The Dharma Method: 7 Daily Steps to Spiritual Advancement

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A practical guide to simple daily techniques for rapid spiritual progress * Explores 11 time-tested methods for spiritual advancement and how you only need to include 7 each day for spiritual growth and personal enlightenment * Includes wisdom from spiritual masters from nearly every religion, including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more * Offers routines, tips, and tricks to keep you on track, mantras for success and sacred connection, and exercises to apply these spiritual lessons in your everyday life Enlightenment means becoming a light unto yourself. But how does one get on the path to enlightenment? In this practical spiritual guide, Simon Chokoisky shares 11 time-tested yet simple daily techniques to help you find your spiritual path, or "dharma," no matter what your spiritual background--be it Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, or Agnostic. He explains how everyone has a unique learning style as well as a spiritual style--your "Dharma type"--and how the Dharma method allows you to pick any seven of the 11 methods described in the book to practice. You can even change them daily, all based on your unique needs. And by holding to the 7/11 "rule" daily, you'll soon find yourself on the road to rapid spiritual progress and personal enlightenment. In this book, the author explains how he distilled these 11 spiritual techniques from centuries of methods used by spiritual masters from around the world. He details the 5 different Dharma types and provides personality tests to determine your type. He provides routines, tips, and tricks to keep you on track as well as thoughtful exercises to help you apply spiritual principles in your everyday life. He explores how to apply the commandments of the Judeo-Christian tradition, the Yoga Yamas and Niyamas, and the Buddhist 8-fold path based on your Dharma type. He discusses the power of sound and how to use mantras for success and sacred connection. He also explains the best ways to purify your body and mind as well as how to create a "standing wave" of spiritual power to recharge yourself anytime during the day. Showing how spirituality is inherent in each of us and is abundant, free, and easy to cultivate, the author reveals how you can best cultivate your spiritual light and share it with the world.

Simon Chokoisky is a pioneer in using Vedic Astrology and Dharma Typing to help people discover their soul's purpose. He runs a private consulting business based on his trainings in Vedic life mapping and Vedic Astrology. The author of The Five Dharma Types, Gambler's Dharma, and Sex, Love, and Dharma as well as the creator of the Decoding Your Life Map with Vedic Astrology DVD series, he travels widely conducting seminars. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

"With wit and clarity Chokoisky transforms Vedic teachings into this relevant, helpful guide for living a more sacred life. This book is the perfect companion for anyone on the path of self-awareness and healing." * Bridgette Shea, L.Ac., MAcOM, author of Handbook of Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda * "An exceptional book, it is both deeply traditional and surprisingly refreshing and innovative. With an impressive command of Vedic knowledge, Chokoisky reveals the essence of dharma and confidently walks the reader through its full realization within a Western lifestyle. All this in an entertaining, uplifting, and effortlessly brilliant tone." * Shai Tubali, author of Unlocking the 7 Secret Powers of the Heart * "Written in an easy, conversational tone, The Dharma Method succeeds in breaking down a complex subject and updates ancient wisdom for the modern world. Chokoisky has written a wonderful primer for those seeking fundamental principles and practices of the spiritual path." * Mary Mueller Shutan, L.Ac., author of The Body Deva * "What a wonderful book! The Dharma Method explains sacred spiritual teachings in a way that's concise and digestible. It is loaded with really useful reference material and practical things you can do to reach your spiritual goal." * Darren Cockburn, author of Being Present * "Author Simon Chokoisky says in his preface that the working title for The Dharma Method was 'The Lazy Person's Guide to Enlightenment.' So what, exactly, is this book offering help with? Basically, mindfulness. This is the mindfulness guide for people who don't want to hear about angels, chakras, or vibration levels. There is, as you might imagine, a chapter devoted to each of the 11 suggested practices to guide novitiates in their use, but they are all more practical than philosophical. I consider this a recommended read if you are a practical minded reader who finds many similar books too fluffy to make it through." * Patricia Mullen, FacingNorth.net *