Description
- What are the stages of spiritual awakening?
- How does the direct approach of the pathless path encourage awakening?
- What are the common challenges on this path, and how can we work with them?
- How does nondual spirituality differ from other spiritual perspectives?
- What is the role of a teacher, and what are the potential pitfalls?
- How can we live from an awakened understanding in every moment of our lives?
- How does trauma affect the awakening process?
As a teacher and psychotherapist, Bodian demystifies awakening with his down-to-earth approach, offering practical teachings, meditations, direct pointers, and exercises to help you not only wake up but also integrate your realization into the ordinary situations and relationships you encounter in everyday life. Those new to the spiritual path, as well as fans of teachers like Adyashanti, Eckhart Tolle, Loch Kelly, and Sam Harris, will find this an invaluable guide to nondual wisdom and the pathless path.
Author: Stephan Bodian
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 05/19/2026
Pages: 264
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
ISBN13: 9781645474722
ISBN10: 1645474720
BISAC Categories:
- Self-Help | Spiritual
- Religion | Spirituality
- Mind, Body, Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth
About the Author
STEPHAN BODIAN is the founder of the School for Awakening and author of several books, including Meditation for Dummies (which has sold over half a million copies), Wake Up Now, and Beyond Mindfulness. A psychotherapist by training as well as a seasoned spiritual teacher, Bodian integrates nondual wisdom with Western psychology, pioneering a unique style that combines self-inquiry and nondual insight with practical applications to address the individual needs of his students.

