“True Meditation” by Adyashanti
Just received this recommendation from a close friend who shares my interest in Buddhist meditation:
Last night, I bought and listened to the first hour of this 3.5 hour program. Then I meditated for 20 minutes according to the instructions therein. Then I went to bed. I ended up spending the entire night lying in bed in a very deep state of witness consciousness, feeling the pulsations of the ego all night long, with the exception of a couple hours of sleep interspersed. And there was at least one moment of disidentification from the witness entirely into blissful nondual consciousness. I’ve been in a pretty perpetual state of witness consciousness ever since.
This is definitely the most helpful instructions on meditation I’ve ever received.
I just ordered a copy for myself.
The unabridged audio CD is only $16.47 from Amazon. And the hardcover book (which may not be as effective, because you can’t hear the author’s psychological state) is $14.16.
I’d definately recommend the audio version, for the additional reason that I believe I read that the book is based on the lecture, not the other way around. It’s also available on itunes and audible.com, in case that’s more convenient.
Josh,
How do you like this disk so far?
Al,
I just received it by UPS this morning. I’m ripping it to my hard drive to put on my mp3 player. Should be able to post what I think after I return from retreat next week.
In the interim, I’ve been listening to his “Spontaneous Awakening” lectures, which a friend gave me, and I have to say I have enjoyed them very much.
He is very easy to relate to. I get a sense of genuineness about both his person and his teachings. He speaks the truth, it feels to me.
And I like his perspective on awakening … that it’s not something for just the rare Tibetan monk.
He says he personally knows hundreds of people who’ve experienced the kind of awakening that he experienced.
Very exciting stuff indeed. Looking forward to talking about it more here and on Mudita Forum!
Joshua
PS. I’m copying this reply over into a post so that more people see it.
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