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"When we really understand,
we begin to use our own language, our own expression - we no longer stick
to formulas and phrases that our teachers used" .... Life is not about
imitating what others say or do, but simply about Being who we are. Being
who we are requires no effort whatsoever, and the realization of this is
the door to liberation so many have sought.
Welcome to the website of Roy Whenary, author of the book: THE
TEXTURE OF BEING, which has been widely acclaimed for
its simplicity and clarity of language, on the subject of Advaita
(Non-Duality) and daily living.
LOTUS HARMONY website is a portal into a
different way of seeing, feeling and viewing the world, life and everything.
Roy's approach follows the modern tradition of teachers/writers such as Jean Klein, Nisargadatta Maharaj and J.Krishnamurti ... and has some affinity with the more informal
elements of Zen Buddhism.
No personal claims are made by the author,
and there is no invitation to adopt a radical non-dualistic stance or
special language. Non-duality is not an exclusive philosophy and points
not only to that which is beyond everyday awareness, but also to the richness and beauty of
what is simply right here, now, this very moment.
Here are just a few
endorsements from key writers on the subject:
"The book (The Texture Of Being) explains the basis of spiritual seeking
in simple terms and may lead the reader to a more intensive quest".
Ramesh Balsekar (author of many books on Advaita)
"This is an absolute gem of a book.
Written in a smooth and yet elegant style, `The Texture of Being' is
essentially a meditation on the nature of our true selves - the
unlimited, timeless consciousness that unites all beings as One. Devoid
of the technical language that normally hallmarks many texts on advaita
(or nonduality), Roy's book considers the way in which we can balance
living in the world with the knowledge that, despite all the stresses
and strains of everyday existence, life is essentially a manifestation
of something greater, untainted by suffering and change. And access to
this underlying ocean of peace, of oneness, is available to all of us,
right here, right now. `The Texture of Being' is a beautiful book and
well worth savouring time and again".
Paula Marvelly (author of 'Teachers Of One')
"The Texture of Being is
recommended for those becoming familiar with self-inquiry and the
literature of nonduality. Whenary speaks as a knowing, trusted friend or
guide. His theme is how to practice Advaita in daily life. To develop
the theme, Whenary's treatment of Advaita calls for feeling the texture
of being, "the silent rhythm of your true nature," in all of life's
situations. That's the hook of the book and it is free of philosophy,
analysis, a method, a list of important points to remember, a mantra, an
inquiry".
Jerry Katz (editor of the
book: 'One', and proprietor of www.nonduality.com)
"A practical guide to living the spirit of non-duality
amidst the vicissitudes of the apparent world. Roy appeals from the
heart directly to the heart for us to recognise our true nature and
abandon once and for all the traditional pursuits of pleasure, prestige
and prosperity, which can never lead to happiness. Instead, we should
open ourselves up to the silence and clarity, there to discover the
beauty and fulfilment of the reality that is already here and now".
Dennis Waite (author of 'The
Book Of One' & 'Back to the Truth')
"We
do not need to search in order
to find our true being. We already
are it,
and the mind which searches for it
is the
very reason why
we cannot find it"
(from 'The Texture of
Being')
"When we
find the clarity of our true nature,
all the
obstacles to happiness fall away,
revealing an inner joy, which, like a flower,
is
always ready to respond to the light".
(from 'The Texture of
Being')
"Time is
a human invention.
When we
live by the clock
we miss
the passing moments of life,
which
means that we do not live at all.
These
passing moments
are all
that we have.
The rest
is merely a dream".
(from 'The Texture of
Being')
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HARMONY, Foxhole, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EB, UK
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