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The Magic of Awareness

By: Anam Thubten,Sharon Roe
Narrated by: Fred Stella
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The paradox of awareness is very profound and yet very simple. It can't be described because it has no objective qualities and no limitation. Sometimes it comes naturally to the surface when we are fully in the present moment and no longer lost in thought or mental projections. Pure consciousness is neither high nor low, neither pleasant nor unpleasant, neither good nor bad. No matter where we are, no matter what we are doing, we always have an immediate access to that inner stillness. It can be experienced in an instant in all circumstances once we know how to pay attention to it. It is utterly peaceful and it is also insightful, so it sees through all illusions. Whenever there is a moment of being deluded, we can use that moment to practice settling in the very perfect sphere of the Buddha mind without trying to change anything. When we reside in that liberated mind, we find the very thing we have been seeking all along.

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It Is!

I keep stopping in to listen to "The Magic of Awareness" just to remind myself of what is at this moment is what I am aware of - I know sounds like I have no clue - but - the book makes me think - I like to think. Listen it to it to unwind from a stressful work day. I am not even sure if I understand it all ..but..like the subject.

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outstanding .

It has awaken me from the superficial and materialistic and ignorance life,that I have been struggling for many years.

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Mind blown. What a great, beautiful book.

I’ve bought a fair share of books on Buddhism, awareness and non-duality, and this one rises above them all with down to earth teachings, relatable metaphors and examples, clear language and mostly free of scholarly terminology.

Didn’t know Anam Thubten at all before diving into this book. Now I know what a great teacher he is.

Also, the narration by Fred Stella was stellar -may the silly pun be excused. Very clear and enthusiastic, with a highly likable tone of voice.

Anyway, totally recommend this book. Plus, the price is great. Buy it now, there will be no regrets.

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Primordial Purity

This audiobook is a true gem. Awareness IS Magic. See for yourself. Many of my reviews are lengthy so I want to keep this one minimal. Flipping Consciousness sounds like a great new mantra. Be still, open heart, and lighten up. Namasté

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"Laying down our burden"

What made the experience of listening to The Magic of Awareness the most enjoyable?

Frank Stella's earnest, emphatic, but calm narration is well matched to Anam Thubten's insistent message that urges the listener to abandon the ego's defenses to find bliss within.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Not applicable. This is aimed at Buddhist meditators and practitioners. I reckon it's too advanced for those without some experience with the teachings and the path. It may encourage, like his other book "No Self, No Problem," those who have hit a dry spell.

What does Fred Stella bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Buddhist teachers convey their instruction by personal conferences and talks so the oral nature of this medium makes it well-suited. His steady voice deepens the ambiance.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, as it is too much to take in. Even four hours at twenty minutes or so a chapter concentrates a lot to ponder. The oral presentation may reward revisiting and rewinding. My one improvement would have been an introduction, as the chapters feel more discrete and the unifying approach taken by Thubten needs more attention and effort to be grasped, especially given the audiobook. The words are often simple but the intentions are profound.

Any additional comments?

Thubten's theme is that the dharma tells us to "lay down our mental burden," the constructions of the mind that prevent it from seeing the "groundless ground" and the Tibetan concept of "luminous mind" that transcends by "prajna" our thoughts and concepts. He wants us to abandon our "spiritual library" accumulated of concepts learned but not experienced. This "prison of duality" prevents the ego from dying and ultimate truth emerging. "Oneness-emptiness" cannot be found by speculation but by direct encounter.

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This book has great persoective on staying present

Great narrator and help in understanding enlightenment. "The path is the path" was my favorite part.

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What are you waiting for?

Life is a gift. Anam Thubten, in his simple, direct and refreshing way, opens the door for us to step into the enlightened life- full of acceptance, joy and love. There is no 'my life', there is only Life.

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Excellent text, superb audible book!

Love it. The straightforward text is a breath of fresh air. It brings me back often to listen again and again -- keeps me keenly interested and continually learn more. The narrator is easy to listen to and does an excellent job throughout.

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very informative

Gives you insight into how the mind works. I also enjoy how the book explains duality, and how you have been lying to yourself, and how you are more capable then you think you are.

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Dissappointing but good for fallingasleep to...

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

It made better sense

Would you ever listen to anything by Anam Thubten and Sharon Roe again?

No. Not really.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Fred Stella?

No prefference.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Magic of Awareness?

About 90 percent of it.

Any additional comments?

If you are looking for 4.5 hours of "how great enlightenment is" without any real way to get to enlightenment then this book is for you. However, as the review suggests, it is a cheap way to fall asleep at night/

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