Bøger af Adyashanti

Adyashanti (1962) er en amerikansk født spirituel lærer. Han er uddannet indenfor zenbuddhismen, men Adyashantis undervisning er fri af alle traditioner og ideologier og en åben invitation til at stoppe op, spørge og erkende den frigørende sandhed, som er kernen i al eksistens. Adyashanti har desuden et stort forfatterskab bag sig. Jesus-Historien - om at favne åndens mysterium er et resultat af Adyashantis indgående kendskab til kristne mystikere som Mester Eckehart, Johannes af Korset, Teresa af Avila, og Thomas Merton. Bogen er funderet på evangelierne, især Markus-evangeliet, men er samtidig et nyt blik på Jesus-historien, som viser den kærlighed og respekt, Adyashanti har for mennesket Jesus kombineret med en dyb forståelse af hans lære.

Hvem er du, når du ikke tænker dig selv til din eksistens?Hvad findes egentlig bag de øjne, der læser disse ord?I Tomheden Danser inviterer den amerikanske zen-mester og meditationslærer Adyashanti dig til at vågne op til essensen af det, du virkelig er, igennem naturligt og spontant at åbne sindet, hjertet og kroppen til det sted, hvor lykkens og frihedens hemmelighed ligger. Med humor, visdom og klarhed deler han ud af indsigter omkring ego, illusion, medfølelse, åndelig afhængighed, at give slip og at vågne op til det evige nu.

Ind i væren er en klar og udogmatisk spirituel vejledning. Forfatteren, Adyashanti, opfordrer og inspirerer os til at slippe vores kamp med livet og åbne os for den spirituelle vejs største potentiale: at bringe vores illusioner om os selv og verden til ophør og finde ind til vores essentielle væren. Budskabet er dybt, men bliver formidlet med en lethed, der leder læseren til en direkte erfaring af sin egen iboende essentielle natur. Adyashanti dykker ned i universelle emner, der er relevante for både begyndere og erfarne på den spirituelle vej. Bogen beskriver, hvordan der er mange muligheder for at åbne os for vores iboende sande natur eller livets kraft. Det kan være et smukt øjeblik i naturen; at være sammen med et menneske, vi elsker eller blot side stille og meditere - andre gange kan det være svære situationer og problemer, der får os til at standse op og være fuldt til stede i nuet. For det meste gør vi alt, hvad vi kan, for at undgå problemer og svære ting i livet, men Adyashanti beskriver, hvordan netop disse situationer og øjeblikke ofte indeholder det største potentiale for vækst og bevidsthedsudvikling og har en evne til at åbne vores hjerter og sind allermest.

From esteemed teacher Adyashanti, a collection of writings on the search for the ultimate reality beneath the narrative of our lives"Our inner lives are every bit as astonishing, baffling, and mysterious as the infinite vastness of the cosmos." ΓÇöAdyashanti We all define our lives through the lens of stories. Whether we see ourselves as heroes or victims, good people or bad, everyone lives according to interwoven strands of narrative. "And yet," teaches Adyashanti, "the truth is bigger than any concept or story." Drawn from intimate, deep-dive talks, The Most Important Thing presents writings devoted to the search for the ultimate reality of a self that exists beyond the bounds of storytelling. Here you will find vivid anecdotes and teaching stories that illuminate the felt experience of AdyashantiΓÇÖs teachingsΓÇöthose moments of grace in which every stone, tree, ray of light, and fraught silence reveal that none of us is alone and no one is ever truly isolated from the whole of existence. These selections consider:Exploration of the true meaning of birth, life, and deathΓÇó Why grace can arrive both through struggle and as an unexpected giftΓÇó Meditation as the art of "listening with oneΓÇÖs entire being"ΓÇó Why a good question can be far more powerful than a concrete answerΓÇó How the things you choose to serve shape your lifeΓÇó Discovering the wisdom found in surprise, sadness, and uncertaintyΓÇó Embodying your innate and inextricable connection with the total environmentΓÇó The nature of ego and the ways it manifestsΓÇó The moments of grace upon which all great religions pivotWhat is the story of your life? Is it happy or adventurous? Sad or lonely? In The Most Important Thing, Adyashanti shows you how to look past your personal narratives, delve inward, and connect with the truths that fundamentally animate all of us.

Join renowned spiritual teacher Adyashanti for a practice-based journey out of the thinking mind and into the awakened awareness beyond perceptual reality.For renowned teacher Adyashanti, every single moment contains a doorway into spiritual awakening. But what does it actually mean to "wake up" to the truth of reality? And what does it take to recognize these opportunities?In The Direct Way, Adya (as his students call him) offers a sequence of 30 practices intended to connect with and cultivate ever-greater awareness of the unseen dimensions of your being. From the simple expression of "I am," to an exploration of the Spiritual Heart, and all the way into the fundamental ground of being, these exercises emphasize that the process of awakening takes "many small glimpses, experienced many times." Adya concludes with practical pointers on how to integrate transcendent experiences into the everyday fabric of life-including your career, personal goals, and intimate relationships.Here you will discover:. How to dis-identify from conceptual, ego-based thinking. Perceiving the ego as a tool to navigate consciousness rather than an obstacle. The "knowing yet empty" quality of foundational awareness. The surprising route to realizing awareness of the Spiritual Heart. Feeling through the Spiritual Heart as a way to experience true interconnection. The meaning of the Zen teaching phrase, "This very body is the Buddha". Exploring the exhilarating paradox of Being and Becoming. How to establish anchor points to stabilize your journey into the Ground of Being. What it means to live each day with "enlightened relativity". How awakening puts control of your experience in your hands-but also the responsibility for itNo one experiences awakening quite the same. With The Direct Way, join Adya to discover pathways toward an awareness as wide as the sky and as personal as your innermost heart.

In the same way that we fall into the arms of a loved one or drop our heads on the pillow before sleep, we can let go into the beauty and truth of who and what we really are. Falling Into Grace presents Adyashanti's response to anyone looking for a way out of suffering and into the freedom of spiritual awakening. With his first introductory book, he offers what he considers the fundamental teachings on ''seeing life with clear eyes'' to transcend the illusions that lead to unhappiness. Readers join this sought-after teacher to explore: The concept of a separate self as the root of all suffering - and how to stop believing the thoughts that perpetuate our self-image How to take ''the backward step'' into the pure potential of the present moment Giving up the control we only think we have The essential invitation of spirituality: wake up from the dream to embrace what is When we realize that there is grace in every moment, our minds will open, our hearts ...

More and more people are ''waking up'' spiritually. And for most of them, the question becomes: now what? ''Information about life after awakening is usually not made public,'' explains Adyashanti. ''It's most often shared only between teachers and their students.'' The End of Your World is his response to a growing need for direction on the spiritual path. Consider the book you hold in your hands Adyashanti's personal welcome to ''a new world, a state of oneness.''

From esteemed teacher Adyashanti, an eight-hour audio learning series on the search for the ultimate reality beneath the narrative of our lives"Our inner lives are every bit as astonishing, baffling, and mysterious as the infinite vastness of the cosmos." ΓÇöAdyashanti For Adyashanti, every ripple of light across a lake, friendly gaze, and reassuring word from a mentor presents a potential gateway to a deeper connection with all of life. With The Most Important Thing, Volume 2, this esteemed teacher presents a series of talks on what it means to peer through these gateways and into a universe of infinite possibility. In this second collection of deep-dive audio sessions, Adyashanti offers evocative teaching stories and anecdotes pointing you toward the ultimate reality that exists beyond the bounds of storytelling. Whether questioning the cultural identities we adopt or recalling the events that set him on the seekerΓÇÖs path, Adyashanti devotes these talks to pulling back the curtain of our assumptions to reveal that none of us is alone and no one is ever truly isolated from the whole of existence. These selections consider:Exploring the meaning of birth, life, and deathΓÇó The nature of ego and the ways it manifestsΓÇó Meditation as the art of "listening with oneΓÇÖs entire being"ΓÇó Embodying your innate and inextricable connection with the total environmentΓÇó Examining the patterns of conditioned thinking around "I"ΓÇó Why our most nourishing stories embrace uncertainty and paradoxΓÇó Embracing the natural awe and wonder of existenceΓÇó The ultimate simplicity of consciousnessΓÇó "Know thyself": the cornerstone of all spiritual inquiryIdeal for anyone wanting to delve beyond the surface of their spiritual journey, The Most Important Thing, Volume 2 offers portals to that which is already alive and waiting within: the truths that fuel the most authentic expression of your life.