MODULE ONE

Opening to the Miracle of Awakened Consciousness

Direct awakening requires a deep understanding and experience of awakened awareness in order to be able to practice it. This session will be an experiential journey into our true nature. We will notice how this luminous consciousness differs to ordinary consciousness, and learn how we can allow this sacred dimension to naturally reveal itself to us as our true selves.

You’ll learn . . .

• How to recognize your own? “true nature” Or “awakened consciousness” How to make space for this essential mystery to start to animate your being
• What it means “practice awakening” How this differs from practicing in order for awakening.
• How can you tell the difference? “awakened consciousness” Various altered states of consciousness, which can sometimes be distracting from the spiritual path.
• How to let your naturalness and easefulness allow you to practice direct awakening. “meditate you.”
• The most common pitfalls and detours you’re likely to encounter on the path of Direct Awakening How to recognize them and avoid them so that natural awakening flows without any obstruction.

MODULE TWO

An Unshakable Foundation for Awakening:

A Fertile Field in which our Meditation Can Flourish

Like any other practice, Direct Awakening rests on a set of fundamentals that together create a strong foundation for the deep transformative work we’ll be doing. In this module, you’ll learn a clear and simple set of steps to follow each time you practice that will enable you to establish this unshakable foundation for the great work of awakening.

You’ll learn . . .

• The These are three foundations for a perfect meditation posture that will allow you to practice without any distractions or pain. (No, you don’t have to sit on the floor with your legs crossed, but it does matter how you sit and these dos and don’ts can have a big impact on the quality of your attention!).
• The These are 5 environmental factors that support deep meditation. How to make it simple “virtual temple” It doesn’t matter where you are, it will help you bring your full attention to the practice.
• How to create a powerful intention that is rooted in “enlightened motivation” Prior to each practice session (and the reason why even experienced meditators can be distracted by practicing without this awakened intention often leads them to dullness and disorientation).
• It is a simple way to increase your concentration, reduce inner distraction, and allow you to bring more. “easeful focused attention” Meditation is a good practice.
• How to get out of your house “inner critic” on the temple steps so that you can allow your meditation to unfold naturally without the distraction of worrying whether you’re “doing it right.”

MODULE THREE

A Peace Beyond Understanding:

The Unfathomable Contentment in Being

From dawn to dusk, we’re always doing something. We’re trying to achieve something, accomplish something, change something, make something happen. This engaged approach to life is vital for contributing to the world. However, it tends not to reflect a fundamental reality: The inherent freedom and fullness that is Being. In this module, we’ll consciously undertake what may be the ultimate challenge for any human being: allowing ourselves to rest in the unimaginable contentment and freedom of simply being as we are.

You’ll learn . . .

• How to reduce-circuit the ego’s relentless insistence that there is something missing from this moment and discover the profound depth and fullness that is always already here.
• Why “doing nothing” Everything changes, and how to avoid it “not doing” In to another, subtler form of “doing.”
• How to let go of the habitual presumption that you are limited and lacking, long enough to allow for the essential perfection of yourself “true nature” to reveal itself.
• How to go beyond mere “self acceptance” Find the deep peace and contentment that comes from accepting all of reality as it stands.
• Why take the time to “simply be” This paradoxically is one of the most transformative actions you can make.

MODULE FOUR

Return to Innocence

Activating the Mystery of Not Knowing

Knowledge is valued in our culture. We are valued and rewarded for what we know and often afraid to admit it when we don’t. When it comes to the mystery and potential rewards of spiritual awakening, our conceptual knowledge will only get us so far. To truly reach the vast, endless territory of awakened consciousness we must be willing and able to let go of our fears and enter into an awakened innocence. In this module, you’ll learn how to “live in the unknown” So that a profound energy, intelligence, and power that is forever beyond our comprehension can begin revealing itself in your experience.

You’ll learn . . .

• How to let go of the past to unlock the door to intuitive wisdom and spontaneity “the need to know.”.
• Our discovery is a great thing! “true nature” It does not depend on conceptual knowledge. Instead, it depends on how to let go of our attachment to certainty so that the awakened essence can continually reveal itself.
• Learn how to meditate deeply even though you have an active mind.
• How to live comfortably in your innocence “the unknown.”
• How to meet each moment of meditation–and life–with a “beginner’s mind” Discover the vast freedom of not knowing.

MODULE FIVE

Becoming aware:

The Miracle of Self-Recognizance

One definition of awakened consciousness is “awareness that is aware of itself.” Although it may sound mysterious, the best and easiest way to become aware of your own awareness is through meditation. Direct Awakening we’ll explore. The The discovery that this awakened awareness, which is always present, brings our search for freedom beyond ourselves to an end. It allows us to enter a natural state where we are always present and awake. In this module, we’ll engage a series of exercises to help you discover how to activate awakened consciousness by paying attention to the movement of awareness itself in meditation and in daily life.

You’ll learn . . .

• How to get out of this habitual identification by thoughts and feelings and access your awakened consciousness right now.
• Why awakening consciousness is the easiest route to awakening consciousness.
• Three easy practices to awaken awareness to oneself without the need to activate any special state or consciousness.
• How to recognize the essential characteristics of awakened consciousness and unleash their liberating power in your life.
• How to access the liberating spaciousness and freedom of awakened consciousness even in the midst of difficult emotions and mental chatter.

MODULE SIX

Embracing our True Nature:

Awareness Beyond the False Self

We’ve all heard that the “false self” The primary obstacle on the spiritual path is the ego. But how do you get beyond this mind?-To unleash the extraordinary capabilities of our true nature, we need to create a story about ourselves. In this module, we’ll engage a series of powerful practices for dissolving the limitations of our “false self” So that we can access the infinite power, depth, and beauty of our authentic selves.

You’ll learn . . .

• How to deconstruct deeply held beliefs systematically “false identity structure” That we all take as a given who we are.
• How letting go of your self is key to experiencing the beauty and fullness that is Life.
• The The key to accepting the radical and liberating truth is to embrace it “you are not your ego” So you can start to accept the infinite reality of your inner self.
• How to be open to the joy, freedom, and fullness that comes with being alive, without having to tie it back to a narrow, limiting view of yourself.
• This simple, but effective practice will allow you to feel the unrestricted freedom of your true nature. “supercapacities” In every area of your daily life.

MODULE SEVEEN

Shaking the Myth of Separation

The Emergence of Non-Dual Awareness

We all know the concept of “oneness.” Many people believe in our inherent unity, which has even become a new religion. But how many of you can truly say that you have transcended the illusions of duality? In this module, we’ll dive deep into one of the most essential and life-changing revelations of Enlightenment–the truth of non-duality, the liberating truth of no separation.

You’ll learn . . .

• How to cut through the most powerful illusion.
• It is a powerful way to tap into the deepest parts of our being.
• How to feel the great liberation of accepting everyone and all as an integral part you.
• What it means not to be subtle “spiritual dualism” By learning how to perceive the situation directly “already enlightened nature” All of it.

MODULE EIGHT

Surrender to the Illusions of Control

The The Sacred Art of Letting go

Many of us have achieved great success in life by trying control and driving events and circumstances to our favor. Spiritual awakening is about getting out of your way so that greater wisdom and power can guide and eventually animate your life. To allow the miraculous energy of awakening to begin to operate without obstruction, we must each find a way to surrender ourselves to a mystery beyond our mind’s comprehension. We must let go of control. In this module, we’ll learn the subtle art of letting go in meditation so that we can begin to be carried by the current of awakening.

You’ll learn . . .

• How to let go of control over your meditation to allow awakened consciousness to begin to take control “meditate you.”
• It’s about surrendering to a deeper wisdom or higher power but not letting go of control over your own life.
• How to navigate between the two polarities of unconditional surrender and mindful effort.
• Let go to unlock a deeper understanding of yourself “inner GPS” To help you navigate your life with wisdom, clarity, and unshakeable confidence
• How to let go so deeply that you’ll never want to hold on again.

MODULE NINE

There is no other place like it:

Relaxing in the Explosive Recognition That “This Is It”

The An underlying sense that we are lacking is the driving force behind our human condition. This assumption of insufficiency keeps people in a perpetual cycle of seeking happiness and fulfillment elsewhere. In this module, we’ll learn the life-The practice of meditatively seeing reality as it is now can be altered. We can stop insisting on something missing in this moment and we will be able to see the overwhelming revelation of fullness, unimaginable contentment, that is our natural state.

You’ll learn . . .

• The Secret to moving beyond a paradigm based on lack is the direct recognition of unconditional fullness and inherent freedom right now.
• Why it’s necessary to abandon any investment in the future in order to allow the extraordinary nature of the present to reveal itself.
• How to cultivate the equanimity and stability to keep steady when the uncontainable Truths of wholeness begin to overwhelm you with its immensity.
• Accepting the present moment is key to a life filled with meaning, purpose, and contribution.
• How to let go once and for all of the insistence that you aren’t enough.

MODULE TEN

The Meditation is Already Happening:

Allowing Awakening To Happen by Itself

As we become more familiar with the Practice Of Direct AwakeningAs we begin to realize that awakening takes on a life of it’s own, the less effort we put into it, the more we can relax. In the later stages of practice, we’re learning how to navigate the subtleties involved in making room for a mysterious energy and intelligence to open up within us, but without making the mistake of becoming entirely passive in the process. In this module, we’ll learn the delicate art of “getting out of our own way” so that the miracles of awakening can start to have their way with us and eventually permeate all aspects of our lives.

You’ll learn . . .

• How to “get out of the way” Meditation is a way to help you awaken naturally.
• It means to stop trying without falling into unhealthy complacency or passivity.
• Three powerful, but easy practices to experience the joy of living “effortless meditation” You can also wake up spontaneously.
• How to access the humility required to accept that the process of awakening works better when you don’t try to steer or control it.
• What it really means is to allow meditation to occur on its own.

MODULE ELEVEN

Enlightenment in Action:

The Practice Of Direct Awakening Daily Life

Even though meditation provides the foundation for extraordinary, awakened lives, the majority of our time is spent outside of meditation, engaged with the world. Imagine if every moment could be transformed into a profound spiritual practice that would allow us to awaken from our mundane lives. In this module, we’ll take our contemplative practice out of our “virtual temple” and into the marketplace to learn how to practice Direct Awakening Even as we face the complexities and challenges that come with relationships, work, play, and creative pursuits,

You’ll learn . . .

• Why trying to hold on to meditative awareness in the midst of a busy life usually doesn’t work and can actually be counterproductive–and the key shift that will enable you to turn daily life into a profound field of awakening.
• How to use “engaged inquiry practices” To continue to deepen and expand your awakening as you go through your day.
• Active transformation is an active approach to transformation that allows you to defuse and disarm the ego while still engaging with daily life.
• How to transform your relationships into dynamic “evolutionary partnerships” They will both challenge and support you in your journey to awakening.
• The 8 inner postures that allow awakened consciousness freedom to express itself in all you do.