Make Me One with Everything: Buddhist Meditations to Awaken from the Illusion of Separation
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Lama Surya Das masterfully unpacks the deep truth behind the familiar joke, "Make me one with everything," revealing how meditation serves not just for inner peace but as a gateway to all-encompassing connection. This volume introduces "intermeditation," a unique approach rooted in Tibetan Buddhist wisdom, designed to dissolve the illusion of separation. It guides readers to commune with every aspect of existence—from intimate relationships to the natural world—cultivating a profound sense of oneness that extends far beyond the traditional meditation cushion, transforming daily life into a continuous spiritual practice.
Praise for this book
“In this book, the most published and perhaps best known American Tibetan Buddhist writer unfolds his teaching of 'inter-meditation, ' a path to discovering, as he says, 'Our oneness with everything.' The author's folksy writing style and extensive use of examples, personal anecdotes, and stories makes this book eminently accessible to beginner and advanced alike.”
“Make Me One with Everything is an important contribution to the new discussion of the future of religion and spirituality in our globalizing age. Sociologists identify this discussion as a 'strategic divide' ripe with 'religious identity paradox' as we move from parochial, tradition-driven religion to the difficulties of a global multicultural civilization. The insights in this book shed important light on how diversity need not become difference and then division. Three cheers!”
“Surya Das has taken a huge and profound leap into Relational Buddhism and inter-meditation through his original co-meditations and other daily life practices and spiritual exercises. This is a beautiful and practical book revealing what the ancient teachings and teachers can powerfully illuminate about deepening and strengthening relationships in our contemporary lives. A wonderful, highly readable, and wise contribution to the awakening-awareness movement today!”
📝 Description: Make Me One with Everything: Buddhist Meditations to Awaken from the Illusion of Separation
💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
This book is an ideal companion for seekers who feel the weight of modern isolation and long to dissolve the rigid boundaries of the self. It is particularly suited for those interested in practical spirituality that extends beyond formal sitting practice into daily life. Readers will gain a tangible framework for experiencing profound unity through their breath and interactions with the natural world. It serves as a gentle yet powerful guide for anyone wishing to transform ordinary moments into opportunities for spiritual connection, offering clarity on how to live out the joke of 'Make me one with everything' in a meaningful, grounded way.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Lama Surya Das offers a refreshing approach by framing meditation as a gateway to all-encompassing connection rather than mere inner peace. The concept of 'intermeditation' is compelling for those seeking to integrate spirituality with everyday existence. However, this text may not suit readers looking for rigorous academic analysis or strict doctrinal adherence to traditional Tibetan texts. It also might feel too simplistic for advanced practitioners already well-versed in non-dual philosophy. Those preferring dense theological discourse over accessible, practical guidance may find the tone overly casual. Ultimately, it is a warm invitation rather than a scholarly treatise, best appreciated by those open to its specific brand of accessible mysticism.
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📖 Who should read this
If you seek more than just personal calm, but a vibrant, all-encompassing connection to life itself, this volume offers a profound path. It's for those yearning to integrate spiritual practice into every aspect of their existence, moving beyond isolated moments of mindfulness to a state of continuous, unified presence.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Dissolving Separation
This book directly confronts the illusion of individual isolation, guiding practitioners to perceive and experience the inherent interconnectedness of all phenomena. It offers practical methods for recognizing that the boundaries we perceive between ourselves and others, or between self and environment, are not fundamental, leading to a more expansive and unified worldview.
Integrated Daily Practice
Moving beyond formal seated meditation, the text advocates for "intermeditation" as a way to infuse every moment with mindful awareness and connection. It demonstrates how seemingly ordinary interactions—with loved ones, strangers, or nature—can become opportunities for profound spiritual insight and the cultivation of an all-encompassing sense of unity.
Tibetan Buddhist Wisdom
Drawing deeply from the core insights of Tibetan Buddhism, Lama Surya Das translates complex philosophical concepts into accessible, actionable practices. The book grounds its teachings in ancient traditions that emphasize the deeply interconnected nature of reality, offering a contemporary pathway for both new and experienced meditators to engage with the dharma.
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Dharma
- Oneness
- Intermeditation
📔 Questions to reflect on
- Recall a moment when you felt profoundly 'at one' with something or someone. How did that experience manifest in your body and mind?
- Consider someone you find challenging. How might the principles of 'intermeditation' help you approach this relationship with a sense of underlying unity?
- How can you consciously extend your meditative awareness beyond your formal practice into a mundane daily activity, like washing dishes or walking?
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