of all
the emotional baggage that drags down our spirits and often makes
life a painful journey. Finley says that we "don't need
strength to let go of something. What you really need is
understanding; and that's how this book will help you accomplish
your lifelong dreams of being truly strong and independent."
He explains that our inner selves are like hot air balloons,
always trying to soar, and we hold them down by not letting go of
the "angry attitudes, wasteful wishes, [and] harmful
habits" that offer false promises of strength. [from
Amazon.com review]
Roadsigns on the Spiritual Path, by
Philip Goldberg.
The essential guide to navigating the paradoxes of the spiritual
path, whether you've been on it for 30 days or 30 years. Full of
travel trips for those who think for themselves, this book helps
readers come to grips with their spiritual dilemmas and arrive at
fresh insights through the best kind of guidance--that which
springs from their own self-awareness. Regardless of their chosen
paths, readers will discover their personal spiritual truths with
the aid of this guide. [from Amazon.com]
Earth Mind Spirit Mind, by
Ishtahota (Greyeyes). The bible calls fear evil; of the
dark side. The warriors face theirs and walk through it to follow
their heart. The coward runs from fear. We create our heaven and
our hell right here, by the choices we make. [from Amazon.com]
Yoga of the Ancient Kashmir
Tradition, by Jay Rossi. The practice of Kashmir Yoga is
designed to return you home to the heart of what is natural. This
ancient form of Yoga, derived from eighth century Kashmir
teachings intertwined with functional anatomy and the latest
insights into our nervous system has a magical effect on mind,
body and heart, using imagery, explorations in asanas and
spacious breathing, you may find yourself awakening into your
'light open free state'. [from the website]
The Holy Longing, by Connie Zweig. What is the urge that
drives people to search for God, to join religious movements, or
to undertake a spiritual practice? In her counseling work with
clients from every religious denomination, Connie Zweig found
that this universal yearning-a secret feeling with many
disguises-often lies hidden at the source of our life stories.
The obscure object of desire calls us to follow it, and we
respond, even unknowingly. We pursue a romantic union, imagining
that it will finally meet our deepest needs. Or we long for the
light of God and undertake a demanding religious practice or
discipleship, hoping that it will quench our thirst.
But sometimes our religious yearning goes awry. We may attribute
it to an authoritarian personality who abuses us, leaving us
feeling shocked and betrayed. Or we may direct our holy longing
to another world, devaluing the pleasures of human life. Or
worse, like cult members or fundamentalists, we may mistake death
for transcendence and sacrifice our lives for paradise.
If you feel a gnawing yearning beneath your other yearnings no
matter how many desires you satisfy; if you feel disillusioned
with traditional religions but seek spiritual values and
practices elsewhere; if you or a friend or family member suffer
from religious abuse but long to rekindle the flame of faith,
then this book can guide you from spiritual innocence through
loss to spiritual maturity. [from Amazon.com]
Life Beyond Belief, by Alice
Gardner. Alice
Gardner's personal touch creates a bond with the reader. She
leads you from exactly where you are -- physically, emotionally,
spiritually -- through layers of beliefs, programming, and
conditioning, to a place of greater freedom. “ Gardner says
you find the truth of your existence regardless of the context in
which your life is currently being live or what your mental
conditioning is. You don't have to go to a monastery. You don't
have to get divorced. You don't have to go on a diet. You don't
have to do anything other than look where Alice Gardner points
you. -Jerry Katz
Non-Dualiteit, by Jerry Katz. Dutch translation of One:
Essential Writings on Nonduality.
Back to the Truth: 5000 Years of
Advaita, by Dennis Waite. Back to the Truth is an extensive
overview of Advaita, a teaching whose source is the Upanishads.
Advaita is the philosophy and teaching that reality is "not
two." Dennis Waite quotes nearly 150 teachers of Advaita,
about half of whom are living, and 378 sources are cited as
references. -Jerry Katz
The Book: On The Taboo Against
Knowing Who You Are, by Alan Watts. Alan Watts was the Carl
Sagan of nonduality. That is, he spoke eloquently, plainly,
quotably, and memorably about the essential truth of his sphere
of interest, which could be called nonduality, truth, IT, That,
or This, or Who You Are. -Jerry Katz
