Adyashanti on Spiritual Awakening

Aug 3, 2021

Adyashanti, an acclaimed American spiritual teacher and author, dives into the complexities of spiritual awakening. He shares insights from his book, highlighting how innate competitiveness has shaped his journey. The discussion emphasizes the balance of positive and negative traits and the importance of trust in awakening. Adyashanti distinguishes between fleeting moments of awakening and lasting enlightenment, critiquing the desire for definitive labels. He also explores the connection between spiritual growth and mental health, advocating for compassion in personal journeys.

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ADVICE

Feed Both Wolves

Feed your "good wolf" through mindfulness and attention.
Embrace your "dark side" without indulging in it, finding creativity and inspiration within.

ANECDOTE

Competitive Nature

Adyashanti's competitive nature, present from birth, affected his spiritual growth.
He initially applied it to meditation but realized its limitations in that context.

ADVICE

Recognize Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Identify your strengths and recognize when they're working against you.
Adapt your approach; what works in one context may not work in another, requiring new skills.

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This is Adyashanti’s fourth time as a guest on the show! He’s an American spiritual teacher who offers talks, online study courses, and retreats in the U.S. and abroad. He’s also the co-founder of the Open Gate Sangha Meditation Center and is the author of many books, including the one he and Eric discuss in this episode, The Direct Way: Thirty Practices to Evoke Awakening.

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In This Interview, Adyashanti and I Discuss Spiritual Awakening and …

His book, The Direct Way: Thirty Practices to Evoke Awakening
The evolution of his innate competitive nature and its role in his spiritual growth
That we tend to go towards our strengths in any situation, regardless of whether or not it’s what the situation actually calls for
How he describes spirituality
His teacher’s instruction to him: “Always and only teach from your own experience.”
His answer to the question What do you trust?
The Spiritual Heart
The difference he sees in awakening and enlightenment
The damaging myths of awakening

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Adyashanti, you might also enjoy these other episodes:

Adyashanti on Living in the Service of Truth (Part 1)

Adyashanti on Living in the Service of Truth (Part 2)

Awakening in Life with Ryan Oelke

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