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Michael A. Rodriguez ~ Satsang & Book Signing

2-4 pm, with refreshments until 5 pm

DESCRIPTION: Please join us for this special event to celebrate the debut of Michael’s book, Boundless Awareness: A Loving Path to Spiritual Awakening and Freedom from Suffering, published by New Harbinger / Non-Duality Press. This event will consist of a Satsang based on Michael’s book. Here is a summary of the book:

Suffering is part of the human experience, and everyone in the world is seeking relief. But there is something greater, something that we all are, that can alleviate that pain: it is the formless presenceÑthe loving, boundless awarenessÑat the heart of all experience. This book cuts through the esotericism surrounding spiritual awakening to help you realize your true nature and show you how to integrate that realization into everyday life. Using practical, contemplative exercises and brief meditations, Michael guides you along a broad path of spiritual awakening, deconstructing your delusions of self and separation while also acknowledging the traumatic experiences, core wounding, and emotional complexities of being human. YouÕll find guidance on how to embody and express this awakening as love, joy, service, and creativity in your daily life.

Susanna Marie: “Michael delivers grounded, translucent teachings that penetrate and liberate both mind and heart. His book is a sublime manual for awakening, and it delivers much needed clarity and precision on the liberating process of removing that which obscures our true nature. There is a clear and radiant transmission inherent within these pages. May it land and take root in your heart.”

BIO: MichaelÕs spiritual path began well over twenty years ago with Zen and subsequently included deep engagements with Vedanta, Tibetan Buddhism, Sufism, and Christian mysticism. He holds four academic degrees, including a masterÕs degree in Comparative Religion from Harvard, and has lived longterm in two monasteries. In addition to drawing from the worldÕs wisdom traditions, Michael also integrates Jungian psychology, literature, music, and art into his work to address the full range of human potential. His interviews on Buddha at the Gas Pump and Conscious TV can be accessed via his website: www.BoundlessAwareness.org

Suggested donation: $10 to $20, no one turned away for lack of funds.

Park on Sonoma Ave, walk down short driveway to the house with a carport.

Arrive 10-15 minutes early for the best seat.

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