| The Book of Not Knowing: Exploring the True Nature of Self, Mind, and Consciousness Contributor(s): Ralston, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 1556438575 ISBN-13: 9781556438578 Publisher: North Atlantic Books OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2010 Annotation: Over decades of martial arts and meditation practice, Peter Ralston discovered a curious and paradoxical fact: that true awareness arises from a state of not-knowing." "Even the most sincere investigation of self and spirit, he says, is often sabotaged by our tendency to grab too quickly for answers and ideas as we retreat to the safety of the known. This "Hitchhiker's Guide to Awareness" provides helpful guideposts along an experiential journey for those Western minds predisposed to wandering off to old habits, cherished presumptions, and a stubbornly solid sense of self. With ease and clarity Ralston teaches readers how to become aware of the background patterns that they are usually too busy, stressed, or distracted to notice. "The Book of Not Knowing" points out the ways people get stuck in their lives and offers readers a way to make fresh choices about every aspect of their lives, from a place of awareness instead of autopilot. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth - Self-help | Personal Growth - General - Philosophy | Zen |
| Dewey: 126 |
| LCCN: 2009015610 |
| Physical Information: 1.7" H x 5.94" W x 9" (1.94 lbs) 600 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - New Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For fans of Eckhart Tolle--a guide to mastering self-awareness through direct experience rather than old presumptions or harmful thought patterns Through decades of martial arts and meditation practice, Peter Ralston discovered a curious and paradoxical fact: that true awareness arises from a state of not-knowing. Even the most sincere investigation of self and spirit, he says, is often sabotaged by our tendency to grab too quickly for answers and ideas as we retreat to the safety of the known. This Hitchhiker's Guide to Awareness provides helpful guideposts along an experiential journey for those Western minds predisposed to wandering off to old habits, cherished presumptions, and a stubbornly solid sense of self. With ease and clarity, Ralston teaches readers how to become aware of the background patterns that they are usually too busy, stressed, or distracted to notice. The Book of Not Knowing points out the ways people get stuck in their lives and offers readers a way to make fresh choices about every aspect of their lives--from a place of awareness instead of autopilot. |