NEW BOOK .....
Only That : the life and teaching of Sailor Bob Adamson
Written, compiled and edited by Kalyani Lawry
Now also in paperback. Limited Edition hardcover with expanded photo collection still available.
NEW for April 2011 - DUTCH translation just released & available from - www.samsarabooks.com
About - Only That: the life and teaching of Sailor Bob Adamson
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Part One is a narrative of Bob’s life interwoven with his teaching and stories. It includes the journey undertaken to discover his true nature, encounters with his final and beloved teacher Nisargadatta, and his personal insights about returning to Australia and teaching. There are numerous photos from Bob’s own collection including as a toddler on his first pony, in his sailor’s uniform and the polaroid snap Bob took of Nisargadatta. The limited edition hardcover has a special expanded photo section.
Part Two is comprised of new material from his talks, his responses to questions from meetings, and from Kalyani’s private interviews with him. Chapters include: Reflections on Nisargadatta; Even One is a Concept; All there is, is Experiencing; The Taste of the Wakefulness; I Am That Presence Awareness.
What some of the REVIEWS are saying:
"One of the clearest books on advaita of our time. The book can be read even by beginners, but is also a "must" for "seekers" who may call themselves very advanced at advaita. But be careful - there may be nobody left after you read the book. It could be the best money you have ever spent on a spiritual book - and perhaps the last." ~ T. Federspiel, Denmark.
"A Modern Classic - I love the way the book is written in two parts. Bob's remarkable, or unremarkable life story is simply portrayed with the non-dual teachings woven into his biography, a beautiful and subtle approach by the author in presenting the man and his teachings. The second part of the book is very pure and direct. Every pointer is presented like one of Bob's evening sessions: an opening spiel followed by questions and Bob's pointers. I have found myself reading the book many times, and every time something new is revealed and pointed to. It the closest experience to hearing Bob in his sessions." ~ Stephen, Melbourne.
"I strongly recommend "Only That" to everybody who wants get to the very core of non-duality and of Sailor Bob Adamson's teaching. In his explanations and answers to questions, Bob cuts away unnecessary or confusing elements and immediately gets right down to the nitty-gritty of the teaching. It's lucid, clear and unambiguous. This is a book that "did it" for me!" ~ Nofear, Germany.
"For those of us who love Bob and his teaching, this book is a real gift. And for those of you interested in your true being and not familiar with Bob and his teaching, I recommend you start here and save yourself a lot of trouble. If you just see what one of Bob's pointers is pointing to, your search is over." ~ T. Thompson, Southern Pines, North Carolina.
"I think the book will make many more people aware of Bob and his message. It is great to have a high-quality book available on Bob and this one does the trick admirably." ~ John Wheeler. Santa Crus, California.
" Sailor Bob's capacity to point to our natural state as free, open and inherently liberated is unique for its directness and spontaneity. His dialogues are refreshingly informal and totally free of any pretense or self-serving agenda. His life story demonstartes the power of nondual awareness to liberate all forms of fixation, addiction and rigidity." ~ Peter Fenner, Ph.D. Seattle, Washington.
"If you read only one Bob Adamson book, however, I would recommend "Only That" because of its biographical content, photographs and the selection of teaching." ~ Jerry Katz.