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What are people saying about Multidharma?
“You might say that Multidharma is like Adyashanti meets Ken Wilber. The book is filled with rich descriptions of awakening experiences but organized into a comprehensive sense-making framework.”
“Dr. Salguero’s approach makes sense of 40 years of dead ends and misunderstandings on the spiritual path!”
“[This] multi-threaded map of awakening is the first one which was able to illustrate and make sense of my awakening process. His way of mapping out the process of awaking is spot-on for me.”
“An incredible perspective and overview. This is a wonderful viewpoint that has been very helpful to me.”
“Really validating and helpful in synthesizing and connecting the dots. Helps you discern.”
“It feels like a step forward to have a model that is more empty, whole, soulful and alive!”
“Great job. Very nuanced. You’ve cleared up so much for so many of us.”
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Just starting out?
For those just getting started, why not launch your spiritual journey with a balanced approach that supports multiple threads of discovery? Unlike other books that present Asian spiritual techniques as fixed traditions, this introduction teaches you how to develop a customized plan that fits your strengths, values, and individuality. The author introduces 16 of the most transformative techniques from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Chinese traditions, while providing a rich discussion of the history, philosophy, and experiential outcomes of these practices.
Reviews of “Lamp”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Great Read for Beginners and People Who Feel Stuck in a Spiritual Rut
I read this book while living as a Buddhist monk at a monastery in Northern Thailand. Dr. Salguero’s approach to spiritual practices is, in my opinion, wonderfully balanced, encouraging the reader to use their own judgement as they explore different spiritual traditions to find one that works for them, while avoiding the pitfalls of dogma and dead-ends. This book was incredibly inspiring, grounding, and reassuring, and helped motivate me to take my spiritual path in a different direction that is more in line with my own individual needs and tendencies. I’m very grateful for this book, and for Dr. Salguero’s advice. I couldn’t recommend this enough for beginning practitioners or for people who feel like they’re stuck in a spiritual rut. Great work!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Comprehensive, well-written, with great practical advice
I have studied and practiced Eastern spiritual traditions for many years. There are many great books about these traditions and their practices, but none with the depth and comprehensive breadth of “A Lamp Unto Yourself.” Though promoted as a “beginner’s guide,” and it is an excellent one, it is equally valuable as a description of the similarities and differences among a broad range of Eastern spiritual traditions. Each one is described with both depth and clarity. Each one gets its due and gains a lot from being put in context with the others. Professor Salguero makes an excellent case for a broad and non-dogmatic approach to a spiritual practice.
It is hard to find books on this topic that have both an intellectual understanding and a practical application, but this book does both well. The seemingly “beginner” exercises throughout the book provide a great starting point for individual practice, but they are by no means simple and are in fact potentially life changing. For each one there are ample suggestions for those who want to proceed further. The fact that Professor Salguero has done extensive practice in so many of these traditions gives the book a feeling of great authenticity.
The book is written in a clear and direct style that makes a subject that can often seem obscure easily comprehensible for anyone. Highly recommended.