Five Myths of Spiritual Awakening
An exploration of common beliefs that are an obstacle to true freedom
5-Week Online Program
January 16th - February 13th, 2025
The truth of spiritual awakening is often clouded by beliefs that are an impediment to true freedom. Without an honest examination of these beliefs, the journey of awakening becomes distorted or prolonged. And without the willingness to let go of all beliefs, the discovery of what is already free cannot be realized.
Over 5 weeks, Amoda Maa will provide potent pointers to the unraveling of obscurations to freedom in order to facilitate the directness of clear-seeing and the willingness to meet reality from the unknown.
This is not a philosophical, intellectual or knowledge-based teaching, but is based on Amoda’s own direct experience of self-liberation and the long journey of seeking that preceded that.
Each weekly session is 120 minutes (2 hours) in duration and will include a Discourse, Meditation, and time for Q&As.
An audio and video recording of the meeting each week will be made available for the duration of the program, and up to 30 days after the program ends.
Topics for Each Week:
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Here we examine whether spiritual awakening takes us into a higher state of consciousness or whether it is an ordinary state of consciousness, albeit one obscured by the "me"-identity. What does an elevated state of consciousness mean to you? And are you willing to let go of this idea?
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Is a spiritual teacher or guru required for spiritual awakening to take place? And is there any part you play in your own awakening, or is it something that happens by grace? Here we examine the role of student/disciple and teacher/guru and what might be helpful or a hindrance in this relationship.
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One of the most common and persistent beliefs on the spiritual path is that we need to have fixed ourselves before we can awaken. Here we examine if there is a truth to this or if it is simply delaying what is available now, in this moment. And how can we surf the edge between attending to wounding and spiritual bypassing?
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The idea of a perfect life, one in which there is no more pain or challenge, is a carrot that is dangled on the spiritual path. Does this carrot keep us on the treadmill of seeking, or there a seed of truth in this belief? What does "the perfect life" actually mean? An honest examination here is valuable in sifting fantasy from truth, and expectation from surrender.
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The understanding of nonduality is often a vital foundation to the living of this truth. But how much does understanding help us to be free? And is there something more? What happens when nonduality remains as the mind's understanding but doesn't penetrate into deeper layers of the human experience?
“When the flame of truth has consumed all false notions of what an awakened life looks like, the incessant search for anything other than this unfolding moment comes to an end. And what remains is an unending river of grace, both ineffably divine and utterly ordinary.”
Dates and Times
JANUARY 16 / 23 / 30
FEBRUARY 06 / 13
9am Pacific / 10am Mountain / 12pm Eastern (USA)
5pm UK / 6pm Central Europe
You can join the sessions from anywhere in the world—please make sure to calculate your local time by using time zone convertor.
If you are unsure of the date and time in your location, please contact us.
Tickets & Registration
There are two ticket types:
STANDARD: $225 for single person / $395 for two people sharing a screen.
SUPPORTER (for those who wish to support a partial scholarship for someone with limited financial resources): $295 for single person / $450 for two people sharing a screen.
Use the registration form below to purchase your ticket.
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Please note — registration will close approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the course.
There are no cancellations possible for online programs. If you miss any or all of the sessions, you will receive the recordings (available for streaming for up to 30 days after the program ends).
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