Keys to the Ultimate Freedom: Thoughts and Talks on Personal Transformation

by Lester Levenson

Keys to the Ultimate Thoughts and Talks on Personal Transformation Paperback – 1993 by Lester Levenson

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Self Help, Psychology

392 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Dean Paradiso · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of great material in this collection of lectures given by Lester in the early days (1960s). The topics centre around core issues of happiness, suffering, and daily living. Essentially, the teachings are grounded firmly in Advaita Vedanta, and the teachings of masters such as Ramana Maharshi, whom Lester seems to have been well acquainted. It is said that he attained Self-realization on his own through the use of his own form of self-inquiry. Later he developed the Sedona Method (which is not really dealt with in this early volume). Overall, lots of practical, basic pointers contained herein. Though the reader will likely need to head elsewhere in order to gain the finer details on practice and self-inquiry.

[Marc · Rating 5 out of 5]

For the longest time, this was my all time favorite book. It is very hard to find, or at least it was hard to find when I read it. I'm not aware of another book like this one. I don't know where to start except to say if you can find this book, give it a read. I'm confident it will raise your spirits and provide you insights you couldn't otherwise get from a book. My absolute highest rating.

[Egbert Halderman]

The best book that I've ever read.

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has very little actionable advise. I’m a big fan of The Sedona Method and The Release Technique— they’ve changed my life. This book did not however. Lester basically says “you are infinite beings” over 100 times. I don’t think anyone that attended these lectures actually achieved what Lester achieved. If no one else has achieved it, is that not a flaw in the teaching method?

[MaryamAyman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Personal transformation 101

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is ok. It is instructional but does not tell you an awful lot that isn't already freely available in more modern advaita or non-duality books. The method he describes is quiet your mind and allow your emotions to be present and drop identification with the mind. It is a good read.