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    Enlightenment for Newbies
    Enlightenment for Newbies
    Enlightenment for Newbies
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    Enlightenment for Newbies

    By Martin Ettington

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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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMartin Ettington
    Release dateDec 16, 2011
    ISBN9781465906465
    Enlightenment for Newbies
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    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

      Copyright

      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

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