METHOD OF THE DIAMOND
APPROACH
As a contemporary spiritual teaching,
the Diamond Approach to Inner Realization considers
the totality of the human being. It is a path of self
realization and human maturity based on an original
synthesis of modern discoveries in the field of psychology
and a new paradigm about spiritual nature.
We learn that we can experience our spiritual and
true nature as a transcendent eternal truth and also
as various spiritual qualities of presence like love,
clarity, peace, truth and so on. These aspects of
our essence are readily revealed through the heart
felt understanding of our normal everyday experience.
In this way we can attain spiritual realization at
the same time that we become liberated from our psychological
patterns and limitations. Such an approach makes it
possible to be a full human being in the world while
grounded in the eternal spirit.
The Diamond Approach differs from most other paths
in that it recognizes the uniqueness of each
individual soul and adapts itself to each
person's needs at the time. It does not require that
people adapt to some ideal, but welcomes people as
they are and helps them to take the natural next step
for their unique development.
The Diamond Approach emphasizes the personal aspects
of spiritual reality, in a way different from most
spiritual paths. Development of the personal
essence—the Pearl Beyond Price—is
central to the Diamond Approach. This process honors,
supports and develops the uniqueness of each individual
to its fullest potential. Beingness in a personal
form becomes a stepping stone from ordinary
consciousness to the transcendent oneness of spiritual
reality.
The Diamond Approach recognizes that Being or true
nature manifests the fullness of reality, whereas
the material world is only one part of that reality.
This view contrasts with the materialistic perspectives
dominating society today, of which most psychotherapy
is an expression.
Following this path, we have the opportunity to discover,
realize and actualize our true nature, our deepest
spiritual dimension. The Diamond Approach uses methods
such as meditation, self-remembering
and inquiry to support this process
of realizing our true nature.
For a more in-depth description of the Diamond Approach
see the write-up under A.H.
Almaas. |
