MODULE EIGHT

Surrendering the Illusion of Control:

The Sacred Art of Letting Go

Most of us have accomplished great things in life by trying to control and drive events and circumstances to work in our favor. But spiritual awakening is ultimately about getting out of the way so that a greater wisdom and power can begin to guide and ultimately animate our life. To allow the miraculous energy of awakening to begin to operate without obstruction, we must each find a way to surrender ourselves to a mystery beyond our mind’s comprehension. In other words, we have to let go of control. In this module, we’ll learn the subtle art of letting go in meditation so that we can begin to be carried by the current of awakening.

You’ll learn . . .

• How to give up control of your meditation so that awakened consciousness can begin to “meditate you.”
• What it really means to surrender to a deeper wisdom or higher power without giving up your sovereignty over your own life.
• How to navigate your way between the polarities of mindful effort and unconditional surrender.
• Why letting go is the key to accessing a profound “inner GPS” to enable you to navigate life with wisdom, clarity and unshakable confidence.
• How to let go so deeply that you’ll never want to hold on again.

MODULE NINE

Nowhere Else To Go:

Resting in the Explosive Recognition That “This Is It”

The human condition is dominated by an underlying sense of lack. This assumption of insufficiency keeps us in an endless cycle of always looking elsewhere for happiness and fulfillment. In this module, we’ll learn the life-altering meditative practice of seeing the inherent perfection and wholeness of reality as it is right now. When we stop insisting that there is something missing from this moment, we open the door to the overwhelming revelation of fullness and unimaginable contentment that is our natural state.

You’ll learn . . .

• The secret to moving beyond a paradigm of lack into the direct recognition of unconditional Fullness and inherent Freedom here and now.
• Why it’s necessary to abandon any investment in the future in order to allow the extraordinary nature of the present to reveal itself.
• How to cultivate the equanimity to stay steady as the uncontainable Truth of wholeness begins to overwhelm your being with its immensity.
• Why finally accepting the moment as it is is the key to a life of unimaginable meaning, purpose and contribution.
• How to let go once and for all of the insistence that you aren’t enough.

MODULE TEN

The Meditation is Already Occurring:

Allowing Awakening to Happen by Itself

As we deepen in the Practice of Direct Awakening, we gradually discover that the less effort we make, the more the process of awakening begins to take on a life of its own. In the later stages of practice, we’re learning how to navigate the subtleties involved in making room for a mysterious energy and intelligence to open up within us, but without making the mistake of becoming entirely passive in the process. In this module, we’ll learn the delicate art of “getting out of our own way” so that the miracle of awakening can begin to have its way with us, ultimately allowing it to permeate every aspect of our life.

You’ll learn . . .

• How to “get out of the way” in meditation so that the process of awakening can unfold naturally.
• What it means to stop making effort without sinking into unhealthy passivity or complacency.
• Three powerful but simple practices for experiencing “effortless meditation” and spontaneous awakening.
• How to access the humility required to accept that the process of awakening works better when you don’t try to steer or control it.
• What it really means to allow meditation to happen on its own.

MODULE ELEVEN

Enlightenment in Action:

The Practice of Direct Awakening in Daily Life

Although the precious time we spend in meditation establishes the foundation for an extraordinary, awakened life, we all spend the majority of our time outside of meditation, actively engaged with the world. What if it were possible to turn our daily life into a profound spiritual practice, so that every moment could become a moment of awakening? In this module, we’ll take our contemplative practice out of our “virtual temple” and into the marketplace, exploring how to practice Direct Awakening even as we engage with the complexities and challenges of relationships, work, play and creative pursuits.

You’ll learn . . .

• Why trying to hold on to meditative awareness in the midst of a busy life usually doesn’t work and can actually be counterproductive–and the key shift that will enable you to turn daily life into a profound field of awakening.
• How to use “engaged inquiry practices” to continue to deepen your awakening as you move through your day.
• An active approach to transformation that enables you to defuse, disarm, and deconstruct the ego in the midst of engagement with everyday life.
• How to transform your relationships into dynamic “evolutionary partnerships” that both support and challenge you to fully live your awakening.
• The 8 inner postures of enlightened action that enable awakened consciousness to freely express itself in everything you do.

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MODULE TWELVE

A Journey That Never Ends:

Activating the Process of Perpetual Awakening

As we become established in the natural practices of Direct Awakening, the boundary between formal practice and the rest of life gradually dissolves. This is when we fall in love with meditation. This is when we come home to our True Nature. However, this can also be a delicate transition, as our conditioned tendencies toward unawakened consciousness likely still have momentum. It is therefore imperative that, even as our awakening becomes more organic, easeful and natural, we maintain our commitment to a practice routine that can last a lifetime. In our final module, we’ll explore how to sustain our formal practice, even as we make room for the natural process of awakening to gradually overtake our being.

You’ll learn . . .

• How to avoid falling into a “practice rut” (even one that feels really good) and what it means to approach each moment of practice as if you were practicing for the first time.
• How to always remain open and innocent even as you gain access to profound wisdom and insight.
• What it means to continually “take no position” and “hold on to nothing,” no matter how Enlightened you become. (Yes, awakening itself should take care of that, but it doesn’t always work that way, so best not to take it for granted).
• How to avoid spiritual stagnation by living always on the edge of the unknown, following a process of perpetual emergence that has no end.
• The keys to staying grounded in a place of humility as your spiritual presence and illumination deepens (especially as others begin to notice and be impacted by the power of your Awakening).

About

Craig Hamilton

Craig Hamilton is a spiritual trailblazer whose innovative approach to transformation is bringing enlightenment down to earth and unlocking the codes to our highest human potential.

With more than 16,000 graduates to date, his in-depth online courses have transformed the lives of seekers in over 85 countries worldwide.

These courses offer practical spiritual tools and training that are in step with our times and informed by an up-to-date understanding of the human condition. In this unique training ground, Craig brings together core insights and approaches based on decades of on-the-ground research at the leading edge of spiritual practice and inquiry.

Craig began his spiritual journey in the ashrams and monasteries of the East, but ultimately found himself at the forefront of consciousness research in the West, playing a key role in a series of contemporary laboratories of conscious evolution.

It was in these cutting-edge spiritual experiments that the key insights that inform his work took shape. He has personally logged over 17,000 hours of meditation, including multiple intensive retreats, the longest of which was six months in duration.

Craig’s programs integrate his decades of intensive spiritual practice with insights gleaned during his eight years as Senior Editor of the award winning What Is Enlightenment?magazine.

He is a founding member of Ken Wilber’s Integral Institute, a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Forum, and was a participant in the Synthesis Dialogues, a 35-person interdisciplinary think tank presided over by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

He is considered by many to be a “teacher of teachers” and counts several of today’s leading spiritual luminaries among his students.

Twelve 90-minute Weekly Audio Course Sessions
with Craig

These dynamic weekly teaching sessions are the heart of our course experience. Each week, Craig will take us on another journey into the Practice of Direct Awakening, combining dharma talks, guided meditation and brief opportunities for clarifying questions. These sessions are deeply experiential, so please make sure you’re in a place where you can give your full attention to the material. Course session audios will be made available once every 7 days starting at the time of purchase.

Course session audios will be made available once every 7 days starting at the time of purchase.

Weekly Module Overview Videos

In these Module Overview videos, Craig will introduce the core themes of each module and highlight key principles and insights for getting the most out of the weekly module. These 5-10-minute videos will be available each week on the Online Learning Portal.

Three Guided Meditation Audios Each Week

For each Module, you’ll receive three 30-minute pre-recorded guided meditation audios to listen to throughout the week. Created by Craig Hamilton exclusively for this course, these audios will support your practice by reinforcing the inner postures and practices introduced in each week’s module. Many participants find that Craig’s direct meditation guidance is a powerful catalyst for awakening, guiding them into an ever deeper realization of the freedom of their true nature.