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God is Nothingness: Awakening to Absolute Non-being by [Andre Doshim Halaw]

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Contrary to popular opinion, God is not a Supreme Being, but the exact opposite—Absolute Nothingness. In fact, the entire reason that people suffer is because they are attached to 'being', and fail to understand that Non-being is the very basis of existence itself. In the immortal words of the Tao Te Ching, "All things are born of being; being is born of Nothingness."

Nothingness is not barren oblivion, nor the opposite of life and 'being'; rather, it is the creative, fertile, and boundless principle that serves as the source and ground of beingness itself. Empty and vast, Nothingness is pregnant with limitless potential and fecundity.

In theistic terms, Nothingness is God.

Rooted in the teachings of the world's greatest sages, such as Lao Tzu, the Buddha, Adi Shankaracarya, Meister Eckhart, and Nisargadatta Maharaj, "God is Nothingness" explores how Non-being is indeed the root of all existence. Even more valuably, the book reveals how to actually awaken to Nothingness—how to realize God.

"God is Nothingness" is a seminal landmark in religious studies. Every serious student of spirituality should read it.

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Andre Doshim Halaw is a Zen Buddhist monk and teacher in the Five Mountain Zen Order, an independent school in the lineage of Zen Master Seung Sahn. Andre is the guiding teacher of the Original Mind Zen Sangha in Princeton, NJ. He practiced in the Japanese Soto and Harada-Yasutani lineages for several years before finding his home in the FMZO. In November 2012, he received inka (independent teaching authorization) from his teacher, Zen Master Wonji Dharma (Paul Lynch). Andre writes a Zen Buddhist blog: www.originalmindzen.blogspot.com. He is married, has two young children, and teaches high school English in central New Jersey. He also writes fiction. Andre offers instruction in the Neti-Neti Meditation process (also called Transcendental Self-Inquiry), as outlined in his book "Neti-Neti Meditation." Meditation retreats, instructional seminars, and workshops are available for individuals, groups, meditation clinicians, and wellness/integrative therapy professionals. For more information about Transcendental Self-Inquiry, you can visit Andre at www.netinetimeditation.com. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KGM0UUW
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Original Mind Zen Publications (May 20, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 20, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 424 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 81 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1499637101
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Carl Buschmann

This is my favorite book of all time!

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2020

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This book is less than 70 pages but each page will blow your mind and completely change your life.

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Joseph Brindley

What You Are!

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020

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This book is a deep dive into the Absolute --- what you were prior to birth, still are & what you'll return to upon death. It debunks the myth that consciousness is all there is and replaces it with 'Nothingness is all there is.' The book brings clarity, closure & peace at last to the spiritual seeker. An Absolute read!

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Phil Calandra

Challenging

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020

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It is very difficult reviewing a book that is so contrary to the average person’s view of life, the belief in a personal self and the belief in a Deity. The author’s explanation of Mind, Consciousness, Awareness and “Nothingness” can be perplexing and very difficult to grasp. However, the author offers another way of looking at ourselves and our spirituality. This, Indeed, is a challenging book that I would recommend.

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Interesting.

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019

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I dunno, confusing, contradictory maybe not well explained. Since in general I agree with him, got 4stars.i do believe God is nothingness. A potential for what exists from infinity to infinity. At least he is on the right track. My beef with religion is that most all of them andropomorphize God. That will make him/her/it part of material world, part of existence.

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dreambeliever

None dualistic approach

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2021

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Gained a deeper understanding of what it means to come from nothing. When we think about it we come from this empty dark black space of nothingness and then we spend our whole lives trying to be something when we're really nothing and not in the sense that we're not worth anything but in that nothingness we are everything! I really love this concept because it allows you to just relax in the darkness and the unknown and no ego. Everything is nothing Love is Everything

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Tristan

Brilliant

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2020

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If you are interested in discovering who you truly are, beyond pop and mainstream concepts of non-duality, then this book is a must-read. I purchased the kindle, and then purchased the paperback - I want this book in my house so others can see it and maybe be interested enough to pick it up.

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michael corcoran

Nothingness rocks!

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020

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Wonderful book! Use to recoil when Nothing came up, now I long for Nothing! Looking forward to reading Andre's other books. Thank you!

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Nick

Great Reminder of Nothing

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2018

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This short and outstanding book is a reminder of Nothing. It is easy to get caught up in "things," but Andre writes in a way that helps realize Nothing. Thank you for this book!

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pmforster

Unbecoming

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2021

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For me, anyone who dismisses those who hold different views as "Frightened dullards" is not worth reading. He also dismisses all of "science", which is also not a good sign! I stopped reading at that point...

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zebide

Could not grasp this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2021

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This book is not for the everyday man to read the vocabulary is for the higher educated person I have been left frustrated and only grasped some points shame as I wanted to know what it was all about will have to find book more suited to my intelligence level

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Eleyana Lake

A Truly Amazing read!!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2021

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Ultimately, there is only Nothing,which is the final and only truth!!! Great pointers!!! God Being Nothingness and Everything!!!! Blessings!

el_duderino

Das einzige Buch, das man über Gott lesen muss

Reviewed in Germany on April 13, 2017

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Um zu Gott zu verstehen, brauchst du nicht mehr Wissen oder Konzepte, sondern genau das Gegenteil: Die Verneinung aller Wahrnehmungen und Gedanken.

Dieses kurze Buch gibt dir:
- Die Erklärung dieser Behauptung
- Eine kleine Übersicht über praktische Wege zur Erleuchtung

Zudem nimmt es alle deine falschen Annahmen und Gedanken über "Gott" auseinander :D
must-read für self-inquiry

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Anirban

Absolute Absolute Absolute

Reviewed in India on April 26, 2019

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This is absolute. I cannot explain the profound impact it had on my mind. It is full of timeless wisdom. I learnt about Nothingness and how one can know one's true nature. This is amazing and awesome!

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