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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.

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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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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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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Before we can begin our journey into the Mysteries of Life, it is important to note that if you are the type of person who skips the preface and introductions to books, I advise you to go back and read them. This is because they contain valuable information that you may want to consider before getting more involved with the book.

This is to say that the preface, introduction and the rest of the book are inextricably linked together – forming an integrated, unified wholeness. In other words, this book is designed in a way that allows the message to build upon itself – gradually adding new layers of depth and complexity to the whole, which in turn gives room for more context to emerge to support the wholeness.

This book was designed and intended to be a single volume work, and thus it was published as a single volume, albeit a large one; and there is a good reason for that: to put it simply, in this way, it is easier to get the point across. You see, in a perfect literature, all books should be only a single book and touch the Soul of the reader in a special kind of way – so that the book is eternally remembered as it was originally intended.

In real life, there are no prequels, sequels, or do-overs – there is only the ever-present now – the eternal moment that contains everything – see? In a similar way, the perfect book contains everything meaningful. This is also the reason why, after a long consideration, I decided to write a separate introductory section – let us call it a “Prologue,” where the stage is set for a further discussion.

What led me to this decision? Well, you see, it was the realization that if we are to fully understand the upcoming sections, it is vitally important to lay some groundwork by having a discussion about some key aspects underlying this work. As such, here, in this section, we outline the main themes of the book. In this way, the work as a whole can be made more approachable.

That said, there are a couple of remarks worth making. First, in many ways, this work reflects a new way of thinking and seeing, and so it requires a certain amount of orientation to prepare the reader for what is to come. By providing this preliminary material, later sections and chapters are placed within a broader context.

In this way, the reader may have a better understanding of the subjects discussed in this book. And it might very well be that after reading this introductory section, you may conclude that this book is not for you – and that is perfectly ok. For you see, if that is the case, you will find something that suits your interests and needs somewhere else.

And if you do decide to continue this transformational journey with me as your guide, it is recommended that you empty yourself of any preconceived notions about the world, and drop every idea you might have about what life is and is not – this will enable you to consider new ideas and approaches. Keeping that in mind, it is worth noting that if we shift our thinking to include such notions as energy, frequency, vibration, consciousness, and awareness – it opens up a whole new level to our understanding.

Secondly, it is important to emphasize the fact that it would be practically impossible to write a book of this sort without referring to the concept of a Higher Power, Creator, or God. You see, when we talk about anything that even remotely touches upon subjects related to metaphysics, such as existence, reality, nature of being and the like, we have to also talk about God.

As such, it is necessary to cover some of the terminology used in this book to avoid confusion or misunderstanding; these include the words ‘God’, ‘Spirit’, ‘Soul’, ‘Religion’, ‘Belief’, ‘Knowledge’, and ‘Wisdom’. We will discuss these in the following few chapters. That said, it is important to note that the author of this book doesn’t adhere to any particular religion, doctrine, belief or creed, and therefore is not an advocate of any denomination, sect or congregation.

Thirdly, it is worth noting that for the first time in human history, we have everything we need to make Life beautiful for all of humanity. Therefore, it is our personal and collective responsibility to change ourselves if we would like to see humanity moving towards this goal. If we break free from old ways of thinking and seeing, we can change ourselves – both individually and collectively.

What makes the difference is how skillfully we learn to utilize everything we have already discovered. Therefore, may this book help inspire you to love Life, and to find your way as co-creator of our common future. What awaits us in the future is ours to envision, discover and co-create together, learning from one another and helping to build a legacy for future generations; in the end, it is we ourselves who write our own destiny – see? Having said that, we can take a step further in our journey.

In our journey through this book, we will discuss various topics that are interconnected in more ways than you may first think. Covering these topics will help us to understand our core essence – that of awareness in more detail. Consciousness, awareness and presence are at the very heart of this work, as they are an inseparable part of our existence.

As such, this book is a contribution to our common discussion of what must inevitably be for us the most important subject that could be discussed by sentient beings. The pages which follow do not attempt to give an explanation of the world or of ourselves, but only offers an introduction to such an explanation.

In this way, this book is an invitation to a deeper exploration of ourselves, of the meaning of life and existence itself, and thus it can be said to be an unapologetic exploration of the human species – the only intelligent, sentient bipedal species known to exist in this universe that seeks to find answers to the deeper questions concerning existence and life itself.

As such, the message of this book gradually builds upon itself and the Mystery of Life unfolds itself as you grow in understanding of yourself and the Life within you. In this way, this book is inviting you to join the conversation – you see, without you, it would not be complete, which is another way of saying that you are an inseparable part of this book, and thus you can find yourself within these pages – they are you as much as you are them.

In that respect, it can be said that the words speak to you as if they had been written especially for you – making a deeply profound and lasting impression, as if they would have life of their own, coming off the pages and surrounding you with comfort, courage and strength while you embark on a journey of discovery – holding you in the sweetest, most tender, loving embrace of such knowingness and limitless possibility.

And so you see, it can be an experience like no other, an experience to behold and remember. So if there is a word of advice or encouragement I can give you from experience, it is this: let the words dwell in you richly in all their wisdom and insight – teaching you more about yourself. It is my deepest wish that this book would be as good a teacher to you as it was for me, and still continues to be, you see?

Here it should be noted that there is nothing new under the sun, meaning that everything we have ever wanted to know about life has already come out from the collective unconscious in one form or another. This brings us to an important point: there are some universal truths that are timeless, and so there can only be different angles and points of view in different times to be shared.

This book is no different in that regard, as it is only a vehicle for transmitting timeless truths and wisdom to this time we are currently living in. There are certain timeless truths and principles that are important to any era – through which, and by which, we can live our lives in more peaceful and loving, wholesome and fulfilling ways.

While the arrangement of words are mine, the ideas and concepts are not; you see, there are no such thing as “original ideas,” for they have existed for thousands of years. Many authors have written about them many times before, though not necessarily with the same level of sophistication and depth, nor in the same style.

Keeping that in mind, it is easy to understand that many have come before me, and many will follow – these curious individuals have existed in every civilization, every culture, every era since time immemorial; they have always been in the minority – pioneers of progress, human development, self-mastery, and the first discovery. So as time goes on, and years turn into decades; decades into centuries; centuries into millenia, into eternity and beyond – there will be others who will share similar pieces of timeless truths and wisdom with their peers.

By virtue of the aforementioned with regard to timelessness, it is worth highlighting the following: while this book reflects the times we live in, it was written in such a way that it can be relevant to any era. You see, as time goes on, humans remain largely the same, and so does those things that we need to deal with – unless, of course, humans as a species choose to go through a process of Conscious Evolution, or Involution, which means transformation, i.e., a process that follows the completion of evolution in the human form – the process of fulfilling the telos of human existence.

And so you see, the legacy of history, it seems, is that our human tendency is to repeat our past and do things as we have learned to do them – often starting in our childhood, without questioning or challenging what we do; constantly projecting past into the future without transcending ourselves in the process. This means that collectively we become our past – repeatedly, and so it goes that we not only face the same issues and fundamental problems, but we also embrace similar ideals as did humans thousands of years ago.

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~ ॐ ~ Sambodhi Padmasamadhi ~ ∞ ~

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This book is an extension of Infinite Quantum Zen Website – a website that was initially created to share this new vision of hope with all of humanity. One of the core tenets of this new emerging vision of hope is that of transformation, and hence this book is a glimpse into a way of seeing – it may be summed up as an attempt to see and help others see.

It is devoted to sharing of a new vision of reality that might be able to unite a fragmented humanity in a shared approach to the deeper issues facing us at this crucial time of choice. It may show us that having faith in Life’s greater Intelligence is a hopeful and positive approach to chaotic events in our rapidly changing world.

Although it was almost a decade-long process to get to where I am now, writing these words into this Preface; and although it took me more than seven years to finish this book, I can wholeheartedly say that the journey with all of its ups and downs, challenges and difficulties, surprises and rewards – was well worth it. During this time, I somehow managed to keep myself outside the perimeters of “normal” society, which in turn allowed me to focus solely on Self-Mastery.

In hindsight, I can say that there could not have been any better way to use the time that was gifted to me by Life itself. I used the available time wisely and effectively, doing my very best to present everything that I wanted to convey – in a single, clear, concise, comprehensive, engaging and easy-to-read volume. This “privileged” background allowed me to focus on what is truly important and enduring in life. As a result, cultivating the awakened mind and heart has led me to become what is called a fully realized being.

As I’m writing this preface, I am ever so grateful that I was fortunate enough to be born in a country and into an environment that made it possible for me to pursue the path of Self-Mastery. For obvious reasons, I do not wish to disclose my age, gender, ethnicity, nationality or current location – simply because from where I stand, I see humans as being one race, one species without further subdivision. It is not important who, what, where or when the writer is – let that be an enigma wrapped in mystery. What is important, though – is the message.

Now, it is worth pointing out that there seems to be a tradition among those who walk the path of wisdom to leave behind some kind of legacy – a thread which those who come after may use as a guideline in their own remembrance. And so it can be said that on my path to Self-Mastery, this book represents the Magnum Opus (“Great Work”) – it is my gift to the World; something that is left behind for the future generations – a legacy of wisdom.

As such, it is a powerful tool that assists in remembering eternal, timeless truths – in this way, this book acts as a mnemonic*1 of sorts. In a way, this book can be said to be the end product of the process of fulfilling the telos*2 of the individual, and for that reason it can be seen as a guiding light for those who seek to know themselves on the most profound level.

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*1 A mnemonic is any learning technique that aids information retention or retrieval (remembering) in the human memory. Mnemonics aid original information in becoming associated with something more accessible or meaningful – which, in turn, provides better retention of the information.
*2 Telos is a term used by philosopher Aristotle to refer to the full potential or inherent purpose of a person – supreme end of man’s endeavour.

When I reflect back a couple of years, I can see in hindsight that Awaken the Living Awareness Within – Discover the Keys to Happiness, Inner Peace & Harmony was only an idea – a tiny seed for something big and transformative. The idea for this book grew out of Self-Transformation which took place over a period of a decade. Multiple layers of the idea was contained in the seed of inner knowing; these layers began to open slowly but surely – like the petals of the Lotus Flower.

Eventually the seed began to sprout, and so the project was started in late 2013. All I had at that point in time was the deep inner knowing that the project would eventually lead up to become a cohesive whole. When the idea was born, it had no name or any outline of its contents, but the aim was clear – to crystallize years worth of learning into an easily understandable format that could offer a radically different view of reality, of the existence of a primal web of energy – connecting our physical body, mind and inner consciousness with the World and the larger Universe.

During all this time, I had a sense of certainty that the personal subjective experiences combined with the latest scientific understanding of the Quantum World, coupled with Ancient Wisdom – would open up the door to the Mystery of Life. In hindsight, I can say that the certainty alone was the main driving engine behind the success of the project – the more I trusted the path I was on, the more certain I became. Consequently, what was once a tiny seed, has grown into a mighty tree – a Tree of Life, containing vast body of Living Wisdom.

Eventually, also the name emerged to describe the crystallized idea of the project – Infinite Quantum Zen, which is essentially a framework (basic structure underlying a system) – something fundamental that can be applied for practical use. Consequently, in the beginning of 2015, the website www.infinitequantumzen.info was created; in 2020, the preface for this book was published online; likewise, the 80-pages long prologue for this book was published on the website as well; and eventually, at the end of 2020, this book – in its entirety, was finally published.

The book itself comes from the perspective of pure awareness, which is a natural state of effortless being, in which we are able to directly connect to the Source of Life itself. In this state, creativity, inspiration and intuition can move freely. On a deeper level, it means that all creative endeavours are always vibrantly alive, and when we are fully immersed in creative process – we feel this aliveness inside of us.

From this, the question arises: Creativity – where does it come from? From what source does creativity spring? The unconscious mind? The Universal Soul? Whatever its source, creativity is flowing within each of us, ready to be tapped at any moment.

This goes on to say that creating this book was an effortless, yet growing experience to embark on; it was tremendously enjoyable and wonderful to write. The writing task was effortless in its essence, and crystallizing all of those realizations into written form created moments of exquisite joy. In other words, this book is a labor of love – it was written out of, and for the sake of aliveness.

To be more specific: it was that growing process in itself that brought me the most joy. On the other hand, it was also the hardest part of the journey; and by this I mean all of those countless inner realizations that Life in its Infinite Wisdom brought forth to be realized – they had to be grown out from the actual experience.

To expand this a little more, I may also say that the creative energy that moves within us, through us, and around us – is like a dance that effortlessly guides us. This goes on to say that sometimes while writing, I had a feeling, or more aptly, an Inner Knowing that the contents of the book was being written through me, rather than by me, which goes on to say that this book was co-created together with Living Life, under Divine guidance, you see?

And hence it can be said that this book was, indeed, Divinely inspired. In other words, all the way through the writing process, I had a sense of certainty that Living Intelligence within Life was guiding me in the writing process. So in this sense, it can be said that the book wrote itself, for it was Life itself that delivered this important message for all of humanity to hear. From another perspective, it can be said that it was collective humanity that wrote this book to itself.

To be more precise, it can be said that this vast body of wisdom comes from the depths of the Human Spirit, as it is an amalgamation of the wisdom contained in the collective unconscious – the part of the unconscious mind that is derived from ancestral memory and experience, and is therefore common to all humankind, as distinct from the individual’s unconscious.

The style in which this timeless wisdom is presented, can be said to have a unique, distinguishable and memorable vibe to it. A perceptive reader might even find a distinctive flavor in the writing style, which hints at the possibility of a real transcendence. This flavor is best described in capturing the essence of fluidity of space and time, of malleability and elusiveness of reality, which goes on to say that as one becomes a new person – one also changes their history, their story – if you will, their whole being, you see?

This is a whole topic of its own, and is therefore covered in the section titled PROLOGUE, in a chapter About Writing Style. The only thing that can really be said about it without giving too much away, is to say that the way in which the contents came together, can be said to resemble more of a Holofractographic Intelligent Emergence than anything else.

When I wrote the book, I had a strong feeling that I was merely uncovering something that was quite obvious, but for some reason – too close for the majority of people to perceive. Nevertheless, I knew that everything I wrote, would be common knowledge in the future.

That said, as we are standing on the precipice of a new paradigm, an advent of a new era – it is clear that the times we live in calls for new approaches, ideas, and most of all – a journey into our inner selves; if we are to make this leap into a new era of awareness, we need to be willing to explore new horizons to find better ways and solutions, leaving no rock unturned when seeking better ways of doing things.

Therefore, it is my hope that this book will spark deep inner realizations and shifts within those whom this book might reach. The sole purpose of writing this book is to point the direction, to show the way. Hopefully the powerful message embedded in the pages of this book will reach those individuals who are ready and willing to make the necessary changes within themselves – to change the world toward peace, unity, equality, compassion, and empowerment of humanity as a whole.

In closing, let me ask you this: Can you imagine what it would be like, if we could – for once, live in peace with each other? Now as you ponder that question – take a look around in your mind’s eye the current state of humanity, our values, and the ways of thinking and being. What do you see? What does it take to achieve peace? And so it becomes clear that this is a dream that we have only dared to dream but failed to make it reality. Achieving peace is up to our willingness to change ourselves.

The core message of this book will eventually boil down to these important questions: Are we as the collective human species mature enough to be truly free? And more importantly: Do we even want to be? Are we mature enough to take responsibility of our actions and mistakes, reflect on them, learn from them, and grow from them? Are we mature enough to take responsibility of our happiness, health and well-being, and thus of our lives, both as individuals and as a species?

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~ ॐ ~ On Earth, 10/10/2020 ~ Sambodhi Padmasamadhi ~ ∞ ~

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~ ∞ ~ Introduction - Awaken the Living Awareness Within ~ ∞ ~

This chapter is intended to give a brief introduction to the book; to keep it simple, a more comprehensive exploration is reserved for later, provided in a dedicated introductory section titled PROLOGUE, in a chapter “About This Book”. So without a further due, let us dive in.

In this book, the author introduces the reader to the most beneficial words, ideas, and concepts that the author came across on their journey, as well as the epiphanies, realizations, insights, and discoveries from that journey. And so it can be said that this book is an amalgamation, crystallization, coalescence and distillation of the aforementioned.

In this book, the author does make an effort to present ideas and concepts in a way that is not bound to any one tradition or school of thought. Hence, it is important to note that the author of this book doesn’t adhere to any particular religion, doctrine, belief or creed, and therefore is not an advocate of any denomination, sect or congregation, nor does the author support any specific worldview.

Nevertheless, many of the ideas in this book are presented in the context of Eastern philosophies – this is due to the fact that using these terms and concepts allows the author to share certain ideas more clearly; some of these views are contrasted with those of modern science – this combination may be the most beneficial and helpful. In most cases, a short definition is included in the text or footnotes whenever such terms are introduced. Readers may also turn to the Glossary at the back of the book for additional information.

Even though this book is quite comprehensive in the aspects it covers, it is worth pointing out that it still only scratches the surface. Throughout the book, whenever we are talking about the subjects, ideas, and concepts that affect each of us in some shape or form, either in an individual or collective level – it is advisable that readers use their own intellectual capacity in gathering more information on the aspects they may need more insight. Readers may turn to the bibliography (recommended reading) at the back of the book for additional sources of information.

This book is designed in a way that allows the message to build upon itself – gradually adding new layers of depth and complexity to the whole, which in turn gives room for more context to emerge to support the wholeness. The discussion in this book is organized into seven distinct yet interconnected sections, each exploring different aspects of the larger whole. Across the chapters, readers are introduced to more topics through the seven main sections which are woven through the book: PROLOGUE, INFINITE, TRANSFORMATION, LIFE, CONSCIOUSNESS, AWARENESS, QUANTUM.

Each section has been written as a fairly autonomous unit, with cross-referencing to other sections at relevant points. The entire discussion throughout the book covers a very broad range of ideas and phenomena; the interconnections and interdependencies between the numerous ideas and concepts represents the essence of this work; the resulting whole – hopefully, will be more than the sum of its parts.

The chapters themselves follow a sequence designed to help achieve a progressive understanding of the different aspects of life – including, but not limited to such areas as Consciousness and Awareness, Mindfulness and Presence, Simplicity and Stillness, Knowledge and Wisdom, Intelligence and Interconnectedness, Inspiration and Motivation, Happiness, God, Spirit and Soul, Spirituality and Religion, Reality and Actuality, Change and Transformation, and the Mysteries of the Quantum World.

Having reached the end of this book, a clear picture should have emerged of the aforementioned areas, giving the reader much to think about and apply to daily life. Even if you have never wondered, pondered, or contemplated these topics, this book will most certainly help to open up some new doors to your thinking and broaden the way you see the world.

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~ ॐ ~ Sambodhi Padmasamadhi ~ ∞ ~

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