Only That: The Life and Teaching of Sailor Bob Adamson

by Kalyani Lawry

Through John Wheeler and other influential teachers, and through his two books of dialogues, Sailor Bob Adamson has become a familiar name to those interested in non-dual spirituality. With assistance from friends and family, and from Bob himself, Kalyani Lawry has compiled an absorbing account of his life illustrated with photographs from Bob's personal collection. The second part of 'Only That' consists of dialogues which have an immediacy that is "closer than your breathing, nearer than your hands and feet" and a depth that reflects Bob's life experience while pointing clearly to the ultimate reality 'Thou art That'.

Genres: Spirituality

180 pages, Paperback

First published July 30, 2010

Reviews

[Dean Paradiso]

A good combination of a personal down to earth biography of a modern spiritual master (without a "spiritual ego"), and then some of his conversational teachings in the latter part of the book. Overall, a good read, and gives a good feel for Sailor Bob's lifetime work. As a spiritual resource in itself, I would call it the 'icing on the nondual cake'.. this type of purist Advaita generally makes the most sense to those who have done some investigation/practices prior.. rather than people attempting to pick it up for the first time.

[Nebojsa Beat]

Loved the book. I already read "Presence Awareness", and Bob's teachings are simple and clear and cut through mind bullshit like a razor. I bought this one just in order to "support" Bob, hahah. Because, everything you need to know is already in "Presence Awareness", maybe you don't even need to read the full thing.