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Awakening Now. The Movie by Jerel Mani http://www.awakeningnow.info/This documentary movie explores the insights of six contemporary spiritual teachers and their experiences on the path to spiritual awakening.Ever wondered about trivial things like life, the universe, everything? What are we here for? What’s it all about?”I’d say awakening is opening to yourself as you are, not to yourself as you think yourself to be” – GangajiThe documentary Awakening NOW explores first hand the basic concepts that surround a spiritual awakening as told by six teachers. The film explores with them about their thoughts and experiences on the topics of awakening, meditation, duality and enlightenment.The six teachers chosen to participate in Awakening NOW share their personal views on spiritual awakening, while providing the opportunity to address any misconceptions on awakening and spirituality in general. “I want this film to be accesible to everyone, to help people understand the fundamentals of spiritual awakeing” explains Jerel. The teachers that take you on their own personal journeys are: * Master Charles Cannon, affectionately known as Master Charles.* Swami Chetanananda is the abbot and spiritual director of the Nityananda Institute.* Andrew Cohen is an American spiritual teacher and visionary thinker widely recognized for his original contribution to the emerging field of evolutionary spirituality.* Gangaji, an American born teacher and author, has traveled the globe since 1990, speaking with spiritual seekers from all walks of life. Her message is powerful in its clarity and simplicity: True peace and lasting fulfillment are not only our birthright, they are the essential nature of our being.* Isira Sananda is a Global Peace Ambassador. Her role is to inspire humanity to reclaim their own greater potential of wisdom, love, peace and compassion. Isira is one of the modern world’s Spiritual Masters. Her work in teaching meditation, inspiring self-realisation and campaigning for world peace over the last 18 years has brought her international recognition.* Swami Shankarananda Saraswati (Swamiji) is a meditation master in the powerful spiritual tradition of Kashmir Shaivism.These teachers were sought out by the director as living examples of those that have achieved highly awakened level of consciousness. Questions explored include what is enlightenment and what purpose does it serve? How does meditation fit in with this and what does it do for us? What is consciousness? What does the terms oneness or unity mean? Where does this thirst for further knowledge or knowing come from? Why have a teacher and how could that help us?For these teachers, now “awakened”, their journey continues. “The awakening is the key thing, not enlightenment” says Swami Shankarananda. “Once you are awakened enlightenment is inevitable, you have to do the work, but the awakening is the thing, then you are living in a new world. It may plateau from time to time, there is a inner knowing, a desire to seek the truth”.Awakening NOW demonstrates the growing phenomenon that is those who are experiencing their own spiriutal awakening – there seems on this planet to be a growing number of individuals who are in this state. About the DirectorSydney based director Jerel Mani has been an enquirer into spirituality since his childhood. Questioning his own family’s religious beliefs and how relevant they were to his life, Then going on to explore alternative religions on a very personal journey. Artist and a musician, he has enjoyed expressing himself in many different mediums.Reviews”So refreshing to share with like minded beautiful people. A total relief from the matrix, thank you thank you thank you” – J.Sparks Chatswood”Heartening to have access to the insight of all teachers in the film and feeling my energy and the halls energy shift in the presence” – Monique, Diamond Bay”I loved the films softness – There were many moments and sayings that resonated with me and made me feel very joyful, peaceful and excited about my life!” – K. Nikolaidis, Bellevue Hill,”I appreciated the simple but essential questions asked and the people interviewed to gain different insights and perspectives on the same questions. I learned many lessons and gained a lot from this film” – L. McCann”Great to see and hear such insight through different teachers; all of them seem to say that words are not enough, reminding me that this journey is an experience. Thank you!” – A. Le Her”What a beautifully paced movie – it was clear that it was a project of love and I am grateful for you putting it out there in the world. A wonderful reflective experience” -D. Walkck, Walsh Bay”I loved it! Some really inspirational things said. Many things struck chords within me. I shed a few tears – resonating with what was said – especially what was said on teachers/gurus. THANK YOU” -D.Hall”Another signpost in this spirited journey of my life. A profound reminder of my destiny..unity with spirit” -S. Orellana”Inspiring, informative, clear, honest. I’m going home to meditate. I’m going home to find my mentor – I’m a finder!!”- L. Davies”Very powerful & I need to watch this film several times to take in it’s important messages. The diversity of the messages is wonderful. Thankyou Jerel for sharing these amazing teachings” – J. Norman”It’s a sweet soul songs from my inner most being” – C. Ibraham