The 1st Twin Cities Conference on Awakening

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The 1st Twin Cities Conference on Awakening

Saturday, May 30th 12 Noon – 5 PM

“Many people think that enlightenment is an altered state of consciousness. Actually, what we perceive every day through the distorted lens of ego is the truly altered state – we see things that don’t exist, we believe things that aren’t happening, and we live in a false world of our own creation.”
    ~ Adyashanti, The End of Your World
“Do not think that the Buddhas are other than you.”
    ~Dogen
This conference is about exploring awakening in very tangible ways. It is not theoretical, but rather a very personal and real examination of what may presently stand in the way of your own awakening.
In each moment, you can choose to try to control and understand the “dream” you live in, or to focus instead on awakening from that dream. For in that dream you remain a constant prisoner of your own mind, beliefs, thoughts and fears -- a character in your own story.
To awaken is why you came to earth. It is both your design function and birthright as a human being. Yet while your mind wants you to believe that talking, reading and thinking about awakening will result in your waking up, this journey is not an exercise in “getting better.” It is not easy or even logical.   There are no rules. It cannot be undertaken through intellectual exercises, discussions or concepts – for it embodies a surrender that transforms life itself.

Hosted by: Jonathan Krown, Eric Putkonen & Johana Sand They have no affiliation with any group or specific teaching - only the sincere pursuit of truth without compromise and a heart-felt sense of humor.
Donation: $20

Old Arizona Studio

2821 Nicollet Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55408

(1 block north of Kmart)

http://www.awaken2life.org/the-first-twin-cities-conference-on-awakening.html

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The 1st Twin Cities Conference on Awakening