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Summary: An Excellent Text for UN-Concealing Our True-Nature
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Having read many books, heard many talks, done endless practices, and sat with many "non-Duality" Teachers, I find this book refreshingly clear and very readable. Leo minimizes "story" and gets to the Pointless Point elegantly and simply. This is most refreshing after thirty plus years of spiritual seeking.
As I read through this book for the third time, a simple ease opened as the apparently ubiquitous 'me' receded more into the background and Awareness shone more clearly as who I am.
A breathtaking essay. Read it and with a little luck (or Grace) you may find, as I gradually and gratefully am, that there really is no 'me', no 'one' to 'get' It. IT already IS. :-)
With this 'work' of no-work Leo Hartong joins that august compmany of the great past and current Sages, from Seng Ts'an, The Christ, and The Buddha, through to Tony Parsons, Nathan Gill and a few other true Friends.
If you are a an Advaita Lover don't miss this book! Even if you are NOT an Advaita Lover don't miss this book!
With Love,
Charlie (Ishan) Hayes
www.AwakeningToTheEternal.Org
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Summary: Simple and Clear
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Yes. This is it. Leo shares the Essence of What Is beautifully.
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Summary: Awakening to the Dream: The Gift of Lucid Living
Review: A wonderfully clear exposition of non-duality in Western words and practice. As a metaphysical/intellectual hair-splitter of the first order I can attest that "Awakening to the Dream", as geese leave no tracks in the air, leaves no hairs to split. What the author says is exactly what Sri Nisaragadatta and Ramana both said, and I would suggest that the One that spoke in and through them now speaks through the pages of "Awakening to the Dream." After 35 years and several thousand books, this one is definitely on my top ten list. I give it my highest endorsement.
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Summary: A way to relate
Review: Finally, a book that is able to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western thought. Some Eastern "concepts" seem so esoteric to the Western mind, but Mr. Hartong is able to guide you through these and into the realization of what is the ultimate. I would highly suggust this book to readers who find themselves continually searching, but not necessarilly understanding many books of Eastern Philosophy. Thank You Leo.
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Summary: A way to relate
Review: Finally, a book that is able to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western thought. Some Eastern "concepts" seem so esoteric to the Western mind, but Mr. Hartong is able to guide you through these and into the realization of what is the ultimate. I would highly suggust this book to readers who find themselves continually searching, but not necessarilly understanding many books of Eastern Philosophy. Thank You Leo.
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Summary: A Gem
Review: I have read wonderful words of many enlightened teachers ranging from Robert Adams, Ramana Maharshi, Osho, Poonja, Ramesh Balsekar, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Eckhart Tolle, Swami Rama, Tony Parsons, and many others through ancient scriptures and websites. They have all added something to my being and have brought about a clarity and I am grateful to them all and I still go back to them (they are all so dear to me). At some point, I decided not to buy any more books as I saw that I had reached a point where I may be reading the books for the sake of reading. Then I learned about "Awakening to the Dream" and I liked what I saw at the author's website (which is a wonderful site). I bought the book after six months of postponing it. It is the simplest, clearest book I ever read. It does not add new concepts but washes away like a gentle wave all the concepts. I found in Leo a teacher who was talking sensibly, rationally and not from the clouds or sky above. He understands what is going on in a seeker's mind and what is perplexing the seeker. On page 99 of the book, the author said something which is very meaningful to me. I don't think I'll be buying any more spiritual books (unless another one comes from the same author) but this book is the beautiful culmination of a lifelong quest. There is now an ease, a relaxation, thank you so much Leo.
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Summary: A Must Read if you have an interest in Nondualism
Review: I was first introduced to Leo's book at a seminar/retreat of Tony Parsons in Holland last summer. It is a wonderfully clear depiction of nondualism without the overlay of Eastern jargon which to me (or the apparent me!) is refreshing. Direct, simple, clear.
All words are mere pointers to oneness, clear seeing, presence or whatever we call that which cannot be known, grasped or found with the mind and intellect. Leo's words seem to bring us closer to the space where there is nothing to seek, nothing to find...where the simplicity of "this as it is" is enough. Tony Parsons wrote in the forward to Leo's book: "...Leo Hartong speaks straight out of the clear blue sky of non-dualism, gently but uncompromisingly leading the reader to see the original and abiding nature of what they are."
If you have any interest in nonduality, Leo's book will become one of your favorites and he also has a wonderful web site and newsletter along with forums for discussions on various nondual topics.
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Summary: A must read for those interested in nondualism
Review: I was first introduced to Leo's book at a seminar/retreat of Tony Parsons in Holland last summer. It is a wonderfully clear depiction of nondualism without the overlay of Eastern jargon which to me (or the apparent me!) is refreshing. Direct, simple, clear. All words are mere pointers to oneness, clear seeing, presence or whatever we call that which cannot be known, grasped or found with the mind and intellect. Leo's words seem to bring us closer to the space where there is nothing to seek, nothing to find...where the simplicity of "this as it is" is enough. Tony Parsons wrote in the forward to Leo's book: "...Leo Hartong speaks straight out of the clear blue sky of non-dualism, gently but uncompromisingly leading the reader to see the original and abiding nature of what they are." If you have any interest in nonduality, Leo's book will become one of your favorites.
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Summary: A lucid overview of Non-dualism
Review: If you are looking for a very clear, approachable overview of the rarified, often confusing philosophy/theology of Advaita Vedanta, also known as Non-dualism, this is the book to read. I've read all the most important texts on Advaita, and the problem is that for the beginner, someone like, let's say, Nisargadatta Maharaj can be extremely difficult because of the Hindu context. Mr. Hartong's book is crystal clear, easy to understand but also very profound. I recommend it highly.
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Summary: A lucid overview of Non-dualism
Review: If you are looking for a very clear, approachable overview of the rarified, often confusing philosophy/theology of Advaita Vedanta, also known as Non-dualism, this is the book to read. I've read all the most important texts on Advaita, and the problem is that for the beginner, someone like, let's say, Nisargadatta Maharaj can be extremely difficult because of the Hindu context. Mr. Hartong's book is crystal clear, easy to understand but also very profound. I recommend it highly.
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