Spontaneous Awakening

By: Adyashanti

Narrated by: Adyashanti

Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

For those who are seeking a path of simplicity, not bound by the trappings of spiritual practice, Adyashanti brings a fresh and humble approach to Zen wisdom. "Don't think that awakening is the end," teaches Adyashanti. "Awakening is the end of seeking, the end of the seeker, but it is the beginning of a life lived from your true nature."

Learn more about:
How genuine spiritual discovery is self-authenticating
Finding for yourself "what is the most important thing"
Lucid dreaming: a powerful analogy for the process of awakening
How to "Allow Everything to Be as It Is" through a guided meditation
Why genuine spiritual knowing requires mental subtraction, not addition
The link between personal awareness and awareness itself
How attachment can lead to complete freedom and unattachment
Self-inquiry: how to use this potent catalyst for awakening
The all or nothingness of every moment
How holding even one idea about what is true can be an obstacle
The teacher-student relationship: is there a correct form?
How paradoxical teachings can help your mind relax
How to identify and disengage from "spiritual by-passing"

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Be prepared for the dark side of awakening

I enjoyed this book and it’s a challenge to review it. The experience of listening to this book is going to be different for everyone. Adyshanti gives a realistic, bullshit free picture of his awakening, and his experience as a student and a teacher with specific life examples of crucial moments in his growth that most could relate to. While I appreciate the way he shrugs off popularly accepted meditation techniques, there seems to be something inauthentic in his reasoning. I couldn’t get past it. I think that there is something condescending about his demeanor sometimes. Maybe it’s how forthright cut and dry he is. There is a shock factor to this book, so don’t listen to it if you want to feel supported or are seeking some clear practices. Adyashanti will make you confront your darkest moments and won’t offer you a helping hand!! Also then interview at the end felt forced and uncomfortable.

I Love Adya

Adyashanti is a blessing, a modern Buddha, a guiding light for those who are willing to see beyond the mind

Transformative

I love all of Adyashantis books but this book is more like a conversation between him and you. Listen if you want to be in a intimate conversation with Ardya

Mind Blowing

This guy is fantastic. If you are on a spiritual path this is a must read. It will blow your mind.

Great read on enlightenment

Adyashanti has a very approachable style and he speaks from an awakened place, so listening to him is listening to awakening. If you are on the path, you will love this! Highly recommended.

So familiar and so natural

Spirituality doesn't have to be hard work. Thank you Adyashanti.

Incredibly Valuable To Me

I once saw a video of Adyashanti and did not enjoy his style. But an audio talk of his came to me as a gift, and I loved it, and so downloaded this book. Maybe I just wasn't ready for his teachings when I saw the video, or maybe his style is different in this book, but in any case, I totally LOVE this book.

I fully agree with the enthusiastic reviews that preceded this one, and can also understand the negative reviews....this book is not for everyone. But I would say that anyone who has been studying and resonating with Eckhart Tolle's teachings, or Gangaji's, would probably find this interesting at minimum, and possibly life-changing, as it has been for me. Each time I listen to it, I am struck by the power of things that I heard previously but suddenly see in a new way. I especially love the way Adyashanti speaks about the experience of living in the enlightened state, and the accessibility of that state to us all. I can't recommend this book highly enough.

great for pre bedtime relaxation/inspiration

I have used many audio books to help me "turn off my head chatter" and go to sleep. This one is at the top of my list.
His voice is so peaceful and soothing and reassuring and the content is EXCELLENT

great book

adya books are great, look within, yeah but how? he shares insight to that.

nice Q&A for the final chapter.

One of the best teachers

Adyashanti, is very concise and straightforward in giving us true insight into what we are. Resolves lots of confusion for one on the spiritual journey may have. His teaching are priceless treasures. I bow to you in gratitude, Adya.