The Open Path: Recognizing Nondual Awareness

by Elias Amidon

Interest in nondual awareness as the essence of spiritual awakening, free from the obligations and cultural references of a particular religion, is rapidly expanding throughout the Western world. Those who have sought out and followed spiritual paths, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Sufism, Kabbalism, etc., have often found themselves coming up against a kind of ceiling in their longing for spiritual awakening. This can be a result of the religion’s cultural context or a belief system that may not see awakening as something within the reach of adherents. The Open Path is an excellent guide to the realization of the silent ground of all being and to the expression of that realization in the diverse conditions of their lives.

Genres: Spirituality, Religion, Nonfiction

241 pages, Paperback

First published September 16, 2012

Reviews

[Puran Lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elias Amidon is one of those rare voices who can render sometimes intellectually challenging ideas with such clarity and such heart that they become instantly comprehensible and useful. Is there is a better book about how to live as fully integrated, present, happy and effective human beings?

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the realm of books on nonduality, "The Open Path" stands out as a practical and often poetic guide to experiencing and abiding in nondual awareness. It encourages us to become our own "creative artist of awakening",realizing that that which we seek has always been right here.

Elias Amidon, Pir of the Sufi Way, has studied various forms of spirituality for decades, and he has been teaching Open Path programs (which use the essays from this book) since 2005. This book brilliantly brings together Elias' wisdom, along with that of other teachers, both historic and contemporary. It is truly a valuable resource for those of us who are ready for the end of "the seeker".

[Skye · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book of astounding essays has had a profound and permanent effect on my life. I have questioned everything that I believed, and in fact, have given up "belief" as a way to move through life. I now prefer relying upon direct experience.

Amidon's language is profound and beautiful. This is a must-read book if you are drawn by the nondual.

[Simon Vivian · Rating 5 out of 5]

The clearest book I have ever read on non-duality and written with a great heart quality. This points us toward the clear and present moment that is here now without dogma or jargon, just fresh, lucid and inspirational. And there is nothing we need to do as this moment is already here, we just have to open to it.

[Daniel Pandolph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most helpful guide to non-dual thinking.