The Diamond Approach has been developed and taught over the last twenty-five years by Hameed Ali (known chiefly by his pen name, A. H. Almaas), who is widely recognized as a leader in the integration of spirituality and psychology. This is the first book to introduce the complete spectrum of his teachings to a general audience.
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"I myself can recommend the Diamond Approach as probably the most balanced of the widely available spiritual psychologies/therapies."—Ken Wilber
"The work of A. H. Almaas places him among the greatest psychologists alive today. His brilliant vision of the human psyche embraces our Being from early development to the highest realms of spirit. From this he then offers a new language and direct approach for awakening to this manifold nature."—Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart , coauthor of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom
"This is the first book to bring the main ideas of the Diamond Approach together in one place. That makes it an invaluable resource for every serious student of consciousness and psychology. The surprise is that this resource is delectable, a juicy morsel that engages the mind and the heart of the reader. It's at the top of my list for recommended reading this year."—Sherry Ruth Anderson, coauthor of The Feminine Face of God and The Cultural Creatives
"The work of A. H. Almaas places him among the greatest psychologists alive today. His brilliant vision of the human psyche embraces our Being from early development to the highest realms of spirit. From this he then offers a new language and direct approach for awakening to this manifold nature."—Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart , coauthor of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom
"This is the first book to bring the main ideas of the Diamond Approach together in one place. That makes it an invaluable resource for every serious student of consciousness and psychology. The surprise is that this resource is delectable, a juicy morsel that engages the mind and the heart of the reader. It's at the top of my list for recommended reading this year."—Sherry Ruth Anderson, coauthor of The Feminine Face of God and The Cultural Creatives
About the Author
John Davis is a senior student of A. H. Almaas and a teacher of the Diamond Approach. He is also a professor of psychology at the Metropolitan State College of Denver and a senior adjunct faculty member at the Naropa Institute.
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A.H.Almaas' diamong approach is a powerful spiritual practice that deals with the unconcious barriers to enlightenment that other spiritual practices overlook. And Davis' book is an excellent summary of the subject.
Unfortunately the diamond approach is not available to most people. It can't be practiced on your own. Furthermore, Almaas' own books are difficult to get through. A more accesible approach to this objective can be found in Susan Thesenga's "The Undefended Self."
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Essential introduction to the work of A.H. Almaas and Diamond Approach,
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If you're at all curious about what A.H. Almaas is talking about in his many Diamond Approach books, get this one first. He lays out the fundamentals of the teaching about The Work.
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This great introduction to Almaas'teachings. Reading the books written by A.H. Almaas can be a little dificult to understand, specially for foreigners like me who are not native english readers. This books has the major concepts condensed in only one book. I found this very usefull.
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THE AIM OF THE DIAMOND APPROACH is to live fully and deeply. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Diamond Approach, Personal Essence, Essential Identity, Merging Gold, Essential Strength, Essential Compassion, Diamond Guidance, Theory of Holes, Essential Will, Strength Essence, Swamp Thing, Living Daylight New!
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THE AIM OF THE DIAMOND APPROACH is to live fully and deeply. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
deficient emptiness, false qualities, ontological presence, false pearl, false personality, dense space, absolute mystery Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Diamond Approach, Personal Essence, Essential Identity, Merging Gold, Essential Strength, Essential Compassion, Diamond Guidance, Theory of Holes, Essential Will, Strength Essence, Swamp Thing, Living Daylight New!
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- The Point of Existence: Transformations of Narcissism in Self-Realization (Diamond Mind Series) by A. H. Almaas in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- What Really Matters: Searching for Wisdom in America by Tony Schwartz in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Essence: The Diamond Approach to Inner Realization by A. H. Almaas in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Elixir of Enlightenment by A. H. Almaas in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Eye of Spirit: An Integral Vision for a World Gone Slightly Mad by Ken Wilber in Front Matter, and Back Matter
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- Buddhist Practice on Western Ground: Reconciling Eastern Ideals and Western Psychology by Harvey Aronson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Mystics, Masters, Saints, and Sages: Stories of Enlightenment by Robert Ullman on page 229, and Back Matter
- The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram: Nine Faces of the Soul by Sandra Maitri in Back Matter
- The Cultural Creatives: How 50 Million People Are Changing the World by Paul H. Ray Ph.D. in Back Matter
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