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And because this work doesn’t fall into any existing category, it may be described simply as “conscious literature,” and it’s up to the reader to decide what that means. To truly comprehend what you are about to read, you need to have an open mind to discover something new and wonderful. While reading, do not rely on the words, but on the spirit of the words – in this way, you can get more out of the experience. That said, it is paramount to emphasize the fact that the words used in this book serve one purpose only: to be a vehicle for something much deeper. You see, words are energy and they are capable of carrying frequency. Indeed, there is so much more happening in between the lines than in the lines themselves – this is the sound of silence, the absence of audible sound waves – the source of everything; we will go deeper into this in the next chapter, but for now this will suffice.

Silence is the language of God, all else is poor translation. ~ Rumi

Indeed, there is powerful wisdom in silence, in nothing at all, for everything is a great expression of nothingness; a better suited word would be ‘emptiness’ or sunyata as it is called in Sanskrit. Nothingness is at the heart of freedom, for without nothingness there would not be a sense of being free, and thus no experience of freedom. You see, everything we cling to – limits our sense of being free, and in so doing, our ability to be free – see? On a deeper level, in the context of liberation, this means that everything we cling to must fall away – including all of our attachments to language, culture, belief, concept, identity, emotion, personal history, experience, memory, and knowledge.

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In other words, if one seeks truth, freedom, liberation, true happiness and joy – their journey must in one way or another appreciate and embrace the process of unlearning and unbecoming everything they are not. When we have shed all the unnecessary layers, we discover that what remains is the experience of pure beingness. You see, there is no becoming in being – there is just pure beingness. From this state of being, it is easy to experience the connectedness of all things; from this state of being, it is possible to be filled from within with pure awareness, which is key to everything. For the sake of analogy: when the container is empty, it can be refilled again – see? To follow this logic, we must return to nothing to become everything – the fullness can only come from within – this is the true meaning of transcendence.

It is impossible to describe what nothing is, yet the words and ideas describing it come out of this nothingness as if it’s attempting to describe itself. Nothingness itself is seen in everything because it is the subject of everything – without nothing there would not be everything. As an experience nothing is being “All There Is” without a separate entity that experiences it – nothing is full of Life without any qualities assigned to it. As we can see, everything and nothing are the different sides of the same coin – nothingness and everything-ness in one Unity, better known as Life.

Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, Love is knowing I am everything. ~ Sri Nisargadatta

So in this sense, we can say that this book is about everything and nothing and everything in between. In other words, what is said doesn’t really matter, and what does is how the reader is able to receive this frequency. This gift of frequency is pointing directly to the Human Spirit, seeing into our true nature and being awakened. Each word, sentence, paragraph, chapter, and section are pointing the way home – into the center of our heart wherein love, peace and connectedness reside. As you read this book, let all the wisdom nested within the experience flow into your heart and mind – to be unified and integrated into your being.

In closing, it is worth noting the following: because this book acts like a prism that brings into focus different aspects of Life, it can be seen in many ways. While some see it as a useful tool – a guide that can be applied to our everyday lives, others may see it as an anthology of philosophical, ontological and metaphysical perspectives. Regardless, one of its goals is to provide an easily approachable description on the current state of humanity – an extraordinarily beautiful species that has so much potential, but is suffering from the human condition*1, and hence is stuck in their old, outdated and outmoded ways of thinking and being. This means that most humans live in a “survival mode,” which prevents them from tapping into their brilliance and inner genius.

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*1 The Human Condition is a name given to a collective condition, which is traditionally being described as the unalterable part of humanity, not dependent on factors such as gender, race, culture or class; it includes concerns such as the meaning of life, the search for gratification, the sense of curiosity, and last but certainly not the least, an awareness regarding the inescapability of death – you see, of all living things, only humans suffer an awareness of their own mortality, which is the source of a great deal of emotional distress and pain.

Thus, I have done my best to present the ideas that will inspire you to trust in your own deep intuitions, to move beyond the box of orthodoxy, transcend beyond limiting beliefs, ideas and concepts, and see that we indeed live in a world full of feeling and meaning, and that the Cosmos is – after all, a magnificent Creation brimming with Eternal Spirit, Living Consciousness*1 and Living Awareness*1. In this way, this book explores some of the most deeply rooted notions about the nature of reality, and what it means to be a living, intelligent, conscious sentient being – in a vast, Infinite Cosmos.

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*1 The terms Living Consciousness and Living Awareness arise from personal experience that best describe aliveness of the experience of being fully awake and aware whilst exploring the physical reality, the world and the human life by occupying the vehicle better known as the human body. These areas are explored in more detail in the sections titled CONSCIOUSNESS and AWARENESS, respectively.

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~ ॐ ~ Sambodhi Padmasamadhi ~ ∞ ~

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Further Reading - Book Recommendations

For those who might be interested in deepening their understanding of these areas, I can wholeheartedly recommend the following books: 1.) The Way of Zen 2.) An Introduction to Zen Buddhism 3.) Manual of Zen Buddhism 4.) Essays in Zen Buddhism, First Series 5.) Essays in Zen Buddhism: Second Series.

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1.) The Diamond Sutra 2.) The Heart Sutra 3.) A Treasury of Traditional Wisdom: An Encyclopedia of Humankind's Spiritual Truth (Wisdom Foundation series) 4.) Words to the Wise: A Practical Guide to the Esoteric Sciences 5.) The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism.

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In a way, this work serves the purpose of being a multifaceted crystal – a prism through which we can see ourselves from many different angles and points of view. Due to its prism-like quality, it can renew our ability to see clearly. As mentioned in the Preface, this book is an attempt to see and help others see. Therefore, it is no coincidence that it was published in 2020; the significance of this will become apparent in a moment. It was then, in 2020, when the preface and introduction was published on the website, and subsequently, also the 80-pages long prologue for this book was published online, as well. The printed paperback version of the book was delayed somewhat, being ready to be published at the end of 2020.

By virtue of the aforementioned with regard to delayed publishing schedule, it is worth highlighting the following: initially, as I started this project, I did not set any goals or target dates for the completion of the project. From the onset, I knew that it would take a considerable amount of time to finish. After all, it was all about Self-Mastery more than anything else – the book and the associated website being merely a by-product of that journey. I was also aware of the so called “90/10 rule,” according to which the last 10% of the project takes 90% of the time and effort. You see, like an iceberg where typically only one-tenth of its volume is above water, a lot of what is going on in a project is hidden from view. Nevertheless, as regards to writing process, when I actually experienced this first-hand, it kind of took me by surprise.

When it comes to writing, editing, and polishing aspect of it all, the last 12-18 months of the project was especially tough in that respect. Each day, I spent hours on end writing and editing, reading and listening what I had written, making notes, rewriting and polishing. With each passing day, a wave after another, inspirational waves kept washing over me. At this point, most of the oldest material ended up under a magnifying glass. As a result, many things got simplified or discarded altogether, and many things got rewritten or otherwise experienced a renaissance of sorts. Interestingly, the core structure of the book remained much the same (sections, chapters, themes); it was the content itself that got more detailed with each wave.

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For curiosity’s sake, it is worth mentioning that the best writing sessions all took place at night, in those wee hours of the night when most people are asleep – when it is quietest and most serene. There is something mystical in these quiet hours of the night – like the veil between the worlds would be thinnest. It is then, when one can hear the silence speak; it is then, when one can more easily connect deep within. And so you see, in these quiet moments of the night, I felt the most alive, most vibrant, most inspired, and most connected, which might also have something to do with the timing of my birth, which happened to take place at 03:03 am – in those wee hours of the night, you see?

This happenstance of delayed publishing schedule goes incredibly well with the themes of the book, foremost of which are vision and clarity, as well as transformation and Life’s built-in Intelligence. Against this backdrop, it can be said that Life knows best, and will show us the way if we are willing to pay attention, listen and reflect – see? As you may know, 20/20 indicates the sharpness or clarity of vision. As things stand, with regard to humanity, somewhere along the way, we humans lost our spiritual sight, and with it, our spiritual equilibrium, moral compass, and ground of our being. And so you see, in a way, this book is Life’s unique way in attempting to restore our spiritual sight to its perfect 20/20 vision and clarity.

Interestingly, now, at the end of 2020, with 20/20 hindsight, it can be seen that the signs of the emergence of the great transformation – a renaissance of humanity, if you will – one of the main topics of this book, were seen to show up at the beginning of the year 2020, intensifying in size and scope as time moved forward. There is yet much more to surface, a lot more crisis to overcome, and much more processes to go through before the deeper aspects of the transformation begins to take form. And because the topic of transformation is an overarching theme throughout this book, a few words are in order in that regard – a deeper exploration happens later in this book, most notably in the chapters “On Change and Transformation”, “Towards An Era of Transformation”, “The Emergence of a New Vision”, and “Metaphysical Paradigm Shift”, respectively. Now, let us briefly explore this in the next three paragraphs, so that we can get a feel for how and why this particular theme is so crucial to the book.

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Over the course of the last decade, preliminary signs of the beginning of such transformation were seen in almost every area of life, most of which were the symptoms of a crisis much bigger than we can imagine – for the simple reason that in order to conjure up reasonable solutions to the problems we face, humans as we know humans, seem to need to go through processes of struggle, contestation, conflict, and reconciliation – which in turn gives room for more mature approaches. Granted, some of these preliminary signs were also strides toward better ways of doing things, toward sustainable living, toward a better future – but for the obvious reasons, such strides belong to the minority – at least for the time being.

Unfortunately, humans, as we know humans today, are particularly good at putting off the inevitable, and so it goes that ripples get bigger and bigger each generation, crisis gets ever more severe, struggle gets more intense, and conflict gets more widespread – until such time when either civilization destroys itself or consciously decides to evolve. Indeed, there has been a great transformation brewing under the surface for a quite some time, ready to burst wide open with the full force and might when the time is ripe, which goes on to say that such transformation is long overdue. It always requires the will of the people and concerted effort to move toward something new, to initiate a shift in perspective, which in turn can lead to a conscious transformation of both the self and the world, you see? For the first time in modern history, we have seen signs of such an effort, which goes a long way to demonstrating that we still have hope.

We are standing on the precipice of a great transformation, an advent of a new era, which includes not only personal transformation, but also the transformation of society, as well. As this shift continues to gain momentum, much that we now take for granted in the world will be irrevocably transformed – for better or for worse, we shall see in due time, shall we not? In what direction will this shift move us – is entirely up to each and every one of us. Indeed, there is no doubt about it – humanity is at a crossroads where a decision has to be made. The direction we take at this new crossroad will surely determine the future of human life on Earth, and the fate of our species for a long time to come. If we choose the path of conscious transformation, an exciting and bright future is ahead for us – see?

That said, a couple of words regarding the book as a transformational tool. For me, the writing of this book has been an act of devotion, dedication, and inner transformation – a tool by which the keys to unlock the inner peace & harmony was found. The book represents that process – it is my gift to the world; something that is left behind for the future generations – a legacy of wisdom, containing within a single key which holds the potential to unlock the treasure within – see? More than anything else, it is intended as an ongoing creative companion on your unique journey of transformation, rather than a book that you read once and then discard. The arrangement of the words are another form of key – the words will take you on a journey inward, into yourself. With each reading, you will gain new awareness that will allow you to Awaken the Living Awareness Within, you see? This book is designed to be contemplated and digested over time; each section contains a unique message, and each message takes time to absorb. It is my deepest wish that this book would be as good a companion to you as it was for me, and still continues to be, you see?

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~ ॐ ~ Sambodhi Padmasamadhi ~ ∞ ~

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Awaken the Living Awareness Within Glossary

Self-Awareness is the capacity for introspection – therefore it is the ability to recognize oneself as an individual and separate from the environment and other individuals. Self-Awareness is being aware of the things one should be aware of and paying more attention to that. Self-Awareness allows us to sense that we are separated from each other – resulting the perception of individuated consciousness.

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Somewhere, somewhen, someone realized that everything is nothing with a twist and vice versa. From this realization arose a desire to know more, and so was the wish sent out into the universe: it would be fantastic if there would be a book about everything and nothing and everything in between. Whether that wish was shouted out loud somewhere on a mountain top, or silently whispered in someone’s prayers – it was heard and fulfilled; and it just happened to be that someone, somewhen, somewhere decided to write that kind of book – this is that book.

Even though this book is a response to that wish, it doesn’t mean that all the answers to Life’s questions are laid out for all to see – answers are found somewhere between what may be possible and what may be probable; somewhere in between meaningful and meaningless. Life’s secrets and the containers are invariably intertwined and paired together – answers lie hidden beneath appearances, which means that the questions and answers are separated only by imagination and abstraction. This goes on to say that in the hands of those who are not equipped with the needed inner faculties, the book is as meaningless as life without an afterlife; and in the hands of those who see beyond the mere limits of the physical realm, the book is as meaningful as life and death combined, for they are the same – greatest mystery of all – see?

In other words, this book is as meaningful as it is meaningless, as useful as it is useless, as purposeful as it is purposeless. And for that reason, this book may appear to be full of paradoxes, while at the same time being a paradox in itself – after all, it is a book about everything and nothing and everything in between. Hence, one of its key elements is contradiction, which is the perfect vehicle to capture the essence of life in all its purposeful purposelessness. You see, life itself is the path, not the goal – when we drop the goal, the emphasis will be on the path. In other words, there really is no becoming – we merely discover what we truly are as we walk the path that life lays before us – you see, we cannot become that which we already are. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves here – all in due time, as they say.

Now, let us return back to the concept of paradox, just for a bit, shall we? Let me ask you this: Is it not true that life is a paradox, too? For there would not be life without death, nor death without life; light without darkness; harmony without high and low notes, nor living things without female and male, which are opposites; and herein lies the key: one implies the other, and if you take away one, you have to take away the other as well. This leads us to an obvious conclusion: birth cannot occur without death, nor death without birth, which leaves us with an intriguing question: Can there be Life without birth? And further: Is Life the same as life? Even though there is a nuance of difference in the meaning – it makes all the difference; and if you pay close attention to this detail while reading, you might gain some valuable insight.

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After reading all that, you may be wondering: to whom is this book written? Briefly speaking, this book is written for two types of readers: the first are those not yet acquainted with the mysteries of life, the mysteries of existence, and the mysteries of the quantum world – it is for those who feel the need for a systematic introduction. The second type of readers for whom this book is meant are those, already acquainted with such matters – it is for those who still cannot see how various aspects fit together into an intelligible whole.

More broadly speaking, this book is for those who have become aware that there is more to life than what they have been taught or experienced; that there is more to life and reality than meets the eye – a spiritual dimension, if you will. This book is for those who are striving to explore new horizons; for those who aspire to go beyond what is accepted as the norm; for those who dare to push the boundaries beyond the accepted norms and conventions; for those who are ready and willing to go the extra mile to uncover deeper truths beyond appearances; for those who leave no rock unturned when seeking better ways of doing things; for those who have a genuine interest in the pursuit of Self-Mastery, you see?

On that note, here it should be made clear that this book is not a self-help book, neither is it a work of philosophy, nor yet another book on spirituality. Yet, paradoxically enough, it is all that and so much more; it is unlike anything you have read before: devoid of empty promises and cheesy platitudes. It doesn’t offer salvation or quick and easy ways to achieve success, happiness or fulfillment. What it does offer though – is direction; you may consider this book as a compass that points to your true nature. It offers you a mirror to see your own reflection on an inner level; it offers you the chance to become something new, to transcend beyond limiting beliefs, ideas and concepts, which goes on to say that this book is more about dismantling concepts rather than adding new ones.

At the center of it all is the reader, like the universal sound “OM,” the very first vibration which became sound. It is said that the Creation itself was set in motion by the vibration of “OM,” and hence it resonates within and radiates outward, warming the hearts of those in its path, dynamically creating and holding space for exploration and discovery. This book resonates with the vibration of “OM,” being a single key which holds the potential to unlock the treasure within, you see? Indeed, it is you – the reader, who holds all the keys to the greatest mystery of all – Life itself, for you are the lock and the key. And for this very same reason, it is you – the reader, who is in the position of utilizing this book to its full potential – it is the way of the future. Soon, intellect alone will be way outdated, and quite frankly, primitive. When the individual combines the human intellect with their Inner Wisdom, then, and only then, will the fullness and richness of Life be of service to oneself and others.

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And because the reader is in the driver’s seat, so to speak, the author of this book has absolutely nothing to teach anyone, as their role is only to show the way and nothing more. As such, there is nothing to prove and no need to convince anyone of anything. You see, the purpose of this book is not to give answers, but to raise questions that open up new perspectives – in so doing, readers may arrive at their own answers. In other words, the purpose of this book is not to explain life, mind, or consciousness, anymore than it is to explain awareness, universe, or God; instead, its purpose is to spark the flame of curiosity and the will to discover one’s True Self; perhaps touch the Divine within, and who knows – maybe find God along the way – see?

This book is designed as an open system that you can explore in a wide variety of ways. However you choose to use the book, is up to you, but here is a word of encouragement: because this book is an open system, dynamic framework – you are invited to invent new creative ways of using the knowledge contained in this book in your life. After all, it is the very purpose of this book to guide the reader into the field of their own genius. There are a variety of applications to which the information within this book can be applied, and a variety of ways in which it can be used – in general, there are three primary areas of use:

1.) Exploring the depths of our Infinite Being and Unlimited Creativity.
2.) Re-Structuring our life based on what we find in our exploration.
3.) Creating an alternative way to live (Lucid Living).

Furthermore, the purpose of this book is simply to provide a coherent conceptual framework that can help broaden the way we see the world and ourselves. This framework resides within everyone who comes into contact with this book. It is like a seed – when planted in fertile soil, it can bear the fruits of wisdom, peace, happiness, harmony, and virtues; it dynamically creates and holds the space for exploration and discovery. The framework achieves this by deconstructing false assumptions, borrowed beliefs and imposed ideas; it achieves this by facilitating alternate perspectives beyond the narrow limits of conditioned perception – reorienting the ordinary everyday perspective we hold by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

While the book is down to earth and easily understandable in its simplicity, it doesn’t hesitate to push the envelope just enough to gradually venture into the unknown. You see, exploration inspires us to discover what lies beyond the limits of the known. After all, it is this very desire for exploration that is one of the defining characteristics of the human species. The exploration of the universe of the unseen – our inner space, our own consciousness and awareness is the next great frontier; this unexplored world of consciousness – Innerverse, is where we discover our true nature – would it not then be worth exploring?

Through experiencing and exploring these inner realms, the author was able to gain insight and wisdom of the unseen world, which brings about the question: What did the explorers do after their expedition? After having asked that question, one has to wonder: How do we know what we know? How did we learn what we know? And so you see, that same underlying incentive behind those questions is what propelled the author to write this book – incentive to share and contribute to the greater good – for all of humanity; for the future generations – see?

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~ ॐ ~ Sambodhi Padmasamadhi ~ ∞ ~

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