
Waking Up from the Dream
An Extraordinary Journey of One Man's Spiritual Awakening
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Gareth Duignam
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Gareth Duignam
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Gareth Duignam, born in Dublin, Ireland in 1979, shares his transformative journey in this autobiography. From a life of non-conformity, he embarked on a spiritual awakening that led him to become a teacher, proficient in transmitting potent energies like Shaktipat and the Supramental Force.
This candid narrative delves into Gareth's pre-awakening life and his miraculous unveiling of truth beyond illusions. It chronicles his evolution into an irreverent, humorous, and loving teacher for the True Spiritual Awakening group. Notably, Gareth's teaching style stands out as he views himself as a friend, an equal, and a teammate rather than a guru. His mission is to empower others to reach the heights he has attained.
Throughout the story, listeners encounter Gareth's profound epiphanies, which are said to transmit energy to those who engage with them. Listening to this book becomes a spiritual meditation practice in itself. Gareth's post-awakening personality remains down-to-earth, humorously genuine, making this book a humble gift to the world—a must-listen for contemporary spiritual seekers.
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- 10-19-23
Thoroughly enjoyable on so many levels
I own the printed copy of this book and have already read it twice but I wanted to see what it was like as an audio book. I’m glad I did! I love the audio version for the same reasons that I love the written one but hearing the arc of his experience in Gareth’s own voice gives it additional power and resonance. It remains an interesting and engaging story both inspirational and educational, burning away resistance, offering encouragement and leaving really helpful bread crumbs as I make my own way (as we all must) on this pathless path.
Gareth’s voice carries a powerful transmission. I love hearing the story told in his own voice and he’s found the perfect pace for allowing the transmission and the story to unfold while keeping me engaged. (I’ve listened to other books where the author/reader rushes through and I find them frustrating!) Its amazing to me how much more I am getting from this audio version when I’ve already read the book twice.
Thoroughly enjoyable on so many levels! Well done!
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- Tammy M. Condren
- 05-09-24
AMAZING! I WANT THIS!!!
Gareth Duigman’s awakening story is the most detailed, interesting account I have ever heard…& I have read many others’ histories! His beautiful, classic Irish accent gave his narration even more authenticity! I became a subscriber of his YouTube channel early on in the book! I was so inspired to learn how I can elevate my own Spiritual evolution! I have already listened to several of his YouTube shaktipat transmissions! For those on the Spiritual path, THIS IS YOUR BOOK:)
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- ABE from Sunny San Diego!
- 10-13-23
A real person having a real awakening: finally ❤️!
"Waking from a Dream" by Gareth Duignam is a captivating autobiography that takes readers on a profound journey from the streets of Dublin, Ireland, to the realms of spirituality. Gareth's honest narrative of his life experiences before his awakening reveals a life of non-conformity, setting the stage for the miraculous discovery of the truth hidden behind the veil of illusion. One of the few people whose story doesn’t involve going to an exotic location to have an exotic experience. That in itself is incredibly attractive since most of us that are going through our process are having these awakenings aren’t living in idyllic exotic locations.
One of the most remarkable aspects of this book is Gareth's transformation into a teacher capable of transmitting powerful transformative energies, including Shaktipat and the Supramental Force. He explains that he doesn't adopt the conventional guru-student dynamic but instead views himself as a friend, equal, and someone who partners with his students. His mission is to empower others to reach the same heights he has attained.
Throughout the book, Gareth shares his epiphanies, and listeners may experience a transmission of energy as they delve into these revelations. It's as if listening to the book becomes a spiritual meditation practice in itself, making the text an extraordinary spiritual guide.
What makes Gareth's story even more remarkable is that, despite reaching the highest level of consciousness, he remains down to earth, humorous, and genuinely kind. His humility is palpable, and his transformation into a loving teacher for his group,
In summary, "Waking from a Dream" is a gift to those who are awakening and are seeking for answers. This book is a must-read for modern-day spiritual seekers, offering a unique perspective and an inspiring journey toward spiritual awakening and self-realization.
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- Istvan
- 11-15-23
A wonderful company on your spiritual journey
I own the hardcopy version of this book and knew that I would buy the audiobook version as soon as it was published.
Not only is it a beautiful and very inspirational guide on the spiritual journey, but it also contains all the transmissions the author discusses. Gareth has a genuine, down-to-earth approach, and the descriptions are so detailed and vivid that they serve as not just pointers but gates to the Infinite.
I highly recommend it to any serious spiritual seeker who wants to boost their spiritual progress.
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