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The Wisdom of Dr. David R. Hawkins: Classic Teachings on Spiritual Truth and Enlightenment
A collection of profound ideas from one of the great spiritual thinkers of our generation.
In this authoritative work, readers will be brought to higher levels of awareness, control, and understanding. This book includes ten volumes of Dr. Hawkins’s core teachings that are most beneficial and relevant to today’s world, including his Map of Consciousness calibration process.The Wisdom of Dr. David R. Hawkins also includes one of Dr. Hawkins’s last lectures on the most valuable qualities for a spiritual seeker.Get ready to step off the ego path onto a more rewarding, fulfilling, and service-oriented journey of enlightenment.
In this authoritative work, readers will be brought to higher levels of awareness, control, and understanding. This book includes ten volumes of Dr. Hawkins’s core teachings that are most beneficial and relevant to today’s world, including his Map of Consciousness calibration process.The Wisdom of Dr. David R. Hawkins also includes one of Dr. Hawkins’s last lectures on the most valuable qualities for a spiritual seeker.Get ready to step off the ego path onto a more rewarding, fulfilling, and service-oriented journey of enlightenment.
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Published May 3, 2022
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David R. Hawkins
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Sir David Ramon Hawkins, M.D, Ph.D. was a nationally renowned psychiatrist, physician, researcher, spiritual teacher and lecturer.
Founding Director of the Institute for Spiritual Research, Inc. (1983) and Founder of the Path of Devotional Nonduality (2003), Dr. Hawkins lectured widely at such places as Westminster Abbey; Oxford Forum; Universities of Notre Dame, Michigan, Argentina, Fordham and Harvard; University of California (SF) Medical School; Institute of Noetic Sciences; and Agape Spiritual Center (Los Angeles). In addition, he has been an advisor to Catholic, Protestant, and Buddhist monasteries. He conferred with foreign governments on international diplomacy and has been instrumental in resolving long–standing conflicts that were major threats to world peace.
He is featured in recent documentary films, magazines, and radio interviews (e.g., Oprah Radio and Institute of Noetic Sciences) for his work in the areas of health, healing, recovery, spirituality in modern life, consciousness research, and meditation.
Dr. Hawkins entered the field of medicine to alleviate human pain and distress, and his work as a physician was pioneering. As Medical Director of the North Nassau Mental Health Center (1956–1980) and Director of Research at Brunswick Hospital (1968–1979) on Long Island, his clinic was the largest practice in the United States, including a suite of twenty–five offices, two thousand outpatients, and several research laboratories. In 1973, he co–authored the ground–breaking work, Orthomolecular Psychiatry with Nobel Laureate chemist Linus Pauling, initiating a new field within psychiatry.
His clinical breakthroughs brought appearances on The Today Show, The Barbara Walters Show and The Mcneil/Leher News Hour. In the 1970s, he co–founded several psychiatric organizations, including the Editorial Board of the Journal of Schizophrenia and the Attitudinal Healing Center in New York.
Many awards followed, such as The Huxley Award for the "Inestimable Contribution to the Alleviation of Human Suffering," Physicians Recognition Award by the American Medical Association, 50–Year Distinguished Life Fellow by the American Psychiatric Association, the Orthomolecular Medicine Hall of Fame, and a nomination for the prestigious Templeton Prize that honors progress in Science and Religion. In 1995, in a ceremony officiated by the H.H. Prince Valdemar of Schaumburg–Lippe at the San Anselmo Theological Seminary, he became a knight of the Sovereign Order of the Hospitaliers of St. John of Jerusalem (founded in 1077) in recognition of his contributions to humanity.
Sir David Ramon Hawkins, M.D, Ph.D. was a nationally renowned psychiatrist, physician, researcher, spiritual teacher and lecturer.
Founding Director of the Institute for Spiritual Research, Inc. (1983) and Founder of the Path of Devotional Nonduality (2003), Dr. Hawkins lectured widely at such places as Westminster Abbey; Oxford Forum; Universities of Notre Dame, Michigan, Argentina, Fordham and Harvard; University of California (SF) Medical School; Institute of Noetic Sciences; and Agape Spiritual Center (Los Angeles). In addition, he has been an advisor to Catholic, Protestant, and Buddhist monasteries. He conferred with foreign governments on international diplomacy and has been instrumental in resolving long–standing conflicts that were major threats to world peace.
He is featured in recent documentary films, magazines, and radio interviews (e.g., Oprah Radio and Institute of Noetic Sciences) for his work in the areas of health, healing, recovery, spirituality in modern life, consciousness research, and meditation.
Dr. Hawkins entered the field of medicine to alleviate human pain and distress, and his work as a physician was pioneering. As Medical Director of the North Nassau Mental Health Center (1956–1980) and Director of Research at Brunswick Hospital (1968–1979) on Long Island, his clinic was the largest practice in the United States, including a suite of twenty–five offices, two thousand outpatients, and several research laboratories. In 1973, he co–authored the ground–breaking work, Orthomolecular Psychiatry with Nobel Laureate chemist Linus Pauling, initiating a new field within psychiatry.
His clinical breakthroughs brought appearances on The Today Show, The Barbara Walters Show and The Mcneil/Leher News Hour. In the 1970s, he co–founded several psychiatric organizations, including the Editorial Board of the Journal of Schizophrenia and the Attitudinal Healing Center in New York.
Many awards followed, such as The Huxley Award for the "Inestimable Contribution to the Alleviation of Human Suffering," Physicians Recognition Award by the American Medical Association, 50–Year Distinguished Life Fellow by the American Psychiatric Association, the Orthomolecular Medicine Hall of Fame, and a nomination for the prestigious Templeton Prize that honors progress in Science and Religion. In 1995, in a ceremony officiated by the H.H. Prince Valdemar of Schaumburg–Lippe at the San Anselmo Theological Seminary, he became a knight of the Sovereign Order of the Hospitaliers of St. John of Jerusalem (founded in 1077) in recognition of his contributions to humanity.
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May 14, 2022
Very Good
As usual, a very intriguing work by David Hawkins. I've read most of his stuff and found it very informative and pragmatic.
As usual, a very intriguing work by David Hawkins. I've read most of his stuff and found it very informative and pragmatic.
October 30, 2022
Must Read Book
I recommend reading all books Dr. Hawkins.
Just grab each of his book and read!!
All are classical books!!!
Especially on consciousness!
I recommend reading all books Dr. Hawkins.
Just grab each of his book and read!!
All are classical books!!!
Especially on consciousness!
October 31, 2024
People ask me, "How can you improve the world?" I tell them not to bother; the world is perfect as it is. There's no point in trying to improve it, because the world you see doesn’t even exist. If the purpose of the world is karmic benefit and the evolution of consciousness, then it is indeed perfect.
This is a profound spiritual book, though written in a casual style. The author, Dr. David R. Hawkins, presents strong opinions and writes with a bit of sarcasm, but I did enjoy the author's voice.
The primary subject is "The Map of Consciousness," which gauges how things, people, situations, and ideas align with different levels of awareness. Created, trademarked, and copyrighted by Hawkins, this map is central to his work.
AI Overview: "The Map of Consciousness is a scale measuring human consciousness from 1 to 1,000, with each level representing a distinct state. It first appeared in Hawkins's 1995 book *Power vs. Force*, now translated into over 25 languages."
While this book expands on the map, it also covers topics like "Obstacles to Spiritual Growth," "Enlightened Healers," and "Truth," blending mystical, practical, and spiritual insights. Some ideas may feel unconventional, yet the vibrations and calibrations Hawkins describes seem pretty accurate to me.
March 15, 2024
This book is a compendium of Dr. Hawkin's previous works. The author explains two key concepts, primarily the gradation of consciousness levels and the difference between force and power. Supported by some key scientific (physical) laws, the author expounds on the nondualistic nature of consciousness. The most important takeaway from his work is understanding the difference between intellectual and spiritual growth. With the aid of the map of consciousness, Hawkins urges the need to encounter unknown events with open-mindedly seeking reality through non judgmental observation. I recommend this book primarily because the reader will understand the metaphysical aspects of spirituality.
October 30, 2023
At times, he gets a bit too "far out," yet Dr. Hawkins always finds a way to deepen my understanding rather than confounding me. So many passages articulated for me things that other teachers along my spiritual journey never quite could.
June 6, 2023
Must read. My consciousness grows with every book I read from this man
May 23, 2025
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