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The purpose of the way of Self-knowledge is to remind us of our higher destiny and help us to realize the immortality and freedom of our true Self.

All human beings are destined to evolve spiritually as we learn our lessons from experience and adjust our lives accordingly. The turning point is when this spiritual evolution becomes a conscious process. This can only happen when we understand and strive for the high goal revealed by the knowers of ultimate truth. It is the realization that our innermost consciousness is not individual but universal, and that one’s Self is the Self of all.

This book shows how we can find guidance and inspiration in the classic texts of all the great spiritual traditions, and recognise the divine element at the core of our own experience. Then by opening our minds and hearts to the teachings on the true nature of our deeper Self, we meditate upon and affirm this vision of unity and perfection as our own Being. This is the Awakening to Self-Knowledge.
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shanti Sadan (July 12, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 12, 2015
Print length ‏ : ‎ 171 pages

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book on the philosophy of religious Yoga and its applicationReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2019
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If anyone has an open mind about 'spirituality' then this is a great read. It is not full of mystical conundrums but explains clearly what the ancients found in their deep enquiries into the mind of man. It says if you want to find that yourself then you can ! and offers practical guidance. It is worth lingering over the text. The author writes clearly and seems to have a deep grasp of her subject. Several religious traditions are drawn on and the comparison of religious Yoga with Christianity is thought provoking. Very good.

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The Theory of Non-Duality

The theory of non-duality is about the nature of reality within us and in all.

This theory is often referred to as the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta (the non dual understanding of the classic texts). It is closely connected with practical teachings on how to discover the abiding reality within ourselves, called Adhyatma Yoga (the way of Self-knowledge).

There is more about the connection between Advaita Vedanta and Adhyatma Yoga here.

The foundation of the non-dual teaching is that there is not more than one reality.

This seems logically clear and simple, yet the implications are far reaching.

It follows that reality is a non-dual whole, and that this is the reality in us, our own true Self.

  • So how does a world of diversity and change arise from oneness? 
  • And why do we think ourselves to be separate and vulnerable and feel that reality is unknown to us?

These are the questions addressed by the theory of non-duality.

It presents a view of the Self, of Reality, of God or the Absolute, and of the highest goal of inner enquiry.

Reality exceeds thoughts and words, so no statement of the theory can be entirely satisfactory. The teachings indicate to us the direction in which we are to look for ourselves.

The philosophy of Advaita Vedanta was brought to a high degree of completeness by the great philosopher-sage Shri Shankara, who lived around the 8th century CE. At Shanti Sadan we follow the tradition of Shri Shankara's school.

The theory of non-duality is rational and intellectually rigorous. But it is not intended to remain a purely intellectual matter, its purpose is to help us make the inner discovery for ourselves.

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A.1] Non duality: Non dual View of the Self
A.2] Non-dual View of Reality
A.3] God in Non-Duality
A.4] What is Right Discrimination?
A.5] Purpose & Goal: Self-Realisation
A.6] Detachment – the Real Meaning

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B.1] NON-DUAL MEDITATION PRACTICE
B.2] STUDY AND REFLECTION
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Practice of Non-duality


The practical side of the teachings is called Adhyatma Yoga, the way of Self-knowledge.

These are the methods that can lead us to confirm in our own experience what is taught in the theory of non-duality, Advaita Vedanta.

There are practices to be done at special times, and methods that apply to all aspects of life.

Practices at Special Times

A central practice is meditation, to be done daily at a chosen time.

It is also helpful to dedicate some time each day to study and reflection. Thinking carefully about the theory of non-duality is itself a valuable practice.

The non-dual teachings are to be assimilated through a process which could be summarised as listening, reflection and contemplation. This begins at special times and then extends to all the opportunities that life presents to practice.
Practices throughout the Day

Throughout the day we can learn to live consciously, and to remember the ideal, sometimes with the aid of practices such as repeating a key word or phrase, or visualisations.

We develop inner freedom, peace, fearlessness and fulfilment, based on a growing discernment between what is transient and what is lasting, between the activity in our minds, and our true Self.

In this way we become inwardly more independent of outer circumstances and more even-minded in relation to changing events, as we associate ourselves and our true well-being with what underlies all equally.

We can learn how to live in the here and now, and to always ‘do our best, and then let go.’ When matured, this skill makes our actions effective, harmonious and ultimately liberating.

Physical exercises and postures are not important in Adhyatma Yoga, the practical side of the non dual teachings.

To deepen our understanding and awareness of the reality within and around us it is helpful to practice non-duality in these three ways: regular meditation, dedicated study and reflection time, and consciously developing helpful qualities and life-skills.

Discovering Non Duality


If you are doing some regular meditation and reflection on non duality, you are welcome to contact us with any questions about the teachings, or for further suggestions about your practice.

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Non duality: Non dual View of the Self

Self in the non dual teachings

Self is the most important idea in the non dual philosophy, which is often known by the Sanskrit term Advaita Vedanta.

This is because Self is what we really are in our own true nature. And according to the non dual teachings, it is by knowing the Self within that we can discover the deeper reality in all.

The practical side of the non dual philosophy is known as Adhyatma Yoga, the way of Self-Knowledge.

In the non dual view, when we put aside all the thoughts and feelings, everything that passes through the mind, what remains is not nothing. What remains is Self. It is Self that does not change as the body and mind change, and is what gives us the sense of the ‘me’ that endures through time.

This true Self is not anything that is experienced in the mind, it is the light of awareness that illumines all experience. In this sense, the true Self, and pure consciousness, are the same.

The non dual view of consciousness, or Self, is not of something insubstantial that experiences reality. Self, or consciousness is seen as the fundamental reality in all. It is this identity which makes possible a direct knowledge of Reality through the highest Self-knowledge. This is the non dual understanding of enlightenment, and the supreme potential of life.

The Sanskrit word for Self is Atman. The cornerstone of the non dual philosophy is that ultimately Atman and Brahman (the Absolute, Reality), are not different.

To approach and discover the lasting, conscious reality as our own being is the sure way to find inner peace, freedom, fearlessness and fulfilment.
Reason and Experience in the Philosophy of Non duality

It can be shown that the non dual teachings are entirely reasonable. And reason shows that there are contradictions implied by any view that holds there to be more than one ultimate reality.

But reason alone cannot prove whether the non dual teachings on the nature of the Self are true or not, and they are not meant to be accepted only intellectually. The teaching is that Self and Reality can be discovered directly in and as our own being. To reflect on the idea of non-dual reality is one of the practical steps towards this knowledge. The methods also include meditation and related practices.

In ordinary life, it is our common experience that we give our individual self, our ego, an exaggerated importance. This distorts our outlook and is the root of ‘selfishness’ in the negative sense.

In the light of the non dual philosophy, there is an important truth hidden in this feeling that our self is so significant. It is of little help to say that we should be less selfish. The real solution, offered by the non dual teachings, is to expand our sense of Self to the reality underlying all being. This is what we really are and always will be. It is through this Self-realisation that we become truly selfless, and manifest the highest good of all.

More on related themes:

How Appearance Arises in Reality

What is Non duality?

Non duality is the view that reality is a perfect whole or oneness. Even the word ‘oneness’ suggests a limit or boundary, so the name non-dual, not two, is preferred. Non duality is based on direct experience, not only intellectual speculation. It explains how variety can appear within non-dual reality. The theory is closely connected to methods and the way of life through which it may be verified in our own experience.

Is Non duality a Religion?

Non duality, like religion, is an understanding of the ultimate source and nature of reality as a whole, yet is not restricted to any one of the world religions in particular. It teaches that human nature is ultimately not different in essence from the universal being, called God, the Absolute, and other names. It presents ethics and practices as ways to direct knowledge of reality.

What are the Benefits of Non duality?

Non-duality is both an intellectually satisfying philosophy about the nature of reality, and a teaching on how we can realise our highest potentials. The theory describes the world and ourselves, and the practices provide ways to meet the human need for knowledge, love and lasting fulfilment that is not affected by the passing of time.















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Seeing God Everywhere: Essays on Nature and the Sacred, Edited by Barry McDonald

Seeing God Everywhere: Essays on Nature and the Sacred, Edited by Barry McDonald


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Edited by Barry McDonald
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How do people sense God's presence in created things?Seeing God Everywhere is an anthology of essays on nature and the sacred which address that question. Written by an impressive list of spiritual leaders and thinkers, these essays explore the question from many different perspectives. Reading these essays enriches our inner lives and enlivens our contemplative imaginations. Surely, this is the "deepest" ecology possible! As a special bonus, at the end of each essay is a short poem on nature and the sacred, taken from various traditions.

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His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet; Frithjof Schuon; Wendell Berry ; Seyyed Hossein Nasr; J. C. Cooper; Titus Burckhardt; and others.

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Detailed Description of Seeing God Everywhere

Seeing God Everywhere is an anthology of essays on nature and the sacred. Since the earliest times, humankind has sought the presence of God in the wonders of nature. Written by an impressive list of recent spiritual leaders and thinkers, these essays explore from many different perspectives why and how we find God's presence in nature. Reading these essays enriches our inner lives and enlivens our contemplative imaginations, and as the editor suggests, is probably best done out in nature itself! As a special bonus, at the end of each essay is a short poem on nature and the sacred, taken from various traditions.

Contributors include:
His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet; Frithjof Schuon; Wendell Berry ; Seyyed Hossein Nasr; J. C. Cooper; Titus Burckhardt; and others.




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Barry McDonald



Barry McDonald edited the books Every Branch in Me: Essays on the Meaning of Man and Seeing God Everywhere: Essays on Nature and the Sacred .
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Satish Kumar




Satish Kumar was born in Rajasthan in India in 1936. In 1973 he settled in England, taking on the editorship of Resurgence Magazine, and has been their editor ever since. He is the guiding spirit behind a number of ecological, spiritual and educational ventures in Britain. In 1991, Schumacher College, a residential international centre for the study of ecological and spiritual values, was founded, of which he is the Director of Programmes. He is the author of Path Without Destination (William Morrow, 2000) and You Are Therefore I Am (Green Books, 2002).

Satish Kumar has written the "Introduction" to Seeing God Everywhere: Essays on Nature and the Sacred and The "Foreword" to On the Origin of Beauty: Ecophilosophy in the Light of Traditional Wisdom, by John Griffin.
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Philip Zaleski



Philip Zaleski is an author and editor of works on spirituality, with a particular focus on prayer and the practice of spiritual life. He is the author of The Recollected Heart and Gifts of the Spirit: Living the Wisdom of the Great Religious Traditions, and coauthor (with his wife Carol) of Prayer: A History. Mr. Zaleski is the editor of The Best Spiritual Writing series, and is a senior editor at Parabola magazine. He teaches religion at Smith College and has been a visiting lecturer in literature at Wesleyan University. His writing on religion and culture regularly appears in national publications including The New York Times, Parabola, First Things and Reader’s Digest.



Mr. Zaleski's insightful remarks can be found in the forewords to the following World Wisdom books:Seeing God Everywhere: Seeing God Everywhere: Essays on Nature and the Sacred
Prayer Fashions Man
A Christian Woman's Secret: A Modern Day Journey to God
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Reviews of Seeing God Everywhere


"Together [the essays in this book] make a powerful case for the recovery of traditional philosophy and religion in the work of transforming contemporary culture and addressing environmental concerns. The effect of reading them is to promote an awakening of sorts, a heightening of sensitivity so that we no longer perceive or consider water, soil, and flowers in quite the same way as before. As Satish Kumar says in the book's Introduction 'the religion of materialism has clearly failed'. This book promises a clear diagnosis of how and why the failure happened. It also opens new vistas through which the sanctity of life and the glory of the divine in all things can once again be perceived."

—Temenos Academy Review

“Whether the view [of this book] is theistic, according to Western and Native American traditions, or non-theistic, according to the Buddhist perspective, it demands that we recognize and embrace the interdependence of all things in the unity of the Real and extend our definition of the spiritual into the ecological.

The essays show how every part of nature, even to the smallest sparrow playing in the dust, is a theophany, a “trace of God’s passing”; that our only hope lies in repairing the world, not as an engineer repairs a machine, but as an artist restores an icon. Reading these essays enriches our inner lives and enlivens our contemplative imaginations, and as the editor suggests, is probably best done out in nature itself!

As a special bonus, at the end of each essay is a short poem on nature and the sacred, taken from various traditions (among the poets are Jami, Basho, Wang Wei, Han Shan, Hildegard of Bingen, Shabistari, and Tennyson).”

—Banyen Books and Sound


"We sincerely congratulate the editor, Barry McDonald, for this very thoughtful selection of essays written by well known authors. The American reader, still surrounded here and there by virgin nature, will appreciate this book because it provides a more convincing argument for the protection of the environment and the survival of Mother Earth and its inhabitants. This book gives a valuable basis for any serious spiritual ecology. Besides, its presentation beautifully reflects its spirit."

—Jean-Pierre Lafouge, Marquette University


“This collection of essays by some of the most important scholars and religious authorities of our time points to the necessity of understanding the current environmental crisis through the lens of spiritual vision: its basic thesis is that the earth itself is sacred, and that to overcome the current agendas of exploitation and waste, we must see the creation and the work of the Creator. This book is essential reading for anyone who has ever felt the presence of God in nature.”

—-Michael Fitzgerald, author of Yellowtail, Crow Medicine Man and Sun Dance Chief and editor of Indian Spirit


"This is perhaps the first book one might turn to at a time when the barbarism of the “global economy” is spearheading the destruction of the planet. This collection of essays demonstrates the truly global unanimity of the view that the natural world is Sacred – is indeed the Second Revelation. In the face of such evidence the scientific worldview that underpins the desacralization of nature is challenged to explain why it is that the deepest wisdom the human race is heir to unfailingly declares that we deviate from the vision of the natural world as our sacred home at our peril.”

—-Brian Keeble, co-founder of the Temenos Academy, founder of Golgonooza Press, and author of Art: For Whom and For What?




"Nature is the first and last revelation because it is the 'scripture' of the Eternal. As this remarkable collection of essays teaches, the trace of His hand is found in every rippling field of grass or fluttering leaf or silent flower; to read them is to help recover our roots of immortality.
— Mark Perry, author of On Awakening and Remembering




“This book is a bouquet of fragrant flowers which will nourish the hearts and minds of spiritual seekers and earth pilgrims alike. The book honors many traditions, distills their insights, and yet transcends their boundaries. These essays leave the reader in no doubt that there are no shortcuts, no technological fixes, and no easy answers to rebuild human-nature relationships. It is a big challenge and this book is a noble attempt to meet that challenge.”
—Satish Kumar, editor of Resurgence magazine and Programme Director of Schumacher College


“How good it would be if this book were to come into the hands of everyone involved with the natural world: environmentalists, naturalists, scientists, hunters, fishers, farmers, every mother with a baby playing in the garden, every father mowing the lawn, every human being who breathes air, drink water, eats of the earth. That is to say, this book speaks to us all. If its lessons were heard and heeded, wonders might result.”
—Philip Zaleski, editor of The Best Spiritual Writing Series and Parabola magazine





Table of Contents for Seeing God Everywhere

Preface – Barry McDonald


Seeing God Everywhere – Frithjof Schuon


A Buddhist Perspective on Spirit and Nature – Dalai Lama


The Firmament Sheweth His Handiwork – Harry Oldmeadow


Christianity and the Survival of Creation – Wendell Berry


Spiritual and Religious Dimension of Env. Crisis – S.H. Nasr


Mother Earth – Oren Lyons


The Desanctification of Nature – Philip Sherrard


O Hanami: Flower Viewing – H.P. Shastri


Creation According to Ibn Arabi – Toshihiko Izutsu


Of Metaphysics and Polynesian Navigation – James Barr


The Underlying Order – Kathleen Raine


The Symbolism of Water – Titus Burckhardt


Hierophanic Nature – Arthur Versluis


Divine Beatitude – Reza Shahkazemi


Yin and Yang in Nature – J.C. Cooper


Creation, Image of God – Leo Schaya


Becoming Part of It – Joseph Brown


Flowers – Lord Northbourne














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This book was compiled from writings by Hari Prasad Shastri, who devoted his life to the study and propagation of the non-dual teachings and their application through the Yoga of Self-Knowledge, Adhyatma Yoga. 

After receiving instruction from illumined sages in Northern India and confirming the essential teachings of the Upanishads in his own experience, he travelled in Japan, China and Europe and studied the classics of the world’s wisdom traditions. In 1933, in London, he founded Shanti Sadan as a traditional centre of non-duality and the way of Self-Knowledge. 

Meditation Its Theory and Practice was one of the first books published by Shanti Sadan. It contains a distillation of insights and guidance in meditation as it is understood and practised in the non-dual schools, with special relevance for those who wish to seriously practise meditation without having adopted discipleship under a particular teacher. In the current edition, the original content has been somewhat re-arranged and augmented by clearly structured sets of meditation exercises that may be taken up for regular daily practice.



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CONTENTS 
 
How to use this book
                              
I. THE THEORY OF MEDITATION 
              
What Meditation Is 
Foundations of Meditation 
Beauty and Truth 
Reason, Intuition, Vision 
Physical, Mental and Spiritual Force 
Characteristics and Nature of the Mind 
Lightening the Mind 
Restraint of the Senses 
 
II. THE PRACTICE OF MEDITATION 
Practice during the Meditation Period 
Practice at other Times of the Day 
Cultivating Calmness 
Study 
Self-examination 
Love of Truth and Beauty 
Protecting the Mind 
Consciousness of the Goal 
How to Meditate 
Posture, Place and Time for Meditation 
Subjects for Meditation 
Deepening and Maturing Meditation 
Devotion 
Right Effort 
Restraint and Absorption 
Austerity 
Study 
Self-Surrender 
Relaxation 
Withdrawal 
Concentration 
Dhyana 
Samadhi 
Meditation on the Process of Thought 
Meditation on Self 
Supra-Conscious Samadhi 
Meditation Practice Sets 
Rhythm 
Timing 
Posture 
How to Do the Practices 
Opening and Closing the Meditation Session 
Meditation Practice Sets for Daily Use


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