Episode

This Zen Teacher's Surprising Response To my Awakening | Henry Shukman

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A New Way of Being
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May 1, 2026
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Summary

'The mind is not invited to the party' - Henry Shukman and Simon Mundie discuss Kensho. Henry Shukman and I discuss spiritual awakening, the dark night of the soul, and why the thinking mind can’t grasp what awakening really is. Drawing on my own direct experience, this is about what happens when identification with thought falls away—and awareness recognises itself. For 1:1 coaching with Simon book a free 15 minute consultation: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call For a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry's app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simon For more information on The Way head here: http://thewayapp.com/simon Substack: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.