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Subtraction: The Simple Math of Enlightenment
A searingly honest portrayal of the search for spiritual enlightenment.
"This book answers the question of how do you find the answer to who and what you are—ultimately—beyond any shadow of a doubt—beyond the body, and beyond the mind."
This true story of friendship, love, and the darkest nights of the soul, follows a young spiritual seeker who drops out of school and spends the next decade in a spiritual search that leads from a Zen master in the wilds of West Virginia, to an iconoclastic Christian mystic in the heart of Los Angeles, and an architect-turned-sage in England.
Entertaining storytelling combined with practical tips on spiritual disciplines and lessons from the path of spiritual awakening make this a must-have edition for those both curious and passionate about the mysteries of life, death, and enlightenment.
"Deserves a prominent place on any bookshelf of nonduality, mindfulness, or meditation titles."
"This book answers the question of how do you find the answer to who and what you are—ultimately—beyond any shadow of a doubt—beyond the body, and beyond the mind."
This true story of friendship, love, and the darkest nights of the soul, follows a young spiritual seeker who drops out of school and spends the next decade in a spiritual search that leads from a Zen master in the wilds of West Virginia, to an iconoclastic Christian mystic in the heart of Los Angeles, and an architect-turned-sage in England.
Entertaining storytelling combined with practical tips on spiritual disciplines and lessons from the path of spiritual awakening make this a must-have edition for those both curious and passionate about the mysteries of life, death, and enlightenment.
"Deserves a prominent place on any bookshelf of nonduality, mindfulness, or meditation titles."
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2018
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June 2, 2021
Beautifully written. No holds barred
This is a story of hard work, failure, determination. More importantly it's a story of backing away from untruth. Its gritty and eye opening. The prize demands stamina and focus. Thank you Shawn for sharing your story.
This is a story of hard work, failure, determination. More importantly it's a story of backing away from untruth. Its gritty and eye opening. The prize demands stamina and focus. Thank you Shawn for sharing your story.
May 8, 2021
For both mathemeticians and the mathematically challenged...
After reading Jed McKenna's books encouraging readers to "unlearn" all that we beLIEve we think is true, this book by Shawn Nevins, "Subtraction," caught my notice. I also greatly appreciate Richard Rose. Since Shawn Nevins had known Mr. Rose personally, I simply had to hear his story. Shawn expounds on what Richard Rose taught him: “You back away from untruth,” he said, “turning from untruth until all that's left is what's real.” Not being as easy as it sounds, this requires intense effort. Question Everything Everything Everything ... and read this wonderful, insightful book! Upon returning from the Light of Love beyond the void of mind, a quiet knowing of the word "Vector" was embedded in whatever semblance of "me" was left, running steadily as a background undercurrent. The phrase, "What just happened?" became the new reality. Emily Dickinson's "I'm nobody, who are you? Are you nobody, too?" came alive with radiant knowing. Thank you, Mr. Nevins, for explaining the 'Reverse Vector' as the clinging onion layers fall away . . . this is truly a book to "fatten the head before chopping it off."
After reading Jed McKenna's books encouraging readers to "unlearn" all that we beLIEve we think is true, this book by Shawn Nevins, "Subtraction," caught my notice. I also greatly appreciate Richard Rose. Since Shawn Nevins had known Mr. Rose personally, I simply had to hear his story. Shawn expounds on what Richard Rose taught him: “You back away from untruth,” he said, “turning from untruth until all that's left is what's real.” Not being as easy as it sounds, this requires intense effort. Question Everything Everything Everything ... and read this wonderful, insightful book! Upon returning from the Light of Love beyond the void of mind, a quiet knowing of the word "Vector" was embedded in whatever semblance of "me" was left, running steadily as a background undercurrent. The phrase, "What just happened?" became the new reality. Emily Dickinson's "I'm nobody, who are you? Are you nobody, too?" came alive with radiant knowing. Thank you, Mr. Nevins, for explaining the 'Reverse Vector' as the clinging onion layers fall away . . . this is truly a book to "fatten the head before chopping it off."
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