The Open Secret
Book • 1998
Tony Parsons' 'The Open Secret' presents a radical nonduality teaching asserting that reality is already whole, complete, and undivided, and that the separate individual is an illusion.
The book argues that no path, practice, or effort can move anyone closer to what already is, emphasizing immediate recognition rather than gradual attainment.
Parsons' blunt, direct style and uncompromising rejection of spiritual striving have influenced a contemporary movement of meetings and dialogues exploring this insight.
The book contrasts with classical Advaita and meditative traditions by denying that the individual can or should attempt to realize or reproduce nonduality.
Its writing sparked debate and has been central to the development of so-called 'uncompromising' or 'radical' nonduality circles.
The book argues that no path, practice, or effort can move anyone closer to what already is, emphasizing immediate recognition rather than gradual attainment.
Parsons' blunt, direct style and uncompromising rejection of spiritual striving have influenced a contemporary movement of meetings and dialogues exploring this insight.
The book contrasts with classical Advaita and meditative traditions by denying that the individual can or should attempt to realize or reproduce nonduality.
Its writing sparked debate and has been central to the development of so-called 'uncompromising' or 'radical' nonduality circles.
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