The Institute of Spiritual Awakening (ISA) was formed to serve seekers all around the world in the realization of the true Self.
To realize the truth of who you really are is an impulse not only shared by all of humanity, but by everything in the universe.
Mahatma Ghandi once said, “There is no way to peace, peace is the way” and of course he meant that one cannot achieve peace through external action, rather that to experience peace is to be peace.
In this way, there is nothing for you to do, to become, or even to learn in order to awaken - there is only the stripping away of all other things until the individual disappears and the Self is revealed.
As such, the ISA is not an institute of learning - but rather, one of deconstructing. It is through unbecoming and self inquiry that one's true nature is discovered - shining, brilliant, and unbounded .... having always been there.
~ Jason Sawicki
Founder of the Institute of Spiritual Awakening
Questioner:
If my real self is peace and love,
why is it so restless?
Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj:
It is not your real being that is restless, but its reflection in the mind appears restless because the mind is restless. It is just like the reflection of the moon in the water stirred by the wind. The wind of desire stirs the mind and the 'me', which is but a reflection of the Self in the mind, appears changeful. But these ideas of movement, of restlessness, of pleasure and pain are all in the mind. The Self stands beyond the mind, aware, but unconcerned.
As can be seen - both exist, the form and the fundamental pattern from which it arises. The illusion is separation, the Truth is union.
Like a wave that emerges from the ocean, so do all forms emerge from Consciousness
The thinking mind is what creates duality, Truth lies beyond
All forms, while different on the surface, are an expression of the one Source that is nameless and unchanging.
All form arises from pure potentiality; Consciousness which transitions from being at rest, unchanging and timeless - to being in movement, where experience occurs through the rich diversity of form.
Take the 3D stereogram pictures to the right, at first glance, they appear flat, formless, and unchanging.
Upon further investigation however, form seems to literally pop out of the picture.
Which is Truth? The form or the pattern in which the form arises?
Click on the pictures to expand them.
[click here for tips on how to see the 3d images]
Maharaj
Maharshi
Nirmala
Teachings
The Institute of Spiritual Awakening offers guidance to spiritual seekers through one to one personal teachings as well as group satsangs.
Discussions often include core works of widely known non-dual teachers, such as those shown to the right, as well as exploration of leading science. Personal teachings can be held in person, over the phone, or through the internet via Skype or email.
Pricing
There is no charge, all teaching sessions are free.
The only costs which may be incurred are the purchasing of suggested texts or DVDs, if desired, all of which can be found in our online bookstore at the lowest prices available.
The Insitute of Spiritual Awakening does accept donations to help expand the reach of these teachings to people all across the world. Any donation is gratiously received.
Q: What is spiritual awakening?
A: Spiritual awakening refers to a leap in conscious perception that intuitively recognizes the divinity that is inherent in all things. As an experience, it can be similar to lucid dreaming - where the dreamer awakens in the dream to realize that he is both the creator and the experiencer.
Q: What is enlightenment?
A: Enlightenment is the full awakening of the Self - a full and loving unity with what is.
Q: I have a religious background and have faith in God, does the Institute of Spiritual Awakening have anything to offer me?
A: Until the illusion of the separate 'me' has been intuitively realized, the teachings can be of use. Truth is not exclusive, it does not divide; rather, it unites. In this way, the teachings are whole with all perspectives, while at the same time transcendent of them entirely.
Q: I have heard several names that seem to refer to God, are they all the same?
A: There have been many names throughout history - God, Brahma, the Supreme, the Father, the Source, Truth, Yahweh, Elohim, Nirankar, Bhagwan, Allah, the Absolute, the Almighty, the Universe, the Self, Presence, and Consciousness ... to highlight some of the names used to refer to the same One. These can all be used inexchangeably and are in truth only superficial pointers to that which is nameless, formless, and outside of conception.
Q: Do I need a Guru to awaken?
A: Gurus can be very helpful in pointing to the Truth, but are not any more necessary to spiritual awakening than the rustling leaves are to the existence of the wind. What is to be realized is that the most important Guru is found within and that awakening always comes from the discovery of one's own inner wisdom.
Q: If I am to 'unlearn' what I know, why are there so many teachers presented for discussion?
A: Many find that the pointers of one teacher may resonate more than another. This is natural since the teachers presented have different ways of using language to point to the same truth. One may come to know many teachers, just one or two, or even none at all.
Q: Are there any pre-requisites to enrolling for personal teachings?
A: Reaching this site is enough of a pre-requisite as it indicates the desire to uncover the Truth. Earnestness and a willingness to be guided are the intentions which provide the fertile ground for the flower of awakening to bloom.
ispiritualawakening_gmail.com
Checkout
