ESSENTIAL ADVAITA

About the Book

The interweaving of knowledge and philosophy up to the modern era goes back to Thales of Miletus, regarded as one of the seven sages of Greek civilization (624 BC – 543 BC). “Know Thyself” is an aphorism of knowledge attributed to the times of Thales. This Greek Maxim etched in stone at the gate leading to the temple of Apollo in Delphi has become a philosophical question studied to this day. Another sage in the exposition of total knowledge, a Vedic master of Indian philosophy, was Adi Shankara (509 – 497 BC); his teachings of Advaita, the Nondual reality of life, provided an in-depth study of knowing the true nature of Self and fulfilling on a practical level to his society what the Greeks knew as the highest teaching. This book explores the Nonduality, Oneness philosophy—modern spiritual teachings from ancient times. My discussions about Oneness have the flavor of the Advaita tradition, a revived and current view from Vedic Science, and the contemporary study and thinking about Nonduality. —Shivada Amrita Website: advaitaspeaks.com

About the Author

Henry Ulaszonek was initiated into Transcendental Meditation in the autumn of 1970, immediately confirming without question a conscious reality far greater than the identification of a personal me. Could this be possible, and was it akin to some of the incredible experiences of altered reality as a kid? Within a few short years of regular meditation and attending weekend retreats, I found myself in a curious position. A barrage of eyes closed blissful mystical experiences where the Holy Tradition of Masters, and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi often visited me. I decided to drop university studies to become a TM teacher in 1973.

In 1976, special courses for TM teachers called the Age of Enlightenment Governors Training were instructed in the TMSidhi program. Techniques parallel to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. I recognized during the course what Maharishi meant by integration and wholeness of consciousness. It was also the first time I had abiding experiences of Unity Consciousness.

Soon after, in 1977, while teaching TM and involved with other projects for the TM organization, I met the love of my life and was married with children in no time. I became a householder and decided to build a secure family and career.

Contents

Dedication..................................................................................vii
Foreword...................................................................................... ix
Preface......................................................................................... xi
Introduction................................................................................ xv

I. Precepts and Tenets Of Nonduality

II. The Disguise, the Pitfalls and Blessings of Ignorance: Mind and Ego Structure

III. Nondoership and Free Will: the Ever-Spinning Wheel of Karma

IV. Pain And Pleasure; Suffering or not, the Mechanics of Ignorance, the Karmic Trap

V. Spiritual Modalities to Expand Consciousness and to Heal the Mind/Body Organism

VI. Enlightenment—The Map of Consciousness

VII. Divinity, Source—Course—Goal.

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