Diamond Approach teacher and student John Davis speaks about what the Diamond Approach means to him. He describes his introduction to the work and Hameed Ali (A. H. Almaas), the founder of the Diamond Approach.
John Davis is the author of The Diamond Approach: An Introduction to the Teachings of A. H. Almaas. As an ordained Diamond Approach teacher, he works with individual students, leads groups throughout the United States, directs a teacher-training seminary program, and teaches courses through the Diamond Approach Online. He also guides wilderness retreats through the School of Lost Borders and taught psychology at Naropa University and at Metropolitan State College of Denver for over thirty years.
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The Diamond Approach has been developed and taught over the last forty-five years by A. H. Almaas, who is widely recognized as a leader in the integration of spirituality and psychology. This book, the most concise introduction to the Diamond Approach available, is now revised and expanded to include the new teachings and perspectives that Almaas has developed since the turn of the millennium.
Praise for The Diamond Approach
"The work of A. H. Almaas places him among the greatest psychologists/spiritual teachers alive today. His brilliant vision of the human psyche embraces our Being from early development to the highest realms of spirit. From this he then offers a new language and direct approach for awakening to this manifold nature." —Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart, coauthor of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom
"I myself can recommend the Diamond Approach as probably the most balanced of the widely available spiritual psychologies/therapies." —Ken Wilber, author of A Brief History of Everything and The Integral Vision
"This is the first book to bring the main ideas of the Diamond Approach together in one place. That makes it an invaluable resource for every serious student of consciousness and psychology." —Sherry Ruth Anderson, coauthor of The Feminine Face of God and The Cultural Creatives
"This book is a gem! John Davis has found a treasure and wants to share it. His appreciation for the natural world of earth is a seamless weave with his love for the inner realms of discovery that the Diamond Approach to spiritual realization invites. He directs you to the trailhead of the path and points out with precision the terrain the adventurous soul can traverse. John captures the multifaceted brilliance of this contemporary teaching in a succinct, clear, and engaging way as he shares personal life experiences that illustrate how challenges open to new horizons when approached with interest and love. He reaches into his backpack of knowledge and generously displays the tools necessary to engage in the journey of a lifetime. You will find in these pages the presence of a skilled inner-wilderness guide. Enjoy the adventure!" —Karen Johnson, author of The Jeweled Path: The Biography of the Diamond Approach to Inner Realization and coauthor of The Power of Divine Eros: The Illuminating Force of Love in Everyday Life
"The Diamond Approach is a highly accessible introduction to one of the most integrated wisdom paths of our day. This book is about being Real. It is a guide on a journey of discovery that may at times be uncomfortable, but in a liberating way." —Frank Ostaseski, author of The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us about Living Fully
