Eric Putkonen
Submitted by eputkonen on Sat, 02/16/2008 - 19:25.Tags:
Biography
A modern-day mystic and yogi, Eric Putkonen focuses on the "Direct Path" traditions (a.k.a. Pathless Path): Jnana Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, etc. After searching for thirteen years and awakening in 2005, he has made himself available to whomever wished to speak with him.
He began holding meditations and Satsang ("meetings about the Truth of our Essence") in his home in 2006 and met with individuals privately in order to sit together in silence and point towards who/what we really are.
Main website - Awaken to Life with Eric Putkonen
Teachings
"...our normal conception of self is a false self. What many people see as themselves is not their true selves."
~ excerpt from "True Self" - January 2006, Edge Life Magazine online)
"Enlightenment is sometimes called the "Natural State" or the "Unconditioned." In Zen, you will hear references to our original face.
Returning to the "Natural State" requires no effort. Actually, anything you do will only get in the way. It is like mixing a jar of water with sand and ice. As long as you keep mixing, the contents will not be at their natural state: sand on the bottom, ice on top, and clear water in between. Anything you do will keep mixing and jumbling the contents."
~ excerpt from "Effortless Meditation" - January 2008, Edge Life Magazine online)
"Remember, no one is in their right mind"
~ tagline from podcast, 'Out of Our Minds'
You can listen to many 15-minute podcasts by Eric on his website...http://www.awaken2life.org
Locations
"west suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota"
If you would like to meet with Eric privately or host a satsang, please call or email and something may be arranged. He accepts guests to his home, as well as visits in their homes, or public places in-between.
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