David Carse explains that very few will be interested in this book. Those who are are trying to live a better life, become a better person, and realize their full potential as a spiritual being are not really advised to travel here. There are better books for that purpose.

Nevertheless, Perfect Brilliant Stillness has become a contemporary spiritual classic. It very easily makes its way to my favorites list. I believe most will understand why after only a few pages, but perhaps Dennis Waite, author of the highly recommended Book of One, says it best:

“The Self cannot be described but David Carse makes a very good effort. Quoting from Sufi and Taoist sages as well as Advaitin ones, he helps uncover the non-dual truth that is the essence of the phenomenal appearance. The language he uses is direct and carries the conviction of experience. In many books on Advaita there is the distinct feeling that what is said is in the realm of theory or based upon what has been read elsewhere; one is left in no doubt that this is not the case here.”
- Dennis Waite

Again and again we say that words cannot describe it, but Carse does it better than anyone I’ve ever read. I suspect that for many reading this book will make others come to life.