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“The careful selection of teachers and writers

presented through Inner Directions—some
familiar, some who are delightful discover-
ies—suggests that they want to bring to the
attention of spiritual seekers only teachers of
honesty and integrity, those who offer respect
to the students.”
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which is eternal and infinite within us—the
nondualistic ground from which religions and
spiritual traditions arise.

4 • Books
the search for happiness

Realizing the Absolute Happiness of our True Nature
Bernard Harmand
Pages: 168 • Size: 6” x 9” • Price: $14.95
If you are searching for abiding happiness, then the pointers in this book will
certainly help show the way home. If you have been longing to know the nature of
true peace, these profound yet spirited dialogues between Bernard Harmand and
his inquirers can open you to a radically different way of perceiving who you are
and what the nature of true happiness really is.
Bernard Harmand lived much of his life as a devout Catholic, fervently dedicated
to realizing the highest spiritual truth of Christianity. His lifelong search ultimately
brought him to the nondual teachings of Advaita Vedanta, especially as embodied
by the contemporary Indian sage Ramana Maharshi, where his quest culminated
in the realization of his true nature. Bernard currently spends his days living in the
countryside outside of Dijon, France.
Throughout The Search for Happiness, sincere seekers of truth pose essential
questions that Bernard refreshingly explores, and his answers never resort to dogma
or belief. He responds as an authentic, loving presence who guides without guiding
“The source from which all and who uses words to speak directly to our heart.
arises, including myself as an Always present as the voice of our own self, Bernard never tires of reminding us to
individual, including the world realize that we are now, and always have been, the Source of the happiness that we so
and all that is in it, that source desperately seek. He often says that we are like someone who searches all over to recover
is Me, that is to say, the Self— a precious necklace that has always been around our own neck.
and that is the one and only
permanent, discretely existing
reality. Nothing of what is
perceived is self-existing. All
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that exists does so only because
“This book can make you change the way you look at yourself; it’s the rediscovery of that which
I am present to note it. And
you always felt to be true, but never ‘knew’ that you know.”
only that presence is real.”
—Bertram W. Salzman, Academy Award-winning director and author of Being a Buddha
—Bernard Harmand
on Broadway.
“In the Search for Happiness, Bernard Harmand takes us on a deep, paradoxical journey that
ends in the re-discovery of the source of true happiness: our own Self. Harmand’s passion for
awakening, and his wisdom of the “way,” makes for a powerful combination.”
G. Madhavan, author of The Way of Emptiness
“We cannot alter events, but we do have the possibility of altering our consciousness of them and that is
what matters most: I am not, nor shall I ever be, what happens—but always and permanently He to whom
it all happens. All that exists, exists only in relation to one’s consciousness of it.”
—From The Search for Happiness
books • 5
The myth of enlightenment
Seeing Through the Illusion of Separation
Karl Renz
Whether you meet Karl Renz in person or through this book, the encounter will leave
you with a radically different sense of yourself. Karl’s unique ability lies in exposing
the beliefs we’ve built our lives on, beginning with our root sense of individuality.
Our current predicament is the result of believing ourselves to be something other
than what we really are. This self-imposed limitation causes our incessant searching
and suffering.
Throughout these dialogues, Karl unceasingly brings us back to the truth of our
real nature by helping us recognize the fleeting and impermanent nature of the self
we’ve come to believe in. Even momentarily seeing the truth of who we really are
immediately frees us, if only temporarily, from these self-imposed limitations. Karl’s
purpose—if we can say he even has one—is to reflect our own divinity, which he
skillfully and uncompromisingly expresses throughout the pages of this book. By
realizing the implication of his words, we can live life to its fullest and experience
“You are that which is the boundless freedom that is our essence.
prior to any kind of peace
or conflict, prior to every
sensation, perception, or
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concept. All this appears “The Myth of Enlightenment is an inspirational telling of all of the truths we humans have
and disappears within been taught to deny. Readers will discover a more elaborated and honest part of themselves,
you. Longing and seeking in both their social and solitary life—very highly recommended for its intriguing content
are also part of these and everything it has to offer for all readers, religious or otherwise.”
appearances. You don’t need —Midwest Book Review, Oregon, WI
the fulfillment of any kind
of seeking in order to be “Karl is one who authentically embodies and experiences the principles of transformation
what you already are. For and spiritual realization.”
this, nothing has to come —Dr. Marj Britt, Sr. Minister, Unity of Tustin
and nothing has to go. You
yourself are the fulfillment.” “I highly recommend Renz’s work to anyone who wishes to explore and experience the
—Karl Renz deeper aspects of spirituality, regardless of background or religious upbringing.”
—John Raatz, President, The Visioneering Group
A M A Z O N C U S T O M E R C O M M E N T S
It is likely that the best measure of a genuine spiritual teacher is the skill with which he presents that which is simply beyond
words. Karl Renz has a clarity that both painful and freeing at the same time. If you agree that it is necessary to see illusion before
you can see through it you will find your mirror in this book.
—Boulder, CO
This book is a powerful tool for true disillusionment - showing you that all the tricks and concepts you once thought would save you
were nothing but games in the play of consciousness; it removes all ranking and judgments common to the spiritual movement.
—Washington DC
The Myth Of Enlightenment is an inspirational telling of all of the truths we humans have been taught to deny.
—Oregon, WI
6 • Books
Open to the Source
Selected Teachings of Douglas E. Harding
Edited by Richard Lang
Pages: 232 • Photos: 97 • Size: 6” x 9” • Price: $15.95
Douglas Harding is a highly regarded philosopher and spiritual teacher and

the author of many books, including the contemporary classic On Having No
Head. His unique method of awakening to the Source, of seeing “who” we really
are, is original, effective, direct, and practical. Harding’s inspired approach is
conversant with the spirit and conclusions of modern science and is affirmed by
the immediate evidence of our senses rather
than by speculative belief. At the same
time, Harding is thoroughly versed in the
teachings of the world’s great mystics and
spiritual traditions. The method of direct
CONSCIOUSNESS
perception—of seeing ourselves as we
truly are—as taught by Harding for more
than fifty years, is increasingly recognized
by people the world over as the new face of
spirituality.
What I find difficult—and To imagine it lurking in
unacceptable, really—is third persons as such
Open to the Source is a comprehensive is as common as it is
the wishy-washy reliance
collection of the writings that best convey absurd, and as absurd as
on words, on concepts, of it is distressing.
Douglas Harding’s message and method.
so much alleged spirituality.
Presented against a series of unique photographs,
True spirituality is real,
this wide-ranging compilation provides the
down to earth, concrete—
reader with clear access to the state of being that
it’s coming home from
Harding equates with the Self of Vedanta and
appearance to reality.
the no-self of Buddhism. The implication of this
—Douglas E. Harding
simple and wonderful truth is that, when seen from the correct perspective, we are not
what we ordinarily appear to be. Clearly, our appearance is limited. But is our reality? We
have the freedom to realize our unlimited
nonduality nature right now; it is up to us to look.
As Zen insists, form is void and void is form; Nirvana is
I find it makes no sense to write off one of these
two—either the Center or the Periphery—as real and
the other as unreal, or else as somewhat less real and
fundamental, less truly ME,
none other than Samsara; the Lotus of Enlightenment
is one with the Swamp of Delusion that is its habitat.
Whenever I exalt one of the pair at the expense of the
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other, I’m in trouble, and my enemy Death has got hold of
than the other. me. God is as null without his world as it is null without “Douglas E. Harding teaches you how to
him.
I find it makes little sense, either, to say that one of look inward and come to the realization
them depends on the other. That my nonphysical
consciousness here has that physical world for its
But when I perceive—when I consciously live—their that what you really are is an infinite
absolute unity, I
basis. Or, vice versa, that that world is an accident—a embrace Death capacity for love. The Advaita concept
casual and unnecessary sport or projection—of this
Consciousness that lies
as my friend.
Even for
has been lucidly demonstrated by this
here at the heart of it. They are of a piece, presented God— articulate sage.”
together, and not served up separately. especially
I don’t so much understand or for
—Angarai Vadyar Norman, OK
believe this as see it. God—there
is, as the
For instance, I SEE, right now, that this Emptiness saying
here is—rather than contains—these shapes and these goes, always
colors, this page and these hands. something.
books • 7
I n v i t a t i o n t o Aw a k e n
Embracing Our Natural State of Presence
Tony Parsons
Invitation to Awaken is a radical call to liberate ourselves from the mistaken belief
that we exist as a separate individual. This simple yet profound message, conveyed
in a clear and often humorous manner, helps free us from our self-imposed
limitations. When we recognize our true nature, we express the freedom that is
our natural state and birthright.
These new dialogues with Tony Parsons, recorded from talks in Southern
California, deepens the exploration that he began in his best-selling book, As It
Is. This refreshingly original and timeless message has the power to demystify our
long-held concepts about spiritual awakening and cut through the subtle mental
concepts that obscure our natural state of Presence.
Rather than adopt an approach that perpetuates the existence of an
apparent separate self, Parsons urges us to drop all effort to become realized and
discover the liberating truth that we already are what we seek.
Enlarged Edition
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As part of the drama of “Great depth and insight . . . an authentic, inspiring, and fully lived experience of inner
manifestation, we believe revelation and liberation.”
that we’re just a little —The Metamorphic Association
individual searching for our
original, timeless nature. “Tony Parsons’ unique voice stresses Presence, the deep abiding presence in which that we
While we enjoy the game of discover we are the sole source of everything. If you enjoy being reminded of who you are,
seeking, strangely enough, in fresh new language, you are in for a treat.”
what we’re looking for is —Self-Enquiry Journal
the closest thing to us, even
closer than our breath. “Tony didn’t ‘give’ me anything, he simply stripped me of my illusions. He stole them away
—Tony Parsons like a thief in the night. The seeker melted away and all that was left was Presence. I would
call this the gift of Seeing—rediscovering the magic of the ordinary.”
—Dr. Jan Kersschot, author of Nobody Home
Once we consciously understand these things, our world completely changes. It is an amazing thing. If you are ready to move out
of the rut of life, I’d highly recommend this book.
—Palo Alto, CA
I have read many “Advaita” books and listened to many teachers but Parsons stands out as the most lucid and direct of them all.
—Malaysia
Tony is one of the rare authors who talks and writes about “this” without any compromise. Highly recommended.
—Belgium
8 • Books
B e i n g a B udd h a o n B r o a dw a y
Access the Power of Your Naturally Peaceful Mind
Bertram W. Salzman
Pages: 176 • Size: 6” xz 9” • Price: $15.95
At the age of eight, Bert Salzman experienced a profound mystical transformation

amid an environment of deep despair. This event radically changed his experience
of life, bringing with it an experience of universal love and lasting happiness. At
that time, young Bert made a promise to himself to discover the source of this
transformation. At age fifty, while at the height of his career in film and television
as an Academy Award-winning director, Salzman abandoned Broadway and
Hollywood to fulfill his earlier promise. For the following twelve years, he lived in
a small cottage in the French countryside, spending his time in deep contemplation
and meditative inquiry.
Through meetings with J. Krishnamurti and other philosopher/mystics,
Salzman found himself firmly established at the heart of all spiritual fruition: the
peace and joy that is our essential nature. He discovered the source of the spiritual
joy he had first tasted as a schoolboy, and that illumination returned and became
the very foundation of his life. Being a Buddha on Broadway contains much more
Inner transformation is the
than just Bert Salzman’s compelling story: it is a truly practical guide to help us reclaim
movement from the “I am
our own spiritual essence. Through the power of attention, the simple but dramatic
me”-oriented consciousness,
exercises contained in these pages can give any reader a joyful ability to see beyond the
which is based on a self-
drama each of us calls “my life.”
centered individual, to the “I
Am” consciousness, which is
selfless, universally oriented
consciousness.
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“A very effective and valuable approach for seeing the world as it actually is.”
All war, hate, fear, and —I. M. Pei, renowned architect & Medal of Freedom recipient
anxiety—in short, all suffering
of humankind—is due only “Academy-Award winning director Bertram W. Salzman’s compelling personal story,
to the ignorance of our divine and invaluable Attention Exercises, makes this book another creative medium he has
nature. Inner transformation mastered.”
is nothing more than —Robert Owens Scott, Editor in Chief, Spirituality & Health magazine
awakening to this divine
nature, which is naturally “Salzman invites us to see what he sees, to know what he knows: that Freedom is the
inherent within us. end of everything and the beginning of the One Thing. This is more than a book, it is a
—Bertram w Salzman compass. Use it.”
—Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author of The Ethics of the Jewish Sages
I love the book for the entertaining way it presents the really difficult of subject of understanding who we are and why we are. I’ve been in
education my whole adult life, and Bert is flat out the best teacher I’ve encountered.
—Inverness, CA
I highly recommend it to anyone who longs to break free from the emotional roller coaster of life, and who wants to live in peace, complete
freedom and joy.
—Sonoma, CA
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T h e w i s d o m -t e ac h i n g s o f
n i s a r ga dat ta m a h a r a j
A Visual Journey
Pages: 128
Size: 8” x 9” • Photos: 72 • Price: $16.95
Nisargadatta Maharaj was a highly respected sage who lived the

modest life of a Bombay shopkeeper and family man. Because of the
depth of his spiritual realization, people from all over the world visited
Maharaj to benefit from his wisdom and guidance. His teachings,
known for their exceptional clarity and universal appeal, communi-
cate the essence of advaita.
Set against a background of rare and remarkable photographs,
these previously unpublished teachings (recorded between 1977 and
1979) represent the heart of Maharaj’s message, which is becoming
far better known now than when he conveyed it at his humble resi-
dence in a noisy, commercial area of Bombay. The Wisdom-Teachings
of Nisargadatta Maharaj helps us realize the peace and freedom of
our true nature. By understanding the false concepts by which we
“When you become define ourselves, we can awaken from them and live in our true Self.
stabilized in your Self, the
continuous commentary
of the mind will stop. Your q
true state is ever-existent.” “Nisargadatta Maharaj is my greatest teacher. His words guide my writing, speaking, and
—Nisargadatta all of my relationships. The singular pursuit of the awakened person is to find that part of
Maharaj himself or herself that cannot be destroyed by death. I know of no one who can aid you
more on that journey than Nisargadatta Maharaj.”
—Dr. Wayne Dyer, author of Your Sacred Self
“The Wisdom-Teachings of Nisargadatta Maharaj follows in the great footsteps of I Am That.

Nisargadatta’s nondual teachings cut across all sectarian divides and bring us right into the
eternity of this holy moment.”
—Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within
“Through photographs and powerful aphorisms, The Wisdom-Teachings of Nisargadatta

Maharaj transmits the essence and dynamic force of Maharaj’s message.”
—Stephen Wolinsky, Ph.D., author of You Are Not
A beautifully put together book! I pick it up almost everyday to read and savor it. Combined with pictures and quick bits of his
teachings, you can sense his message on an almost more physical level than just up in your head.
—St. Augustine, FL
This is a beautiful book to open at random. Each and every page is a true delight. The stunning photographs and carefully chosen
aphorisms are an inspiration for anyone interested in exploring the true nature of reality. The fact that they are brief extracts, rather
than whole paragraphs, makes them particularly powerful - as the mind has little to grasp onto.
—Totnes, Devon, England
10 • Books
The Essential Teachings of
Ramana Maharshi
A Visual Journey
Pages: 128 • Size: 8” x 9” * Photos: 85 * Price: $16.95
Throughout the world’s spiritual traditions, few sages command as

much respect and admiration as Sri Ramana Maharshi. The Dalai
Lama, Carl Jung, Mahatma Gandhi, and others have acknowledged
the depth of Ramana’s Realization and the direct method of Self-
Inquiry that he taught. Ken Wilber has called Ramana Maharshi
“the greatest sage of the twentieth century.” The Essential Teachings of
Ramana Maharshi contains concise, compelling aphorisms that reflect
the essence of his teachings. These profound sayings, set against a
background of exceptional photographs, help us experience the deep
meditative silence which is our natural state. This compilation of
wisdom teachings is based in the truth of nonduality and reveals that
whichever path we follow, we can realize the profound peace of our
infinite nature by turning our attention to the fundamental question
that lies at the heart of all spiritual teachings, “Who Am I?”
“The intellect delights in inves-
tigating the past and the future
but does not look to the Pres-
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ent. Environment, time, and “The Essential Teachings of Ramana Maharshi: A Visual Journey is a great gift in every sense
objects are all in oneself. How of the term. There is no one who inspires more or tells a deeper truth. Keep this book
can they exist independently of close to your heart or close to the heart of a loved one.”
me? They may change, but ‘I’ —Stephen Levine, author of Who Dies? and A Year to Live
remain unchanging.”
—Ramana Maharshi “Ramana’s image and his words call forth the sublime peace of oneself.”
—Gangaji, author of You are That and Freedom and Resolve
“This book is brought alive by some most evocative photos of the man and his surround-
ings. This format of short extracts is very penetrating.”
—The Scientific & Medical Network Review
This is one of the most useful and profound books on Ramana Maharshi. Having read “all” of
his works, this book really changed the standard on how to access his teachings. If you buy no
other book on Ramana, buy this one—everything is here.
—Philadelphia, PA
This editor has done a masterful job of compiling brief quotes from Ramana Maharshi, the
great master of Advaita. Each page of this book contains a quote that performs the mind-stilling
function quite admirably. However, it is the enormous silence behind the words on each page
that gives this book its power.
—San Anselmo, CA
I would recommend this book to every spiritual seeker of truth.

—Detroit, MI
books • 11
Ta l k s w i t h R a m a n a M a h a r s h i
A Spiritual
On Realizing Abiding Peace and Happiness
Pages: 592 • Size: 6” x 9” * Photos: 6 * Price: $26.95
Classic!
This spiritually significant work is a profound series of dialogues between one of

the greatest sages of our time and his inquirers. These “Talks” offer a genuinely
universal approach to Truth by directly pointing to the certainty of our essential
nature. By applying even a few of these passages to our life, we can become aware
of the ever-present, abiding Reality.
The great Indian sage Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) had the unique gift
of embodying the highest wisdom in the most ordinary manner. His words, full of
insight and understanding, express the authentic experience of Enlightenment.
For decades, they have guided people from diverse backgrounds and traditions
to the Source of enduring peace and happiness. Through the wise words of this
beloved sage, we are clearly and consistently shown how to reclaim our innate
Freedom—simply by looking in the right place and discovering what has always
been present. A fundamental shift of attention is all that is required. By approach-
ing these dialogues in the spirit of inquiry, one has the opportunity to awaken to
a greater Reality: that of our own Being, our true Self.
“Meditation is your true

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nature. You call it medita- “Talks is the living voice of the greatest sage of the twentieth century . . . I am often asked,
tion now, because there are ‘If you were stranded on a desert island and had only one book, what would it be?’ Talks
thoughts distracting you. with Ramana Maharshi is one of the two or three I always mention. And Talks tops the list
When these thoughts are in this regard.”
dispelled, you will remain —Ken Wilber
alone—in the state free
from thoughts; and that is “Highly recommended reading for all students of Eastern philosophy and spirituality who
your real nature.” seek to awaken themselves to a greater reality.”
—Ramana Maharshi —The Bookwatch
“An inspirational volume that should be read regularly.”

The best book on Spirituality, Advaita, and Ramana Maharshi. Reading the book itself takes one close to his true nature (Self).
Ramana Maharshi is the greatest teacher of our time. Every page in the book is witness to that. I will be reading this book many,
many times.
—Plano, TX
I have read quite a lot in the last few years on philosophy and spirituality, and my feeling regarding this book is one of reaching
rock bottom: you simply cannot go deeper.
—Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Indeed if I was to choose the proverbial only book to bring to a desert island, this would be it! Welcome to Sri Ramana’s liberated
teaching. Give a copy to a spiritual friend!
—Montreal, Canada
12 • Books
For Those with Little Dust
Pointers on the Teachings of Ramana Maharshi
By Arthur Osborne
Pages: 240 • Size: 6” x 9” • Photos: 4 • Price: $14.95
Arthur Osborne was a man of brilliant intellect and introspective spirit. After
he graduated from Oxford, his inner longing to experience the Supreme Reality
ultimately brought him to the hermitage of the great Indian sage Sri Ramana Ma-
harshi. In Ramana’s presence, Osborne’s literary abilities flourished, and he became
a vehicle for the genuine spiritual understanding that awakened within him.
For Those with Little Dust is a special collection of articles that Osborne wrote
for The Mountain Path, the highly acclaimed spiritual journal he founded and
edited. These selections cover an extraordinary range of topics that are grounded
in the fundamental truth of advaita (nonduality), in the light of Ramana Maharshi’
teachings.
These essays cover almost every question one faces on the spiritual journey:
meditation, self-effort and effortlessness, action and nonaction, Self and ego, and
the question of suffering. People from all traditions and religions will find this book
to be a source of authentic spiritual insight.
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“These selections present a blending of wisdom and devotion, with a firsthand account
“When you feel this sense of of the path of Self-Inquiry. Osborne succeeds in taking the reader along with him into
Being, this pure ‘I-am,’ you the realm of spiritual experience.”
find that it does not fall into —Light of Consciousness Magazine
any category. It is neither
yours nor is it not yours; it “The spirit of cooperation and mutual understanding which Osborne fostered in all his
is neither divided from other writings helped him to carry the message of Ramana Maharshi to the farthest corners
people nor united with them; of the globe.”
it just is. And it is pure, simple —Lama Anagarika Govinda, author of Foundations of Tibetan Mysticism
consciousness.
Arthur Osborne is well known as the author of a number of books editing the teachings
of Sri Ramana Maharshi. This one is different and gives some background of Osborne’s
“The vibrant awareness of the own life as an introduction to a selection of essays that he wrote for a journal called
Self becomes more frequent “The Mountain Path.” Some relate directly to his teacher while others address specific
and uninterrupted until it issues about the spiritual path and are interspersed with a few of his devotional poems.
awakens the moment one A profound collection.
sits in meditation. In time it —The Scientific & Medical Network Review
becomes constant, not only in
hours of meditation, but un- Osborne writes simply enough for the beginner to grasp the basis of Advaita philosophy;
derlying all the acions of life.” but don’t be fooled—his simplicity belies a depth of understanding that serious students
—Arthur Osborne will appreciate. His razor-sharp mind cuts through conventional explanations of subtle
philosophical concepts in a clear and original way. Osborne was first and foremost a
spiritual seeker, and he takes us along with him on the journey of spiritual discovery as
he grapples with the same questions that every seeker faces on the path.”
—Yoga International
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As It Is
The Open Secret of Spiritual Awakening
By Tony Parsons
As It Is is a profound and radical work that points to the fundamental freedom that
is independent of path, process, effort, or belief. In these pages, the reader is taken
on a journey, which clearly reveals that there is nothing to become, nor is there a
specific goal to attain. Rather, what is shown is how a deep-rooted misperception
of our true identity has caused us to live in “apparent” pain and fear.
Tony Parsons is an esteemed teacher who regularly shares this “open secret”
of spiritual awakening with people throughout the world. His straightforward
and highly effective message of awakening to life “as it is,” is delivered with an
impersonal authority that emanates from absolute clarity.

Through the direct perception of “what is, as it is,” Tony Parsons offers the reader
a very practical and accessible approach to authentic spiritual realization. His
invitation is to live life from a wholly different perspective—one centered in the
infinite awareness of one’s Self.
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are simply part of the
drama that keeps us locked “As it Is is sublime. It is one of the most concise and precise descriptions of Presence that
into the illusion of being I have ever read. Thank you.”
separate entities. Once —Catherine Ingram, author of Passionate Presence
the gate has opened into
another possibility, then the “As It Is is an essential work on the fundamental nature of the individual. Tony Parsons
real adventure begins . . . clearly reveals the way to letting go of life’s nonessentials and simply living spontaneously,
Realization does not emerge in the awareness of our perfect and harmonious nature. Written in a remarkably simple
through our attempts to manner, each word is spoken from the immediate and radical perception of ‘what is’”.
change our lives; it comes —Mira Decoux
as a direct rediscovery of
‘who’ it is that lives.” “As It Is is a bestseller!”
—Tony Parsons —Ricky James, Manager, Watkins Bookstore, Ltd., London
“Sometimes we read a book that stands head and shoulders above others—stands alone.
Reading As It Is can mean the end of the struggle. Living it is Liberation.”
—Kindred Spirit Magazine
I read As It Is and was lifted into a new dimension altogether. Before I read it, I thought the spiritual journey was endless; that was
the carrot on the end of the stick. This book showed me another way, that the dreamer can just wake up.
—Belfast, Northern Ireland
Parsons’ words carry the quality of Absolute Clarity, that innate prerequisite which must be naturally present when addressing the
subject of “Who we are.” No other living writer comes close to his wonderful ability. His words point us Home.
—Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
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R a d i c a l Aw a k e n i n g
Cutting Through the Conditioned Mind
By Stephen Jourdain • Edited by Gilles Farcet
At the age of sixteen, Stephen Jourdain experienced a radical awakening while

contemplating (in the manner of a Zen koan) the famous Descartes statement
“I think, therefore I am.” As a result of this fundamental change in perception—
and at that very moment—the essential basis of Jourdain’s identity collapsed
once and for all, as he realized the truth of what all of us essentially are: the
fundamental “I” principle, or Consciousness.
Radical Awakening is a collection of extraordinary dialogues between Jourdain
and the well-known writer Gilles Farcet. These spirited talks—provocative and
highly original—offer the reader an exceptional vantage point into the nature
of authentic spiritual awakening and its embodiment. Jourdain lives the gift
of awakening in the most ordinary manner, clearly articulating both the real-
ity and the myth of enlightenment through deep understanding and piercing
discernment. His passionate call to awaken to our true nature is delivered in a
completely original manner, with the spontaneity of a child and the deep insight
of one who lives in a state of natural freedom.
The author of more than twelve books, Jourdain is highly respected throughout
“My thought is dead, the illu- Europe. Now in his late sixties, he lives in the French countryside, where he informally
sion dissipated; that which I meets with people from all over the world.
considered until that instant as
the very armor of my interior
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existence, as the base of my-
“In our culture, where spirituality has become a trade-word, there is something truly
self, has ceased to be. For the
refreshing in Stephen Jourdain’s irreverent voice. He sounds at times like the Chan/Zen
first time, in the silence of my
Masters he never read. His awakening and the way he expresses it is, as it should be,
thunderstruck thought, in the
perfectly original.”
absolute vacuity of my mind
—Prof. Bernard Faure, the George E. Burnell Prof., Stanford University
where all form, all movement
has succumbed, I AM.”
“An intriguing book.”
—Stephen Jourdain
“This is a refreshing exposure to the universality of real experience and a mind-opening

encounter with true, modern spirituality.”
—NAPRA ReView
This book will change your mind, being, and your life forever!
—Phillips Ranch, CA
I devoured this book. What truly fascinated me is how personable and passionately alive Stephen Jourdain is. I believe this book
will make enlightenment closer to your heart. And, it is very funny too.
—Sanbornville, NH
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Echoes of Silence
Awakening the Meditative Spirit
By Robert Rabbin
Robert Rabbin is a contemporary mystic and author who helps people actualize
their innate freedom, clarity, and joy. His lifelong interest in mysticism and spiri-
tuality has deeply guided his life’s work. This exceptional collection of sutra-like
aphorisms has the unique ability to directly open one’s mind and heart to the
Infinite Presence.
In Echoes of Silence, Robert passionately encourages the reader to realize the
authentic meditative experience here and now, always reminding us that abiding
in the silence of our true nature requires no knowing or becoming—an approach
that represents the true heart of meditation.
Since 1985, Robert has been leading meditative inquiry workshops and serving
as an advisor to professional organizations and corporate executives. He is also the
author of The Sacred Hub and Invisible Leadership: Igniting the Soul at Work.
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“Robert drinks from the same wellspring as Rumi. I love Echoes of Silence because it takes
me to a place I’ve always wanted to go, but didn’t know how to get there.”
“Meditation is life without
—Jim Rosemergy, Executive VP of Unity Churches and author of The Transcendent Life
name, without form.
“A welcome, gut-intimate reacquaintance with powerful, deep-seated consciousness.”
Meditation comes first
—NAPRA ReView
and last.
“These wise poems remind us that true meditation is simply being who we really are, free
Meditation bookends all
from effort and manipulation.”
becoming with its fiery
—Stephan Bodian, former Editor of Yoga Journal and author of Meditation for Dummies
finality.
“Echoes of Silence is clear, forceful, and laced with lively metaphors. Each topic is enhanced
We can’t understand this;
by sepiatone nature photos—soft images that add loveliness to the reading experience. A
we can only burn the
book for going deeper.”
trophy case and then live
—Light of Consciousness Magazine
gloriously in the new life
that is meditation.”
“Wonderful! Thank you for such beautiful work.”
—Robert Rabbin
—Byron Katie, founder of The Work Foundation and author of Loving What Is
In his relentless call to nondual consciousness, Robert Rabbin offers all who have the courage to hear him a powerful message of
uncompromising truth.
— Lennox, MA
Robert Rabbin has achieved the near-impossible; he gives us the essence of the nondual without leaving us stuck in the mind. His
aphorisms are simultaneously the map and a glimpse of the actual territory, and remind me of the discourses of the great J. Krishnamurti.
—South Africa
16 • Books
O n H av i n g N o H e a d
Zen and the Rediscovery of the Obvious
By Douglas E. Harding
Pages: 128 • Size: 6” x 9” • Illustrations: 9 • Price: $12.95
“Headlessness,” the experience of the no-self that mystics of all times have aspired
to, is an instantaneous way of “waking up” and becoming fully aware of one’s real
and abiding nature. Douglas Harding, the highly respected mystic-philosopher,
describes his first experience of headlessness in On Having No Head, the classic
work first published in 1961. In this book, he conveys the immediacy, simplicity,
and practicality of the “headless way,” placing it within a Zen context, while also
drawing parallels to practices in other spiritual traditions.
If you wish to experience the freedom and clarity that results from firsthand
experience of true Being, then this book will serve as a practical guide to the
rediscovery of what has always been present
.
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“I know of no other piece of writing as concise . . . that stands a better chance of
shifting the reader’s perception to a different register.”
—Prof. Huston Smith (from the Preface), author of Religions of Man
“This Way puts headless-
ness—alias seeing into “Following in the tradition of the Buddha, who cautioned that we do not take another’s
Nothingness—at the very start word about the truth of existence, but rather experience for ourselves, Douglas Harding
of the spiritual life. From the poses a number of provocative experiments for himself and us that, one by one, topple
beginning it is ‘the true seeing, our preconceptions about ourselves.”
the eternal seeing,’ and isn’t —Ram Dass
superseded or improved or
changed at all as we travel “Harding’s very original approach offers some ridiculously simple but ingenious ‘tests’
along. It’s the searching but that utilize just basic body apparatus, and challenge our prevailing assumptions through
kindly Light that illumines all direct experience.”
stages of the Way.” —NAPRA ReView
—Douglas Harding
Douglas Harding’s On Having No Head: Zen And The Rediscovery Of The Obvious is a philosophical look at “headlessness”, or the
psychological state of “no-self” of mysticism that opens one’s mind and senses to the workings of internal and external nature.
Harding places “the headless way” within a Zen context, as well as comparing it to other spiritual traditions in this insightful and
thought-provoking treatise.
—Midwest Book Review, Oregon, WI
Give this little book an hour of your undivided attention. It has the power to enlighten and at the very least its an entertaining direct
experience of consciousness. “Headlessness” has been an ongoing and true aid in my own spiritual journey. Try it, you’ll like it.
—Goshen, NY
I think that Harding is talking about one of the most intriguing philosophical problems of today, which is consciousness. He wants
us to become aware of our awareness, and to show how this experience fundamentally changes the way we see everything else.
—Greece
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Face to No -Face
Rediscovering Our Original Nature
By Douglas E. Harding • Edited by David Lang
Face to No-Face is the latest published work of Douglas Harding, one of the most
respected mystic/philosophers of our time. The author of numerous books on
spiritual awakening, including the widely acclaimed On Having No Head, Harding
offers an approach to realizing the limitless “No-Face” that is completely unique
and highly practical. This is his first book based on dialogues and conversations,
and it truly captures the spirit of this remarkable man in a manner both humor-
ous and personal. Harding’s writings have been acclaimed by Huston Smith, C.
S. Lewis, and Ram Dass for their great originality and simplicity of approach.
In this distinctive series of dialogues, Harding discusses the fundamental
issue of life: how to awaken to the natural freedom that is our true self. Through
a series of “exercises,” he guides us to where we can clearly perceive our original
nature. From this vantage point, we see that who we really are is not limited to
our face and the self behind the face, but is instead the limitless “No-Face,” the
infinite and eternal essence that is both absolutely free and at the same time
identified with all existence. The rediscovery of “oneself” by oneself is the prin-
cipal theme, and Harding articulates “the way home” in a manner that is always refreshingly
authentic.
“The Center of my being is q

changeless, and where there
is no change, there is not “While Douglas Harding belongs with the world’s wisdom teachers, he refers only briefly
time. This, then, is forever to the established traditions. Instead, he relies on his own life experiences and exercises to
my Reality, not something point us towards self-realization.”
that comes and goes.” —Bodhi Tree Book Review (Editor’s Choice)
—Douglas Harding
“Harding’s informal writing style remains a breath of literary fresh air in the sometimes-
heavy spiritual book scene. Readers probably will not want to lend this book to a friend . .
. they might not get it back!”
—IONS Noetic Sciences Review
“This book is filled with philosophical truths about Consciousness, Being, and Awareness.
It emphasizes our oneness with God and what these fundamental words mean in their most
esoteric sense. There is much spiritual enlightenment available through careful application
of Harding’s work.”
—ForeWord Magazine
Let him [Harding] neatly sever your head. You will quickly find that the “Not-Two” is not a mystery anymore. For, by following his
simple instructions, you will have become it.
—Niza, Japan
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Look for Yourself
The Science and Art of Self-Realization
By Douglas E. Harding
This book is an outstanding collection of essays by Douglas Harding, author of the

contemporary spiritual classic On Having No Head. In Look for Yourself, the esteemed
mystic/philosopher helps us to discover what is so obvious about our true nature,
yet so easily overlooked. The book is, in effect, a heartfelt challenge to the reader
to awaken to the true identity that is (as Harding makes evident) more wonderful
than any of us can imagine, and easier to perceive than anything in the world.
The writings convey exactly how and where to look in order to find this trea-
sure of sanity and well-being. What’s more, they verify the immense personal and
universal implications of awakening to our infinite nature.
Douglas Harding’s work represents a breakthrough in communicating the ex-
perience and meaning of true identity. Combining insight and humor in his char-
acteristic fashion, Harding leads us toward the rediscovery of “oneself” by oneself,
articulating the way home in a manner that is always fresh and authentic.
q
“For years, British philosopher Douglas Harding has been trying to explain (in uncom-
monly well-chosen words) that we are not what we take ourselves to be—he shows that our
“There’s Ramana’s insistence
True Identity is more wonderful and easier to find than we could have ever imagined.”
that it’s easier to see What
—Yoga Journal
and Who we really are than to
see a gooseberry in the palm of
“This book of articles by the author of On Having No Head is lucid, witty, and a feast
our hand. All of which means
for those who are interested in self-knowledge—especially for the message between the
that there are no preconditions
lines.”
for this essential in-seeing. To
oneself one’s true nature is
forever on display, and how
“Look for Yourself is ideal for seekers of higher awareness who are allergic to more tradi-
one can pretend otherwise
tional approaches. At the same time, those involved in traditional religious philosophies
is one of the world’s great
will find Harding’s approach refreshing and stimulating. After all, it often helps to look
mysteries. It’s available now,
at things from a new and original angle.”
just as one is, and does not
—Bodhi Tree Book Review (Editor’s Choice)
require the would-be seer to be
holy, or virtuous, or learned,
or clever, or special in any A M A Z O N C U S T O M E R C O M M E N T S
way. Rather the reverse. What
Having read more spiritual books than I can remember, it came as a great shock to read
a superb—and woefully ne-
one that stopped me cold in my tracks. Harding has found a way to stop the world. His
glected—advantage this is!” solution is to “look for yourself” into the nature of being—no techniques, no gurus, no
—Douglas Harding formulas, just look for yourself.
—Los Altos, CA
Harding exceeds the remarkable clarity of even his own previous work with this gem of
clarity and insight into our fundamental nature. A “must read” for anyone who want to
really “get” what Zen, Buddhism, Christianity, etc. Have really been about - and to get it
in a moment, instead of at the end of a lifetime’s effort!
—Tucson, AZ
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These inspiring booklets are based on the DVD productions of the same name. Each transcription is attractively
produced and contains a number of photographs that appear in the original DVDs. They make ideal
introductions into the life and profound teachings of these great sages.
You may refer to the DVD section of this catalog for full details concerning each title.
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Transcribed from the DVD
Pages: 36 • Size: 5” x 8.5” • Price: $7.95
The beautiful script from the celebrated DVD, Abide as the Self, comes alive in this
new Inner Directions booklet. It includes rare photos and stills from the film, and
presents a comprehensive look into the teachings of the great sage Ramana Ma-
harshi, who was referred to by Carl Jung as “The whitest spot in a white space.”
“The state we call realization is simply being one’s self, not knowing anything or
becoming anything. If one has realized, he is that which alone is and which alone has
always been; he cannot describe that state, he can only be that. Still, it is a wonder
that to teach this simple truth, there should come into being so many religions,
creeds, methods, and the disputes among them. Oh, the pity! Oh, the pity!”
—Ramana Maharshi
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Transcribed from the DVD
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This booklet presents the spirit and wisdom of Nisargadatta Maharaj, as captured
in the engaging Inner Directions DVD, Awaken to the Eternal. Like the DVD, the
booklet is designed to emphasize Maharaj’s teachings, which are powerful and
direct. The journey to Self-discovery is presented against a unique selection of
still images from the original production.

“My destiny was to be born a simple man, a humble tradesman, with little formal
education. My life was of the common kind, with desires and fears. When, through
faith in my teacher and obedience to his words, I realized my true being, I left behind
my human nature to look after itself until its destiny is exhausted. Occasionally, an
old reaction, emotional or mental, happens in the mind, but it is at once noticed and
discarded. After all, as long as one is burdened with a personality, one is exposed
to its idiosyncrasies and habits.”
—Nisargadatta Maharaj
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Bhagavan Sri Ramana (Foreign Edition) RamanA MAHARSHI and the path of
A Pictorial Biography self knowledge
Joan & Matthew Greenblatt, compilers By Arthur Osborne
108 pages • $17.95 • Hardcover (foreign 207 pages • $14.95
edition) Anyone reading this biography cannot help being
This beautiful pictorial biography of Ramana touched by the remarkable life of Ramana Maharshi,
Maharshi combines unique accounts and rare photos that cover in whom the embodiment of wisdom, simplicity, and compassion
every aspect of Maharshi’s life. It is a special publication that was was so well-integrated. This is the vivid and authentic account of
originally produced as a birth-centenary project in 1979-1980. Maharshi’s life, beautifully captured by Author Osborne, a close
There are more than forty color and one hundred black-and-white Western devotee of this twentieth-century sage. This book also
photos in this inspiring production. includes an introduction into Ramana’s teachings and written
When I came to Bhagavan he was seated like a rock outside works.
Virupaksha Cave, without altering his look, which was filled with If one who was not turned to Sri Bhagavan in his heart asked whether
grace, compassion, and steady wisdom. I stood by his side. After giving he gave upadesa (guidance), he might make some enigmatic reply or
me a look, he opened the gate of my heart and I was also established none at all, and in either case a negative answer would be presumed.
in his state. I stood like that for eight hours, absolutely without fatigue, In fact, his upadesa, like his initiation, was through silence. The mind
in total absorption and peace. There was no need for any questions was silently turned in the direction in which it should strive. A devotee
since he made us, by his look, like himself! was expected to understand this. Very few needed verbal assurance.
—Mastan Sahib
Spiritual Teachings of RamanA

Guru Ramana (Foreign Edition) MAHARSHI
By S. S. Cohen 116 pages • $14
164 pages • $7.95 (foreign edition) Included in this special Shambhala edition are the
Guru Ramana contains an excellent selection of talks complete texts of some of Ramana Maharshi’s most
between Ramana Maharshi and several questioners. important works: Who Am I?, Spiritual Instruction, and Maharshi’s
The compiler, S. S. Cohen, also includes some very interesting Gospel (compiled by Maurice Frydman). These three works present
personal reminiscences of his spiritual struggle and diary entries that the fundamental teachings of Ramana Maharshi in three distinct
chronicle Ramana’s last days. Cohen was a Western devotee who, formats.
for years, lived with Maharshi. This is an excellent introductory Know then that true knowledge does not create a new Being for you;
book to Ramana’s life and teachings. it only removes your “ignorant ignorance.” Bliss is not added to your
nature; it is merely revealed as your true and natural state, eternal
It is the human mind that creates its own difficulties and then cries and imperishable. The only way to be rid of your grief is to know and
for help. be the Self. How can this be unattainable?
—Ramana Maharshi
Collected Works of Ramana

Maharshi Hunting the “I” (Foreign Edition)
Collected By Arthur Osborne By Lucy Cornelssen
194 pages • $14.95 117 pages • $5.95
This book contains the complete prose and poetical These distinctive writings shed great insight on several
works of Ramana Maharshi, compiled by Arthur Osborne. important aspects of spiritual life. Lucy Cornelssen
Included in this edition are: Who Am I?, Self-Enquiry, Spiritual was a German mystic who lived that last part of her life at the
Instruction, Forty Verses on Reality, The Essence of Instruction, Arunachala Hill in South India. She writes from direct experience,
Five Hymns to Arunachala, and other works of poetry and sharing her insights on topics that help guide one beyond the ideas
prose.
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and concepts that are often associated with spiritual Awakening. Be conscious of yourself, watch your mind, give it your full attention.
Hunting the “I” means trying to overcome obstacles before Awakening Don’t look for quick results; there may be none within your noticing.
to Truth . . . but how many faces it has! The one which soon betrays Unknown to you, your psyche will undergo a change, there will be
itself as a great deposit of obstacles is the so-called mind, with its more clarity in your thinking, charity in your feeling, purity in your
main qualities of restlessness and dullness. The cardinal remedy behavior. You need not aim at these—you will witness the change all
that has been mentioned is to develop an attitude of unconcerned the same. For what you are now is the result of inattention and what
witnessing—watch the restless thoughts, and the rushing torrent of you become will be the fruit of attention.
the mind will slow down.
Pointers from Nisargadatta

The Secret of Arunachala Maharaj
(Foreign Edition) By Ramesh Balsekar
A Christian Hermit on Shiva’s Holy Mountain 223 pages • $16.95
By Abhishiktananda This book captures some of the force and immediacy of
144 pages • $13.95 • Hardcover (foreign edition) Nisargadatta Maharaj’s teachings, as expressed in short
Soon after arriving in India, Abhishiktananda (Fr. Henri Le Saux) articles by Ramesh Balsekar. Nisargadatta untiringly guided others
met Ramana Maharshi, and his inner awakening began. He later to inquire into the origin of consciousness. The beauty and intensity
spent several years (from 1952 to 1955) living as a hermit in caves on of Nisargadatta’s life and teaching is portrayed in an authentic and
the Arunachala hill. This remarkable book, first published in 1979, intuitive manner.
chronicles Abhishiktananda’s experiences of Advaita Vedanta, its
deep impact on his awareness, and the subsequent effect on his You are—you always have been—where you want to be led. Actually,
identity as a Christian monk. there is no “where” that can be led to. Awareness of this obvious
position is the answer—just the apperception; nothing to be done.
The Self reveals itself in a multitude of forms in order to attract and And the tragic irony is that such awareness and apperception cannot
take captive the souls of men. Some forms are made of flesh, in human be an act of volition. Does your waking state come about by itself, or
likeness; others are elemental—such is the mystery of holy places, or do you awaken yourself as an act of volition? Indeed, the least effort
kshetras, of this Mountain, for example. Who has ever fathomed on “your” part will prevent what otherwise might have happened
the mystery of the Word from which being has sprung? But still more naturally and spontaneously. And the joke within the joke is that
inexplicable is the secret message that passes between the Mountain your deliberately not doing anything will also prevent it happening! It
of stone and those who, in solitude and nakedness, meditate silently is simple, really; “doing.”
in its rocky clefts
I Am That Consciousness and the Absolute

550 pages • $26.95 The Final Talks of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
This is the classic book of talks with Nisargadatta By Jean Dunn
Maharaj that was brilliantly translated and edited by 118 pages • $12.95
Maurice Frydman shortly before the latter’s death in This is the third of three books of dialogues with
March 1976. Nisargadatta Maharaj had the dual gift Nisargadatta Maharaj, transcribed and edited by Jean Dunn.
of a finely honed intellect and deep realization of the Absolute. In Consciousness and the Absolute captures the spirit and clarity of
his sharing with others, his simplicity, authenticity, and earnestness this contemporary sage in a unique and personal manner. Jean
endeared him to people from around the world. These dialogues spent several years with Nisargadatta, visiting him daily in his
cover a broad range of topics and always bring the questioner back small upstairs room in Bombay. This final collection of dialogues
to the immediacy of the ever-present Reality, which needs to be was recorded when Nisargadatta’s body was riddled with the pain
sought for behind the appearance of individuality. of progressive cancer. Through these poignant conversations,
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the words of Nisargadatta Maharaj reflect the summation of his This book is not about belief, faith, or fictitious separate personal
wisdom. consciousness, and how they must become more aware. It is
about how completely, perfectly aware the One Consciousness
It is the nature of the life force to express itself through thoughts and Itself already is. Again, that doesn’t leave you out, for that very
words, so they will keep on coming. If you have to make an effort in Consciousness is the only You there is. The only One being conscious
the beginning not to get involved, make that effort until it becomes so this can now be read is the Consciousness being spoken of.
effortless. . . . Thoughts will come in consciousness; witnessing also
takes place in consciousness. You must have the conviction that you
are consciousness. TRIPURA RAHASYA (Foreign Edition)
The Mystery Beyond the Trinity
Munagala S. Venkataramiah, translator
Seeds of Consciousness 269 pages • $8.95 (foreign edition)
The Wisdom of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj Tripura Rahasya is an ancient Sanskrit work that
By Jean Dunn incorporates the highest nondualistic truth of Vedanta
215 pages • $16.95 in an allegorical manner. The story takes place in a kingdom in
This collection of dialogues was recorded between July which the King and Queen, along with other members of the royal
1979 and April 1980, about two years before Consciousness and the assembly, represent the various aspects of the egoic-based mind.
Absolute. In these talks, Maharaj persistently brings the questioners The wisdom-teachings in this very popular work were narrated by
back to the immediacy of their own beingness—the sense of “I am,” the Rishi Dattatreya to the Sage Parasurama.
which is always present within each one of us. These talks contain Dream and wakefulness resemble each other in their discontinuous
profound insights into the nature of the spiritual quest and the way harmony (like a chain made up of links). There is no unbroken
to realize the true state of freedom that we always are. It includes continuity in any object because every new appearance implies a later
an introduction by Ramesh S. Balsekar. disappearance. But continuity cannot be denied in the fundamentals
underlying the objects!
Consciousness Is All
Now Life Is Completely New hua hu ching
By Peter Francis Dziuban By Brian Walker, editor
348 pages • Price: $19.95 128 pages • $12.95
Inspired from the writings and dialogues of Dr. Alfred This rendition of Lao Tzu’s insightful teachings is
Aiken, Consciousness Is All uniquely builds upon Aiken’s precept that translated in an elegant, clear, and concise manner.
Consciousness is the sum total of all there is—that nothing exists Brian Walker’s work presents Lao Tzu’s profound wisdom on the
outside of or beyond Consciousness. Consequently, Consciousness nature of enlightenment and inner peace in an easy-to-read manner.
is not a “higher” Self, but rather the only Self. This book clearly Along with the Tao Te Ching, the Hua Hu Ching represents the
shows why only Consciousness Itself—also known as the Self, Love, heart of authentic Taoist wisdom.
the Divine, God, and other terms—is fully conscious right here
and now. Consciousness is absolutely all there is; nothing exists Why scurry about looking for the truth?
outside of, or beyond Consciousness. As a result, Consciousness It vibrates in every thing and every not-thing, right off the tip of your
leaves no other to either reject or accept what It already is. No nose. Can you be still and see it in the mountain? The pine tree?
transformation is necessary or even possible. By simply seeing Yourself? Don’t imagine that you’ll discover it by accumulating more
this principle, you will experience Life in a radically new manner. knowledge. Knowledge creates doubt, and doubt makes you ravenous
for more knowledge. You can’t get full eating this way.
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Saccitananda Shankara’s Crest-Jewel of

A Christian Approach to Advaitic Experiences discrimination
By Abhishiktananda, Henri Le Saux, Timeless Teachings on Nonduality
Frank Wesley (Illus.) 139 pages • $8.95
252 pages • $17.95 This is a classic Vedanta text by the great Indian sage/
Swami Abhishiktananda (Dom Henri Le Saux) was an intrepid philosopher Shankaracharya, one of the foremost proponents of
pioneer who plunged into the depths of Advaita Vedanta while Advaita Vedanta. In the Crest-Jewel, Shankara teaches the way of
living the monastic life of a Hindu monk. Throughout his journey, self-knowledge: how to awaken from the ignorance created by the
Abhishiktananda remained deeply devoted to the principles mind and abide in the peace of one’s true nature. These teachings
of his Christian faith. He was deeply drawn to the advaitic clearly point the way to the realization of that true nature through
experience of the Self, the one-without-a-second, as a result of insight, inquiry, and discrimination. Shankara’s teachings on self-
firsthand experience. In Saccidananda, Abhishiktananda attempts realization are as relevant today as when he spoke them in the
to express the sometimes radical tension that lies between the sixth century.
absolute monism of Advaita and the tenants of Christianity. The Atman, which is pure consciousness, is the light that shines in the
shrine of the heart, the center of all vital force. It is immutable, but it
“A landmark writing by Abhishiktananda (Henri Le Saux) describing becomes the “doer” and “experiencer” when it is mistakenly identified
his mystical intuition of the Trinity.” with the “covering of intellect.”
—Kathy Pozos
The Concise Yoga Vashista

total freedom Swami Venkatesananda, Editor
J. Krishnamurti 429 pages • $33.95
384 pages • $19.00 The Concise Yoga Vasistha provides a very clear and
Total Freedom represents both an introduction to provocative summary of one of the leading texts on
Krishnamurti and an important anthology of his work. nondual Vedanta. Swami Venkatesananda continues the long
The selections contain teachings from his early writings tradition of elaborating on and clarifying the teachings of the
to the later years and provide valuable insights into the nature of the sage Vasistha, and captures the vitality of the original text while
self, meditation, love, and the mysteries of life and death. Revealing eliminating much of the repetition. This edition also makes available
the core teachings in all their eloquence and power, these writings a guide to the original Sanskrit without sacrificing philosophical
motivate us to recognize that Truth is a pathless land, and to accept depth. Yoga Vasistha contains some of the most profound teachings
no outward spiritual authority — not even Krishnamurti. Total on the nature of reality and the individual ever recorded.
Freedom is an important source book for Krishnamurti’s teachings
on meditative inquiry. The Self alone is to be sought, adored, and meditated upon. It is very
easily accessible; it can be easily won over like a good friend, for it
“Understanding” is not an intellectual, an emotional, or a passing dwells in the heart-lotus of every one. It is attained in one’s own body,
thing. It is something that comes with action, and therefore it is without even the need to call upon it: it manifests itself and reveals
a complete understanding and not a partial understanding. In itself, even if it is contemplated for an instant. This Self dwells in all
understanding oneself, one’s consciousness and its content—for there bodies, even as fragrance resides in flowers. It is realized through
is no consciousness without content—one sees there are two principal self-enquiry; there is an instant experience of supreme bliss and one
factors: pleasure and fear. They cannot be separated. Where there is gets an undying vision of truth: all fetters drop away, all enemies are
the pursuit of, the insistence on, and the demand for pleasure, there quelled, and cravings do not agitate the mind.
must be in its wake fear. In understanding fear, one must not disregard
the fact of pleasure.
—J. Krishnamurti
] DVD & Video
“What it means, surely, is that Inner Di-

rections has succeeded in the difficult
task of pulling together a growing group of
‘seekers’ who are prepared and willing to
become ‘finders.’”
—Douglas E. Harding, author of On
Having No Head
These DVD and Video selections are a unique
and inspiring collection. Three of these titles are
directed by Academy Award- Winning Director,
Bertram W. Salzman.
26 • DVD & video
Ab i d e A s A B I D E AS t h e S e l f
The Essential Teachings of Ramana Maharshi DVD
Includes
Bertram W. Salzman, Director Bonus
Time: 62 Minutes • Price: $24.95 (DVD or Video) Footage
Abide As the Self is a transforming DVD that takes you on an inner journey
into the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and the path of Self-knowledge.
Comprehensive film footage of Ramana comes alive, with emphasis on the
teachings of Self-Inquiry and its practical application. A special collection of
rare photographs enhances Ramana’s presence and captures the compassion
and grace of one of the most respected sages of our time.
The inspired narration by Ram Dass provides an overview of Ramana’s
teachings. Also included are interviews with H.W.L. Poonja, Douglas Hard-
ing, Allan W. Anderson, and others. In Abide As the Self, you will experience
how the profound teachings of Ramana Maharshi can be easily applied in our
daily life. This is a deeply inspiring video in which the sage Ramana speaks
directly to your heart.
q
“Abide As the Self skillfully interweaves old
and new still photographs, excerpts from Ramana’s writ-
“Bhagavan was always silent, ings, interviews with longtime devotees, narration by
that is everyone’s true nature Ram Dass, and, not least, rare and precious footage of
. . . In this quietness the mind Ramana from 1935 to 1949. Highly recommended.”
will automatically return to —Yoga Journal
its source and there will be a
tremendous fountain of peace. “The presence of the great Indian sage Ramana
All doubts are cleared and one Maharshi, his clear approach to Self-Realization, and the
remains quiet, in the heart.” teachings of Self-Inquiry are beautifully presented. Interviews and exceptional film footage
—H.W.L. Poonja of Ramana Maharshi make this DVD an inspiring and transforming experience.”
(from the DVD) —New Renaissance Bookshop
“Anyone curious about this aspect of Eastern spirituality will find this informative and
interesting DVD worthwhile and surprisingly accessible to general viewers. Recom-
mended.”
—Video Librarian
What could possibly be more valuable to any of us than to know our true identity; to know who and what we really
are. If this DVD brings you one step closer to That, it will indeed be time and money well invested. I currently have
6 different Ramana DVDs and this one is by far the best one. ”
—Goshen, NY
If you have been exposed to his words then you will want to see him on DVD. How much can be said about Ramana
Maharshi? One needs to experience this Being in every way and this DVD is one of them.
—Unknown
DVD & Video • 27
Aw a k e n A W A K EN t o t h e E t e r n a l
Nisargadatta Maharaj: A Journey of Self-Discovery DVD
Bertram W. Salzman, Director Includes
Time: 57 Minutes • Price: $24.95 (DVD or Video) Bonus
Footage
“What you are, you already are. By knowing what you are not, you are free of
it and remain in your own natural state. It all happens quite spontaneously and
effortlessly.”
—Nisargadatta Maharaj
Nisargadatta Maharaj’s life was a wonderful example of a modern-day sage,

one who lived the simple life of a shopkeeper and family man yet taught from
the highest perspective of nondual realization. Maharaj’s books and teachings
are popular among Western seekers because of their great clarity and direct
approach to spiritual awakening.
Awaken to the Eternal contains comprehensive film footage of Nisargadatta
Maharaj. The essence of his teachings is clearly presented, and several people
discuss the impact of his presence and teachings in their lives. Included are
interviews with Jack Kornfield, Jean Dunn, Stephen Wolinsky, and Robert
Powell. Take a privileged seat in Nisargadatta’s room in Bombay and join
him in the midst of spirited conversation. Maharaj always spoke from direct
spiritual experience, hammering away at the concepts that keep us from understanding what
Truth and Freedom really are.
“Being with Nisargadatta
Maharaj gave me one of
q
the deepest experiences “A sensitive and inspiring portrait of one of the great minds of this or
that I have ever had with any other century.”
a human being who was —Lawrence Shainberg, author of Ambivalent Zen
truly free.”
—Jack Kornfield “Whether or not you’re familiar with Nisargadatta, you’ll want to
(from the DVD) have a look at this DVD: It’s a good introduction to his teaching, and
a fine portrayal that fleshes out this common man who had a most
uncommon insight.”
—Yoga Journal
“Awaken to the Eternal is a marvelous look at a true advaita master. This DVD fully reflects
the wisdom and wonder of Nisargadatta Maharaj.”
—Wes “Scoop” Nisker, author of The Essential Crazy Wisdom
I consider this film a rare treasure. This teachings dismantles all our notions of existence finally leading to the realiza-
tion that “All Is Concept, ” which is my favorite quote from Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj.
—San Diego, CA

This DVD is a significant companion to the the published work I AM THAT. If you are fortunate to come across these
enlightening discourses take hold of them and test them, they contain a great and beautiful simplicity.
—New Zealand
28 • DVD & video
O n H av i n g N o H e a d
Seeing One’s Original Nature
Douglas E. Harding
Time: 55 Minutes • Price: $24.95 (DVD or Video)
Douglas Harding is a highly respected mystic/philosopher who has written

more than a dozen books. For more than fifty years, Douglas has been sharing
with people around the world a unique method for rediscovering the most
obvious aspect of ourselves: the truth of our fundamental identity.
In this informal talk from his home in England, Douglas stimulates
his audience to find out the nature of their own reality, using a variety of
“experiments”-simple deep-awareness exercises that lead one to the center
of harmony and peace; the very nature of our real being. Practicing the
principles in On Having No Head can bring us to see “who” we really are,
in the truest sense of the term.
In this DVD, Douglas shows us how to “see” the truth of our original
nature through the process of inward-turning. The result is an experience of
untainted peace and happiness, which is our true nature-forgotten through
lifelong identification with the objective world.
“This seeing into nothingness

is always on tap, whatever
q
one’s mood, whatever one is “Harding’s aim has always been demystification, and whereas
up to, no matter how calm or
a genius or a sage would normally be expected to purvey
agitated one happens to be at
the time. It’s instantly available learning, he employs his own very considerable learning to
on demand, simply by looking encourage unlearning of common, deeply ingrained mental
in. This accessibility, when habits, which he believes to be not just profoundly mislead-
fully put to the test, may leave ing, but actually life-destroying.”
one’s life outwardly the same, —John Wren-Lewis, author of The 9:15 to Nirvana
but inwardly revolutionized.”
O N L I N E C U S T O M E R C O M M E N T S
With Harding’s headless method the “I” is no longer idenfied with it’s customary location in the head but with what
one experiences.
—Marietta, GA
Douglas E. Harding teaches you how to look inward and how you can realisation that what you are really is an infinite
capacity for love. The Advaita concept has been lucidly demonstarted by this articulate sage.
—Norman, OK
The simplicity of what Douglas teaches is fantastic. No longer do you have to spend years on the path all you have
to do is trust your senses and forget your conditioning for a short moment. Once viewed from the perspective that
Douglas presents the boundaries we have imposed between us an the world appear absurd. Prepare to be amazed.
—Wellington, New Zealand
DVD & Video • 29
Open to the Infinite
Ram Dass and Krishna Das at the 1999 Inner Directions Gathering
Bertram W. Salzman, Director
After a major stroke, Ram Dass returns with a vibrant joy and deepened
wisdom, resulting from a profound encounter with Silence. In this DVD, he
joins with singer Krishna Das for a very special presentation. This remark-
able event is like a circle: Ram Dass speaks about his stroke as an act of
grace, and about the profound gift of silence he has been given, while the
melodious chanting of Krishna Das carries the words home to the heart.
This is an inspiring video, which demonstrates that the silence of Spirit
and the eternal chant of India both emanate from the same source.
Ram Dass, the brilliant orator, still funny and poignant, demonstrates
how life’s difficulties can bring strength and true happiness. Inspiring and
magical, this video captures the changes in Ram Dass’s inner and outer
life and shows that the two are, in fact, not different.
q
“Ram Dass returns from his life-threatening stroke to join singer Krishna
“As you probably know,
Das in an evening of dialogue, chant, and inspiration.”
three years ago I was
—Napra ReView
‘stroked.’ And it’s led to
a very, very deep and
“Vulnerable but strong, Ram Dass tells his audience that his stroke ‘ . . . gives me a
profound silence. In this
ready-made excuse to inject silence.’ Dass’s words are both wrenching and joyful. The
culture, it’s really sac-
harmonious chanting of Krishna Das adds to the feeling of magic in the room.”
rilegious to talk about a
—New Age Journal
stroke with joy. The first
part of my stroke-sadhana
“A glowing demonstration of Ram Dass’ strength
(practice) was keeping two
and peace.”
things on the screen: stroke
—New Age Retailer
and my guru’s compassion.
He’s compassionate and
“With his usual humor and wisdom, Ram Dass
he’s my guru, and I’ve got
uses stories from the past and present to illustrate
this stroke—guru’s grace. I
the way of suffering, and how its apparent difficulties actually bring one closer to the
am living within his grace
Supreme. Included is Indian chanting led by singer Krishna Das.”
and the stroke.”
—Bookpaper
—Ram Dass
Ram Dass is still here in this moment after a crippling stroke to guide us toward an understanding of our place among
our fellows in the world as we grow old.
—Southern California
You can feel the love and devotion pouring out of Krishna Das.
—New Hampshire
30 • DVD & video
Ab h i s h i k t a n a n d a
An Interior Journey
Abhishiktananda was an extraordinary truth seeker. Arriving in India in

the late 1940s, Dom Henri Le Saux, OSB (his Christian monastic name),
attempted to grasp the significance of Advaita Vedanta (nonduality) in the
context of his own Christian beliefs. In India, Abhishiktananda lived the
ascetic life of a simple mendicant and cave dweller, observing periods of
silence, much the same way the Desert Fathers did. Rather than theorize
about the truth of his spiritual path, he chose to experience it. And experi-
ence it he did, in abundance.
Abhishiktananda initially met the great sage Ramana Maharshi, then
later spent many months in caves upon the sacred Arunachala Mountain,
in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. This remarkable video on the life of
Abhishiktananda follows his path throughout India: from the beginnings of
Shantivanam, the hermitage he founded in South India, to his wanderings
in the Himalayan foothills. The rich details of his inner life and experiences
are beautifully narrated through his own words.
q
“Abhishiktananda asks very important questions in the
“ . . . the realization of this utter intimacy of pure mystical intuitive awareness, where
‘all-pervading’ presence of transcendence is swallowed up into pure immanence.”
God in my being, as in every- —Br. Wayne Teasdale, author of A Monk in the World:
thing . . . Satori, the illumina- Cultivating a Spiritual Life
tion, is the real baptism. This
new view of oneself and of the “This truly extraordinary video chronicles Abhishik-
world is not an intellectual tananda’s life in India as a monk and sannyasi. It is a
knowledge, but an abyssal, beautiful example of one who earnestly sought, and found, the deepest truth of Christ’s
cataclysmal transfiguration of teachings through the profound and timeless principles of Advaita Vedanta.”
one’s being.” —G. Madhavan, IDJ Review
—Abhishiktananda
“We follow Abhishiktananda’s long pilgrimage, which is also that of Everyman, towards
integration and simplicity.”
—James Stuart
There are signs that, in the end, Le Saux found what he was looking for—an experience of Unity, a Divine Fire—that
permanently burned itself into his consciousness and left him without fear of life or death.
—Seattle, WA
One of the great religious events of the last century has been the religious dialogue between East and West, and Ab-
hishiktananda has contributed greatly to that conversation.
—Bloomfield Hills, MI
DVD & Video • 31
T h e S pa c e i n t h e H e a rt
of the Lotus
Bede Griffiths and the Hindu-Christian Contemplative Experience
Dom Bede Griffiths’ interest in Eastern philosophy began in England

with early readings of the Bhagavad Gita and the Dhammapada. In 1968,
Abhishiktananda left for a solitary life in the Himalayas and invited Bede
Griffiths to take over the ashram. At Shantivanam, Father Bede lived a
life of prayer and meditation, blending the contemplative practices of both
Christianity and Hinduism.
The Space in the Heart of the Lotus captures the heart of the Indian
spirit and its sacred traditions. Set against beautiful scenes of Indian life in
a Christian Hermitage, these personal interviews with Father Bede reveal
his deep love, spiritual insight, and reflections on meditative practice.
q
“His vision has guided him to open the
hearts and minds of mankind to gain
“Contemplation is not understanding and acceptance of major religions with
something which we respect and dignity.”
achieve for ourselves; it is —His Holiness the Dalai Lama
something that comes when
we let go.” “Father Bede was the simplest and most eloquent
—Dom Bede Griffiths spokesman of the Holy Spirit that our time has seen . .
. one of the most important people of this century, an
authentic prophet.”
—Andrew Harvey, author of A Journey in Ladakh
Griffiths and reflecting on his insight that there is a central unity, a nondualism, that ties all creation together, gives
new meaning to familiar Christian categories such as the Mystical Body or the Vine and the Branch.
—Lewisburg, PA
Griffiths reveals himself to be an unusually ecumenical man, finding wisdom in the Gita, Dhammapada and Dao de
Ching as well as the gospels. he makes no attempt to gloss over the inconsistencies in the gospels, but intimates how
they echoed the things that he had come to believe independently of the Bible.
—Baton Rouge, LA
Griffiths reflects on what life in India has done to him, on how his mind has developed over the years, on the
changes that have taken place in his way of life and in the depths of his soul.
—Cancun, Mexico
32 • DVD & video
The Art of Dying
Tibetan Voices from Mustang
This is the story of an ancient culture tucked away among the largest
mountains in the world. It is a rugged land, one whose joyful people strive
to sustain themselves against great odds. While The Art of Dying explores
the treatment of death as practiced in this ancient Buddhist culture, this
film is more a celebration of life!
The Danish filmmakers underwent great difficulties to capture present-
day Mustang, which was once part of the hidden Tibetan kingdom. Their
creative photography is often startling in detail as it delicately captures
the majesty of the landscape to make this absorbing visual record.
The people of Mustang are shown in the modern time warp they now
find themselves living in. The slow-moving scenes allow one to soak up
the extraordinary images, while the dialogue reflects the voice of the lo-
cal people: simple villagers, the King of Mustang, and Buddhist monks.
Anyone interested in Tibet, its people, and its culture, will find this to be
a deeply moving film
q
“This film could have been called “The Art of Living”—it is a wonderful view into the
“A masterpiece. Suggestive
life of the people of Mustang . . . an absorbing film.”
visual poetry saturates
—Snow Lion Publications
the story. The distance
between the earthy and the
“Fascinating and gripping. A deep insight into
transcendentally cosmic is
the life and thoughts of the Tibetan people and
remarkably small.”
an intimate experience of what Buddhism stands
—Berlingske Tidende
for.”
—Kristeligt Dagblad
“A description of death and dying, of a rare in-

tensity.”
—Weekendavisen
In parts of the Tibetan kingdom, such as Ladakh, Guge, and Mustang. It is interesting to see how their interaction
with other peoples has created physical and cultural differences.
—Seattle, WA
Most of us in the Western world have a romantic & confused image of Tibet, fueled, of course, by our vision of
Shangri-La. BUDDHA’S WARRIORS is no fairy tale, & no movie with a happy ending. The devastation of the
Tibetan people & their culture is still going on.
—Clallam Bay, WA
f audio
tapes & cds
“These voices are our own shared heart,

our common inner direction.”
—Stephen Levine, author of Who Dies?
These live recordings, from past Inner Directions

Gatherings, represent a unique group of
presenters who shared their perspectives in a
truly remarkable setting. The recordings capture
exceptional moments and have been digitally
produced to optimize the quality of the live event.
If there is more than one year available, please

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additional item. Applies to audio-only orders.
34 • audio
Eckhart Tolle (2000) Audiotape
Author of the best-selling book The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle gives a powerful talk on living in this very
moment. The silence that Eckhart Tolle speaks of is palpable throughout, and his penetrating insight into the
nature of the mind deeply touches the many people who listened to this talk. This is a powerful introduction
to Eckhart Tolle’s work.
Tony Parsons (2001) Audiotape

Tony Parsons is the well-known author of As It Is and Invitation to Awaken. In these dialogues, inquirers are
asked to turn back to their own source and discover that they are the very illumination they seek. Through
the radical and direct perception of “what is, as it is,” Tony asks us to simply be what we already are. His
simple and direct message is delivered with a gentle but impersonal authenticity which emanates from ab-
solute clarity.
Lama Surya Das (2000) Audiotape

Exploring what it means to “live” as a Buddha, Lama Surya Das gives a lively and humorous talk. He shares
his deep insight into the nature of meditation practice and how to embody it in daily life. The talk also in-
cludes answers to several questions from the audience.
Byron Katie (1999) Audiotape

Speaking with Gathering attendees, Byron Katie explores reasons for the arising of egocentric thought, which
leads to suffering. A special musical introduction by Peter Makena is also included.
Rabbi Rami Shapiro (1999) or (2002) Audiotape

Award-winning poet and author Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an inspiring speaker and brings a unique perspective
to his talks, which always focus on the universal truth of nonduality. Rami is also founder of the One River
Organization, an organization that is dedicated to expressing the unity behind different mystical traditions.
Gangaji (2002) Audiotape

Gangaji shares her insights through dialogues, retreats, and workshops with people throughout the world.
Gangaji ends the Gathering weekend with a poignant sharing on the reality of death and the richness of
living fully present each moment.
Leonard Jacobson (2002) or (2003) Audiotape

Leonard Jacobson is a gifted healer who shows us the way to integrate awakened consciousness into everyday
life in a very practical manner. Throughout his talk, he reminds us that we must awaken fully to that, which
is already present, to encounter the fundamental truth of life. He was born and educated in Australia and
now lives in Northern California.
audio • 35
Michael Green (2000) CD
Michael Green is the acclaimed artist who illustrated the best-selling book, The Illuminated Rumi. Michael joins
with three musicians to present the poignant and profound words of the popular mystic-poet, Rumi. The words
and music are so deeply meditative that it is bound to open the hearts of all who listen.
ADYASHANTI (2001) or (2004) Audiotape

After many years of Zen training, Adyashanti had a series of profound awakenings that transformed his life.
These dialogues are full of insight into the nature of spiritual understanding, and includes responses to questions
from the audience. In the 2004 meeting Adyashanti also touches on a number of his own life experiences.
FRANCIS LUCILLE (2002) Audiotape

Francis Lucille holds dialogues and meditation sessions that are designed to help people abide in their own
natural state. In this dialogue, Francis uses words and powerful silence to explore questions such as good and
evil, meditation, effort, and other topics.
STEVEN HARRISON (2003) Audiotape

Steven Harrison came to the painful realization after years as a spiritual seeker, that the harder he searched for
enlightenment, the less enlightened he felt. Making the decision to simply “do nothing,” Harrison discovered that
this took the focus off himself, and the emptiness he previously experienced ceased to be the center of his life.
SHEIKH abdoulaye DIEYE (2002) Audiotape

As head of the branch of service of Muridiyyah Order of Sufis in Senegal, Sheikh Abdoulaye Dieye was a lov-
ing and bright presence, which endeared him to many. His talk at the Gathering was significant since it took
place just two weeks before his sudden and untimely death.
TONI PACKER (1998) Audiotape

Formerly a senior student of Roshi Philip Kapleau, Toni Packer had a deep encounter with meditative inquiry,
then left traditional Zen to start the Springwater Center near Buffalo, New York. Toni speaks from the inner
stream of silence in a manner that facilitates deep attention and listening.
KEN MCLEOD (2003) Audiotape

Ken Mcleod met Dzogchen teacher Kalu Rinpoche at his monastery near Darjeeling, India in 1970. Ken subse-
quently established “Unfettered Mind,” a Buddhist center in Los Angeles. A translator and best-selling author,
Ken speaks about the nature of “attention” in this talk.
36 • audio
DOUGLAS AND catherine HARDING (2002) Audiotape
Douglas E. Harding hardly needs an introduction. He is a highly respected mystic/philosopher who, for
more than fifty years, shared with others a direct method for rediscovering our original nature. Douglas is
the author of numerous book on the “Headless Way.”
METTA ZETTY (2002) Audiotape

A business consultant, Metta Zetty’s understanding of reality was profoundly transformed by an extraor-
dinary experience of spontaneous awakening. In this talk, she shares her perspectives in a delightfully
ordinary and straightforward manner.
ROBERT POWELL (1999) Audiotape

Robert Powell is a respected writer and editor. He is the author of numerous books on nondualistic ap-
proaches to Awakening, and is also the editor of three books of dialogues of Nisargadatta Maharaj. This
audiotape contains a unique talk from this esteemed philosopher.
Catherine Ingram (2003) CD

As a journalist and Dharma seeker, Catherine Ingram spent months in silent retreats and countless hours
interviewing the world’s most insightful spiritual and political leaders. At the age of 39 she stopped looking
for freedom after coming to the understanding that she already was free—and always has been.
WAYNE LIQUORMAN (2004) Audiotape

Wayne Liquorman is a close student of Ramesh Balsekar who offers no methods, techniques, or systems
to reach enlightenment. Since there is no question of attainment, Wayne simply invites us to bring along
our most cherished spiritual concepts, and, if we are lucky, we may leave without them.
HAMEED ALI (2004) Audiotape

Founding both the Diamond Approach and Ridhwan Schools, Hameed Ali helps others discover what
he did: that the ego-sense is an impediment to growth and happiness, and that it hinders our ability to be
truly present in the world. His many books are published under the pen name of A. H. Almaas.
I used to go to India to make “this” happen.

—Ram Dass (from the Inner Direction Gathering)
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