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That Which is Before You: An Invitation to Enlightenment
Discover an unexpected and profound journey, filled with direct insight, fresh teachings, and guidance for spiritual practice. That Which is Before You is a testimonial, an invitation, and a guidebook written by an ordinary person, who at the age of forty-three, after thirty years of searching, stumbled into enlightenment. He has since endeavored to help others on the spiritual path, and to point toward the realization that great mystics have described throughout the ages.
As a spiritual teacher, Matthew offers direct insight into awakening. He addresses the deep mystery of our true nature through present experience, and when necessary, through a broad knowledge of traditions and practices. His teachings are universal, not tied to any specific religion or philosophy, and are uncompromising of a truth which lies beyond all words, all thoughts, all concepts.
“This is a deadly serious book, direct and to the point. If you read it, follow the instructions, and the time is ripe, it will kill your false sense of self and reveal That Which You Truly Are!” — Joel Morwood, Author of The Way of Selflessness
“Matthew Lowes articulates spiritual awakening as only a skilled writer can, and in so doing, provides a map for others to follow. This is an important book.” — Liz Cratty, MAAT, Theologian and Author
“Like a gut punch to your consciousness and beliefs about the nature of reality. Sometimes your delusions need to be knocked out of you. It can hurt and be scary, but there’s a clarity that’s impossible to deny.” — Kaizen Taki, Founder of Movement Daily
As a spiritual teacher, Matthew offers direct insight into awakening. He addresses the deep mystery of our true nature through present experience, and when necessary, through a broad knowledge of traditions and practices. His teachings are universal, not tied to any specific religion or philosophy, and are uncompromising of a truth which lies beyond all words, all thoughts, all concepts.
“This is a deadly serious book, direct and to the point. If you read it, follow the instructions, and the time is ripe, it will kill your false sense of self and reveal That Which You Truly Are!” — Joel Morwood, Author of The Way of Selflessness
“Matthew Lowes articulates spiritual awakening as only a skilled writer can, and in so doing, provides a map for others to follow. This is an important book.” — Liz Cratty, MAAT, Theologian and Author
“Like a gut punch to your consciousness and beliefs about the nature of reality. Sometimes your delusions need to be knocked out of you. It can hurt and be scary, but there’s a clarity that’s impossible to deny.” — Kaizen Taki, Founder of Movement Daily
228 pages, Paperback
Published March 18, 2020
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November 15, 2025
It’s all here in straight talk from someone who has direct experience of realizing his true nature. He is persistent and unrelenting. I also love how Lowes is meticulous in his use of language to point toward this Truth—to the nothing that is everything. It reminds me of another favorite enlightened author, Franklin Merrell-Wolff.
May 2, 2025
Hard to do better
Possibly the best resolution I've seen of the age old practice-is-essential-but-can-never-work paradox, this book is extremely clear, concise, undiluted, focused on essentials, and entirely devoid of "mystical talk". It is also very well-written -- an unnecessary but nice bonus in this crowded genre.
Possibly the best resolution I've seen of the age old practice-is-essential-but-can-never-work paradox, this book is extremely clear, concise, undiluted, focused on essentials, and entirely devoid of "mystical talk". It is also very well-written -- an unnecessary but nice bonus in this crowded genre.
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