Elias Amidon Knihy

Interest in non-dual awareness as the essence of spiritual awakening, free from the obligations and cultural references of a particular religion, is rapidly expanding throughout the Western world. Those who have sought out and followed spiritual paths, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Sufism, Kabbalism, etc., have often found themselves coming up against a kind of ceiling in their longing for spiritual awakening. This can be a result of the religions cultural context or a belief system that may not see awakening as something within the reach of adherents. So, many serious spiritual students have turned to non-sectarian teachers to further their practice. These readers will find The Open Path to be an excellent guide to the realisation of the silent ground of all being and to the expression of that realisation in the diverse conditions of their lives. The book includes very helpful exercises and practices that foster a sense of equanimity and natural insight, as well as methods and teachings from many sources: Sufism, psychology, meditation traditions, and both Eastern and Western non-dual teachers.

Richly eclectic, this anthology celebrates life's wonders and challenges through a diverse collection of poetry, wisdom, prayers, and blessings. It features works by notable figures such as Hildegard of Bingen, Gary Snyder, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King Jr., alongside women's prayers and classical verses from China and Japan. The compilation also includes beautiful Native American chants, offering a joyous affirmation of the human journey, reflecting on its struggles and glories across various cultures and traditions.

Free Medicine is a collection of forty intimate meditations written by Sufi teacher Pir Elias Amidon. Whether describing a naked dive into a pond in the middle of the night, or a confrontation with soldiers in a Burmese temple, these meditations can serve as companions for those whose deepest desire is to know first-hand the good news at the heart of reality. Human, accessible, and tender, Free Medicine has the power to open us up in ways we never expected. In the words of Keith Dowman, author of Natural Perfection, Although it comes packaged in different languages, cultures and religions, deep mystical insight spirals around a single heart-core: here is Elias Amidon s inspired Sufi reflection of that ineffable nondual reality. Amidon s close connection with nature; his compassion for people in distress; his simple, clear observation of the mysteries of life and death; and his calm sense of humor combine in intriguing ways to reveal the uncaused happiness that is our essence. Reading this book is a wonderful experience, full of brilliant insights, stories, images, lots of free medicine, says Coleman Barks, author of The Essential Rumi."

Dieses Buch führt uns zur direkten Erkenntnis nicht-dualistischen Gewahrseins als Essenz eines spirituellen Erwachens, das frei ist von den Verpflichtungen und dem kulturellen Kontext einer bestimmten Religion. Der Autor bietet den Lesern bei der Einführung in nichtdualistisches Gewahrsein eine klare und sich Schritt für Schritt vollziehende Unterstützung — weit weg von jedem Sektierertum. Bei diesem Prozess werden die Strukturen der Konzepte angegangen, die sich die Leser von sich selbst machen, und die Frische dieser Erkenntnis offenbart sich im Leben jedes Einzelnen von ihnen.

Diese 40 kurzen Betrachtungen über Non-Dualität und offenes Gewahrsein sind ein Juwel der Poesie und Weisheit. Der erfahrene Sufi-Lehrer Elias Amidon teilt darin persönliche Erlebnisse von seinen Reisen und auf dem spirituellen Weg. „Dieses Buch zu lesen ist eine wunderbare Erfahrung, denn es ist voller brillanter Einsichten und Geschichten - eine Art Medizin.“ - Coleman Barks