Radiant Mindfulness: How to Reach the Awakened State Beyond the Mind
✍️ Will Johnson, Matthew DuplessieCurrently unavailable
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Johnson and Duplessie present a revolutionary approach to mindfulness, transcending passive observation to cultivate a dynamic, embodied awareness. Drawing from the Buddha's advanced instructions in the Satipatthana Sutta, particularly the practice of breathing throughout the entire body, this guide teaches how to physiologically shift consciousness. Through somatic exercises and 'koans,' readers learn to awaken the body, liberate their breath, and expand their sensory perception, moving towards a spontaneous, radiant state beyond the confines of ordinary mental mindfulness.
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“Radiant Mindfulness is Will Johnson's masterwork--a clear, potent, and deeply embodied guide to living a wakeful life. Drawing on decades of experiential insight, he shows with rare precision that true mindfulness does not emerge from transcending the body but from entering it fully. A must-read handbook for anyone seeking to free their practice from the confines of the meditation cushion.”
📝 Description: Radiant Mindfulness: How to Reach the Awakened State Beyond the Mind
📑 What's inside
- Introduction: Back to the Future
- PART 1
- Foundations of Radiance
- You Are How You Breathe The Path of the Dropping of Prefixes: From Unconsciousness to Sciousness
- PART 2
- The Practice ofRadiant Mindfulness
- The Two Prerequisites
- The First Prerequisite
- The Second Prerequisite
- Rising and Falling
- Rising and Falling of the Belly
- Rising and Falling through the
- Whole Body
- Freeing Your Neck
- Radiant Vision, Radiant Sound
- Removing the Virtual Virtual-Reality Headset
- Softening Vision
- Adding Sound to Vision
- Walking on the Earth
- Walking with Grace
- Moving through Life
- The Radiant Glow of Loving-Kindness Loving Yourself
- Kiss of Love
- Reverse Engineering Enlightenment
- Recipe for Radiant Mindfulness
- Instructions on Breathing from the
- Satipatthana Sutta
- Radiant Breathing through the
- Whole Body
- Rocketing to Inner Space and Back
- Ten Breaths of Radiance
- Afterword: The Birthing of Western Dharma Author's Note The Song of Radiant Mindfulness
💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers seeking to move beyond the limitations of standard mindfulness will find profound value in this guide, particularly those who feel stuck in passive observation. It appeals to individuals eager to integrate physical sensation with spiritual awakening, offering a tangible path to transcend ordinary mental confines. If you are drawn to the idea of breathing life into every cell and liberating your breath through somatic exercises, this book provides the necessary framework for spontaneous, radiant awareness. It is ideal for practitioners ready to engage with koans and advanced instructions from the Satipatthana Sutta to physiologically shift their consciousness toward a dynamic, embodied state.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Johnson and Duplessie offer a compelling, albeit specialized, approach to mindfulness that prioritizes physical embodiment over abstract thought. While the promise of unlocking profound awareness through cellular breathing is enticing, this text demands active participation rather than passive reading. It does not suit those seeking quick fixes or purely intellectual spiritual theories, as it requires genuine somatic engagement. Readers expecting a conventional meditation manual may find its focus on physiological shifts and koans too intense or unconventional. However, for those willing to embrace the challenge of liberating their breath and expanding sensory perception, it serves as a vital resource for transcending the mind's ordinary boundaries.
❓ Frequently asked questions
📖 Who should read this
If you've explored traditional mindfulness but yearn for a more profound, physical awakening, this book offers a transformative path. It's for practitioners ready to deepen their connection to their own body and liberate their awareness beyond mere mental observation.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Embodied Awareness Practice
This text champions a shift from mental observation to a full-body, sensory experience of the present moment. It's not merely about watching thoughts but about inhabiting your physical form as a direct pathway to deeper consciousness, integrating breath and sensation for a holistic, integrated presence in daily life.
Beyond Static Mindfulness
The book critically examines the limitations of conventional mindfulness, proposing a dynamic, spontaneous state of being. It suggests that while foundational, passive observation can be transcended, guiding practitioners to a more active, vibrant engagement with their internal and external landscape, fostering a genuine, liberating awakening.
The Breath's Liberating Power
Central to this practice is the profound instruction to fully integrate breath throughout the entire body, as originally taught by the Buddha. This transformative technique aims to alter physiological states, unlocking new levels of consciousness and facilitating a release from mental constraints, leading to a more expansive, awakened experience.
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Satipatthana Sutta
- Somatic Koans
- Embodied Awareness
📔 Questions to reflect on
- How does focusing your breath throughout your entire body shift your perception of your physical self and your present moment?
- Reflect on a time your mind felt 'static' during mindfulness. How might a more embodied, spontaneous approach have changed that experience?
- What sensations arise when you intentionally open yourself to vision and sound without mental commentary, allowing them to simply *be* within your awareness?
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