Dark Night of the Soul

The Cloud of Unknowing

Anonymous 14th-century mystical text guiding the contemplative toward direct experience of God through 'unknowing' — releasing conceptual thought.

Meister Eckhart — Wisdom of the Masters

Samaneri Jayasāra

Audio teachings and readings from Meister Eckhart, curated by Samaneri Jayasāra on the Wisdom of the Masters channel.

The Unfolding Now

A.H. Almaas

The keys to self-knowledge and deep contentment are right here before us, in this very moment—if we can simply learn to live with presence and open awareness In The Unfolding Now, A. H. Almaas presents a marvelously effective practice for developing the transformative quality of presence. Through a particular method of self-observation and contemplative exploration that he calls inquiry, we learn to live in the relaxed condition of simply “being ourselves,” without interference from feelings of inadequacy, drivenness toward goals, struggling to figure things out, and rejecting experiences we don't want. Almaas explores the many obstacles that keep us from being present—including defensiveness, ignorance, desire, aggression, and self-hatred—and shows us how to welcome with curiosity and compassion whatever we are experiencing.

Know Yourself: An Explanation of the Oneness of Being

Awhad al-Din Balyani

A concise 13th-century Sufi treatise on the unity of being, exploring the principle 'Whosoever knows their self, knows their Lord.' Translated by Cecilia Twinch, with commentary drawing on Ibn Arabi's tradition. Frequently referenced by Rupert Spira in his non-dual teachings.

Access to Insight

Comprehensive online library of Theravada Buddhist texts including suttas, commentaries, and practice guides translated from Pali.