The End Of Your World: Uncensored Straight Talk On The Nature Of Enlightenment (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
My second Adyashanti book (my first was 'falling into grace').I needed this. I needed to be reminded that there are pitfalls on the path of enlightenment and that it's all right, and to be expected, to fall into them. That our egoic structure doesn't just disappear as we awaken or begin to awaken. Because it has a strong, gravitational hold of us, and so we haven't failed just because we slip back into dualistic, separative thinking now and again.Adyashanti is right, this isn't taught us, most of the time we are told awakening is a release from all this. And we aren't taught much either about how we have to die back into form after dying out of it. And how that often causes us grief and turmoil too. It's all a process and we have to live it. And it's different for each one of us even if there are some common issues. Adyashanti talks about all of this and some of what his own proces was like and it's comforting. It brings some relief to my confused soul to know it's all all right. Just because I'm not There yet (wherever There is), it doesn't mean I'm not on my way. It's not a pass or fail thing, it's a growing and a maturing thing. Watered down, ego-driven, derivative material that fails to cite any of its obvious influences. Adyashanti pontificates at great length on what his definition of "enlightenment" is, and whether or not he'd give you that label. He doesn't link his concepts to well-known/accepted terminology for this domain; instead he makes up all his own definitions to ensure the reader is kept in his microcosm. There's a feel-good bent to it that hooks the reader into seeking his approval. Reading this made me google rather or not there've been allegations about Adyashanti being a cult leader, because he sure does sound like one.On top of the weak content, the writing style is rambling. Multiple pages are used to explain straightforward concepts that could easily be treated in a paragraph. Repetition is frequent... the better to program you with, my dears.
What do You think about The End Of Your World: Uncensored Straight Talk On The Nature Of Enlightenment (2008)?
Remarkable book. Highly recommended. It's going on my list of favorites.
—Gabrie
Simple and Clear Teachings...Awesome Methods of Contemplation...
—Lee
