THIS BRILLIANT CONTRIBUTION TO OUR MODERN UNDERSTANDING OF authentic IDENTITY & PRESENCE BRINGS US TO A NEW AWARENESS OF OURSELVES Lama Surya Das Author of Awakening the Buddha Within This practical guide to accessing an awakened state in everyday life draws on Enza Vita's own profound encounter with enlightenment Written for anyone who has ever set out on a spiritual path it reveals the astounding truth about awakening what we are looking for is here now & always has been She explains the meaning of real meditation which lies in letting go of control rather than in seeking to control the experience & offers Presence Pause exercises as well as many hints & tips for letting your thoughts be & accessing true awareness & spiritual awakening This book shows that it really is possible to escape from the suffering created by our thoughts & emotions & that enlightenment is not an unreachable ideal but attainable in our ordinary lives