Modern spiritual teacher, Adyashanti, has a unique approach to meditation. Intentionally distancing himself from any established religion, school or tradition, Adyashanti’s main focus is helping people learn to simply ‘rest in awareness’.

Similar to teachers like Eckhart Tolle and Ram Dass who encourage people to live in the present moment, Adyashanti focuses on the importance of learning what he calls ‘true’ meditation. This is simply the act of giving up a limiting notion of ourselves as a meditator seeking particular results and outcomes. A wonderful foundation practice and powerful jumping off point to deeper states, Adyashanti’s teachings and guided meditations are also very helpful for simply taking a break from our hectic world.

One of his simple, effective guided meditations can be purchased with or without the companion book, “True Meditation“.

Here’s a sample guided meditaiton: