Already Awake [Paperback]

Nathan Gill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2004

Nathan Gill is a rare voice in contemporary spirituality. Speaking with consistent clarity, he points out that all prescriptions for escape from the drama of separation instead serve as its reinforcement. Compiled from transcripts of one-to-one dialogues and group meetings, the talks featured in Already Awake present the essential message of non-duality in a profound yet straightforward way. Also included by way of an introduction to the main text, is a revised version of Nathan's first book, Clarity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Non-Duality Press (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0954779223
• ISBN-13: 978-0954779221
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #983,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A life changing book, September 5, 2005

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Norman E. Babbitt (Portland, Or) - See all my reviews
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Nathan Gill's book, Already Awake, was mind blowing in a
beautiful, subtle life changing way. So much of what is termed Advaita and non-dual teaching (which I have been steeped in now for over 4 years) has an elitist aspect that directs people to follow various prescriptions to get somewhere, purportedly to what is real, beyond the illusions of ego. Previously, I was wholeheartedly into this approach. Nathan's book so clearly depicts what is so glaringly obvious, that if one is even in the least open to the fact that there can be no movement toward or away from what is, then a deep seeing is just about unavoidable. Ego identified or not, "awakeness" is not something distant and rare, but is all that is. This book puts this realization in the most simple and direct manner. There is not a trace of elitism or self-aggrandizement, whatsoever. There is a real, warm, open invitation to just see the obvious and to celebrate everything as the expression of the divine by the divine as the divine. Nothing and no one is excluded. So many teachings seem to place themselves above the so-called "ordinary" people. Nathan does anything but this with his words. The expression that comes through him is simply the humble beloved embracing, being all and everyone and everything and being no-thing and no one. I fell in love with what is, as it is, as I am and seem to be. This is miraculous and my gratitude is endless.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best, January 28, 2005

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Douglas Adams (Iowa, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Already Awake (Paperback)

For even the most seasoned Advaita traveler, Nathan's book may be considered the 'end of the road'. With beautiful simplicity he puts to rest the hidden duality that seems to reside within even the most profound expressions of non-duality. This allows spiritual seeking with all of it's inherent suffering to come to an end in a truly effortless way.
Nathan's book is clear, simple and profoundly complete. I consider it to be the highest expression of non-duality available in print.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clarity in the palm of your hand, September 9, 2005

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Atagrasin "Mr Beyong" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Already Awake (Paperback)

Already Awake book is the clearest exposition of pure Advaita I've read..Nathan point's out that all prescriptions for escape from the drama of separation actually serve as its reinforcement.What is right now is perfection,and when this is recognized the seeking for the marvellous or for the blissfulness end. If you feel at all drawn to this awakening, I can't imagine a clearer way to be introduced.
Mr Beyong