Enlightenment for Newbies
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This book is oriented to those people who are trying to learn what enlightenment is all about, and want to better understand what it is, and how to get there. It is oriented towards beginners who haven't studied previously on the subject. Issues are discussed such as what is enlightenment, how does one achieve it, and what are some of the pitfalls in the process.
An introduction to the subject of enlightenment for the average person.
Book demystifies the subject of enlightenment and helps people understand what Enlightenment is and is not.
After discussion of the spirit and how it relates to our physical existence, advice is provided on how to seek enlightenment.
Martin Ettington
The owner Martin K. Ettington is an Engineer by training and has had multiple careers. These include technical sales for GE and HP. Martin also Owns his own software and consulting business.Martin’s interest in the Paranormal and Occult goes back to his childhood. He has had many paranormal experiences and has been a student of Eastern Philosophies and Meditation for 35 years.Seeking Enlightenment; he knows that we are already all Enlightened. We just have to realize this deeply.His books are expressions of his creativity to help others understand what he has internalized through study, experience, and membership in different societies.Not many technical persons or scientists spend a lot of time in parallel studying the Metaphysical and have had many spiritual or psychic experiences too.Therefore, Martin believes that he can provide a unique vantage point to integrate Western Scientific thinking with Eastern exploration of the mind and spirit.
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Enlightenment for Newbies - Martin Ettington
Enlightenment for Newbies
Martin K. Ettington
© Martin K. Ettington
MKEttingtonbooks.com
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Enlightenment for Newbies
By Martin K. Ettington
Copyright 2011 Martin K. Ettington
Smashwords Edition
ISBN 978-1-4659-0646-5
Other books by the Author
Spirituality and Metaphysics:
Physical Immortality: A History and How to Guide
The Commentaries of Living Immortals
Prophecy: A History and How to Guide
God Like Powers and Abilities
Enlightenment for Dummies
Removing Illusions to Find True Happiness
Using the Scientific Method to Study the Paranormal
A Compendium of Metaphysics and How to Guides
(Six books together in one volume)
Records of Long Lived Persons
The God Like Powers Series:
Human Invisibility
Invulnerability and Shielding
Teleportation
Psychokinesis
Our Energy Body, Auras, and Thoughtforms
Science Fiction:
Outside of this Universe
These books are all available in digital and printed formats from my website:
http://mkettingtonbooks.com
Formal Disclaimer
Techniques or processes suggested in this book are used at the reader’s own discretion and risk. These techniques and processes are not a substitute for seeking professional medical or mental health advice. The author accepts no liability for any actions that cause problems or discomfort as a result of reading this book.
Acknowledgements
Thanks and great appreciation goes to my son Neil who is one of my biggest fans and critics.
I would also like to thank all those who I’ve learned about metaphysics and spirituality from throughout my life such as my friends from my college days-
Lee and Al Hulstrunk and Sam Lentine.
Dedication
This book is dedicated to the seeker of truth.
The path is not as difficult as you think, but it is very deceptive.
Wishing you will have the perception and clarity of mind to learn how to reach the truth.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 The History of Enlightenment
Chapter 2: Enlightenment the Hard Way
Chapter 3: We are all enlightened
Chapter 4: Your Spiritual, Energy, and Physical Bodies
Chapter 5: The Nature of the Ego
Chapter 6: The Reality Illusion
Chapter 7: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Chapter 8: Learning more about Stillness
Chapter 9: Learning Meditation and Stillness Practices
Chapter 10: Clarity of Purpose
Chapter 11: Removing Illusions
Chapter 12: Dealing with Distractions
Chapter 13: What Real Enlightenment is Like
Chapter 14: Personal Stories of Enlightenment
Chapter 15: The Spirit in Others
Chapter 16: How should you live with Enlightenment?
Bibiography
Introduction
Go to any bookstore and odds are you’ll find at least one, if not a half-dozen, books with enlightenment
as the subject matter. So what is enlightenment? It must be really difficult,
most people think when they hear the term. I believe that enlightenment
is totally misunderstood by most people in the West.
One of the most popular Western images of Enlightenment is the character Tyrone Power played in the 1946 movie The Razor’s Edge.
It’s the story of a man who looks for fulfillment in India. He lives in the mountains with an Indian Master, and eventually, after many years, becomes enlightened. It took years of commitment and was -- a lot of work. Most of us would say, That’s nice, but I’m pretty busy now and I don’t want to take all that time out of my life
.
For many years in the news for many years we learned of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Paramhansa Yogananda, and other spiritual teachers and prophets with large organizations and students who study with them for many years. They are famous for their teachings and well respected by leaders in business and government.
They must be doing something right and it must be a really intense experience, right?
Christian monks live in Monasteries most of their lives. Occasionally we hear about one of them who is so saintly that he is renowned throughout the land. It seems he must have prayed every day for hours to finally reach peace with God.
I’m here to tell you that these common beliefs about enlightenment are way off base.
Not that these images are entirely untrue, but that they represent a real misunderstanding of the nature of enlightenment. Enlightenment is really much simpler but more deceptive than anyone who really understands it can relate properly.
Why do I think I can teach this subject when I’m not famous or have lots of followers? Because followers and fame are not necessary to have some experience with enlightenment. What is necessary is a sharp mental razor to separate the fat from the meat, or the truth from the illusions.
In my own experience enlightenment has come gradually to me.
I have meditated for over 30 years, but it wasn’t until I bought a really