![Shift into Freedom: The Science and Practice of Open-Hearted Awareness by [Kelly, Loch]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41S-8hqXD6L._SY346_.jpg)
Loch Kelly has put together something quite unique and remarkable here. The book contains 31 (give or take) exercises, or “glimpses” as he calls them, and it is these glimpses that open the way via small glimpses many times. These exercises come in a variety of formats. Some are awareness exercises, feeling into or from awareness. Others are more of a pointing out of awareness. Some are structured more akin to traditional meditation practices, but are rarely taught in the west; an example of this the King of Samadhi practice (of Samadhiraja Sutra fame). Doing a number of glimpses in a row is a potent and effective protocol. With a little bit of practice you can do them just about anywhere.
The book isn’t just these glimpse exercises though. Loch situates the practices within the context of contemporary psychology, neuroscience and contemplative traditions. The book is, in effect, the operating instructions, user guide and text book for the glimpses. Many of these glimpses are based on mahamudra techniques that are usually only taught as advanced practices, but are nonetheless highly effective for laypersons who have not undergone various preliminary practices. Loch is authorized by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche to teach sutra mahamudra. He is also authorized to teach by Adyashanti.
Over the past couple of years, I have had the good fortune to have practiced in person with Loch, in settings from a couple of hours to a five day retreat, and can personally attest to the efficacy of these techniques. Seekers: do check this out; you’ll be glad you did.
There is also a separate companion audio CD that contains the glimpses that lend themselves nicely to sorting into smart phone playlists (these work well on public transportation too).
- File Size: 2977 KB
- Print Length: 288 pages
- Publisher: Sounds True (September 1, 2015)
- Publication Date: September 1, 2015
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
- Language: English
- ASIN: B013RLHMW2
- Text-to-Speech:
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- Word Wise: Not Enabled
- Lending: Not Enabled
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#251,514 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #252 in Meditation (Kindle Store)
- #284 in Occult Spiritualism
- #569 in Buddhism (Kindle Store)
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