I Am That I Am: A Tribute to Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

by Stephen H. Wolinsky

This is a powerful companion volume to one of the most important spiritual texts of this generation, I Am That by Nisargadatta Maharaj. It both illuminates and elaborates upon the major understandings, confrontations, and contributions of this most remarkable sage. Utilizing his direct personal experience, interactions, commentaries, quotations, and the inquiry process, Dr. Wolinsky transports readers right into the room where they find themselves in the presence of this most extraordinary teacher.

277 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2000

About the author

Stephen H. Wolinsky is a founder of Quantum Psychology, integrating Western Psychology, Advaita-Vedanta’s Non-duality, Quantum Physics, Neuro-Science, and Buddhism. He is the author of fourteen books, audio tapes and a DVD series, I Am That I Am.
Wolinsky has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and began his psychotherapy practice in 1974. From 1975 to 1985 he met over thirty different Gurus, Teachers, Rinpoches, and Meditation Masters.
Wolinsky presently resides in Aptos, California.

Reviews

[Phil Calandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author, Stephen Wolinsky, was a disciple and follower of Sri Nisagardatta. The main point of this book is that we are not the individual consciousness but, on the contrary, pure consciousness which is the gateway to the "Nothingness" or "Non Being". The author states that spiritual practices, although sometimes helpful, can be hindrances because they are based on mental constructs that have nothing to do with "Pure Undifferentiated Consciousness" or the "Nothingness". Wolinsky also introduces his theory of Quantum Psychology which is very confusing and does not add anything to the discussion of Sri Nisagardatta's philosophy.. I believe Sri Nisagardatta's book " I Am That Talks with Sri Nisagardatta is a better choice in understanding this non-dual philosophy.

[Dean Paradiso · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a bad commentary on Nisargadatta's teachings and approach. Takes a unique spin via some psychological enquiry. May appeal to some. Great Nis quotes.

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To SEE a WORLD in a Grain of Sand,
And a HEAVEN in a Wild Flower,
Hold INFINITY in the palm of your hand
And ETERNITY in an Hour"
~ William Blake ~

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Form is Emptiness; Emptiness is form.
Form is not different than Emptiness;
Emptiness is not different than form
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Like the ocean and its waves,
inseparable yet distinct

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" I and The Father are one,
I am The Truth,
The Life and The Path.”

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Thy kingdom come.
Let the reign of divine
Truth, Life, and Love
be established in me,
and rule out of me all sin;
and may Thy Word
enrich the affections of all mankind

A mighty oak tree standing firm against the storm,
As sunlight scatters the shadows of night
A river nourishing the land it flows through

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[Nadja · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book to be unnecessarily repetitive in both the content and format. I am reading I Am That, which are the conversations with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, and I am finding them more illuminating. What more can be said after the statement "nothing exists" is made? It is all much ado about nothing. Literally!

[Linus · Rating 5 out of 5]

A spiritual classic, though can be pretty hard to get through at times and a book one should get back to and reflect on regularly: recommended to any serious spiritual practitioner.