Finding the Self - by Dennis Waite (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Guiding seekers through the maze of modern Advaita, exposing misleading teaching, and clarifying the proven path to enlightenment.

Finding the Self: A Guide Through the Minefield of Modern Advaita distills over 25 years of expertise to address the confusion faced by seekers who encounter conflicting and often mistaken teachings on Advaita. Designed for both beginners and those with some experience, this book directly tackles misleading interpretations spread by contemporary teachers and media, providing clear guidance rooted in traditional Advaita philosophy. By using illustrative quotations from modern sources, author Dennis Waites exposes common pitfalls and clarifies core concepts through the proven methods of traditional Advaita. Unique in its purpose, these pages serve as a corrective companion to any modern non-dual teaching, answering key questions about authentic spiritual knowledge. Ideal for anyone seeking genuine enlightenment, regardless of prior familiarity with the author's earlier books.

About the Author

Following an education in Chemistry, Dennis Waite worked in computing for the next 30 years. Since 2000, he has devoted his life to the study of Advaita and making this teaching more accessible to seekers. His first book, 'The Book of One', provides a summary of the entire teaching. It was published in 2003, extensively revised and republished in 2010.