[.ca] The Bliss of Freedom: A Contemporary Mystic's ... (ISBN 0965095827)

This is the real thing:
The Bliss Of Freedom - Reader Review The Bliss of Freedom by Master Charles, chronicles the real-life story of a contemporary mystic from his earliest spiritual experiences as a child, through his years spent at the side of his teacher, the renowned Eastern master, Paramahansa Muktananda. Whereas other spiritual autobiographical accounts seem somewhat formulaic and sterile, I found this one to be authentically "real" as well as being a fascinating read from start to finish. In this straightforward story, Master Charles focuses on personal, anecdotal experience and avoids falling into the trap of philosophical preaching or moralizing. We get a real insider's glimpse into day to day life around a very powerful Master and how the Master - disciple relationship transforms and awakens. Seekers of truth will find much to consider here as the meditator's journey is detailed without sugar-coating or romanticizing. This book should be in every seeker's library.

Profound mystical experience by a westerner:
My comparative religion professor included this book on a recommended reading list as an example of profound mystical experience written by a westerner. I have read fairly extensively in this field and consider the level of spiritual mastery expressed by Master Charles in this book to be a least on a par with the more profound examples of mystical realization I am aware of, both Eastern and Western. It is also a fascinating account of his may years in India under the mentorship of the renouwned Eastern master Paramahansa Muktananda. Since he is a contemporary, living mystic, I took the opportunity to experience Master Charles in person and attended a meditation retreat with him at his Sanctuary in Virginia. There were about one hundred of us in attendance from all around the world. Several of us were first-timers and many of the others were regular attendees. From the start, it was evident that the level of realization he described in his book was authentic and palpable. His daily dialogues on holistic reality were clear and precise, and while he is thoroughly conversant in empirical scientific knowledge, his own background in comparative religion and philosophy was quite evident. The contemporary form of meditation that he originated, Synchronicity technological meditation, is absolutely brilliant and is likely the most significant breakthrough in the art and science of meditation in thousands of years. Both the man and his work are on the level of genius. I have met several authentic spiritual teachers, but none whose presence is so intoxicating, elevating and expansive. The peace, bliss and love that emanates from him, validates the depth of his mystical/spiritual realization more than his words. I was blown away and it was the same for everyone in attendance. If you are interested in authentic spiritual/mystical experience beyond sectarianism, Master Charles Cannon is a magnificent (and available)living example. I definitely recommend reading his book. Also you may want to check out the website on his non-profit organization, Synchronicity Foundation:...and perhaps even attend one of his retreats. If you are a seeker of spiritual unforldment, don't miss out on an opportunity to experience the real thing.

Meeting Presence:
I am always amazed at the diversity of the awakening process. Here Master Chrales shares with us in his own unique style of expression ( he is very poetic ) the journey of awakening as it unfolded within him, whilst he was in the presence of the Great Master Baba Muktananda. Perhaps the uniqueness of the awakening process reflects the Unlimited potential that is Consciousness. As the Spiritual energy Kundalini Shakti awakens within a human being she takes one on a journey into the very depths of BEING , and the expression and dance of this process is always a creative and free. Here we are invited into the depths of awakened consciousness