Myths of Spiritual Awakening

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 sessions, Amoda Maa provides 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.

Topics:

1 — Myth #1: “It’s an Elevated State of Consciousness"

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?

2 — Myth #2: “It Happens by the Grace of a Guru”

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.

3 — Myth #3: ‘I Have to Heal My Wounds Before I Can Awaken"

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?

4 — Myth #4: “Life Becomes Perfect After Awakening”

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.

5 — Myth #5: “Nondual Understanding is All That's Required”

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?

Recordings taken from “Five Myths of Spiritual Awakening” 5-Week Online Program, January 2025.

This is an 5-part MP3 download. Total time 2 hours 2 minutes.