Walking the Diamond Path
Liberation &
Radical Acceptance
Recording Only.
This event took place on November 7 & 8.
For the Truth Seeker and Mystery Lover
We are a mystery school that has provided the teachings of the Diamond Approach to the world for 45 years. The way we have taught this spiritual body of knowledge is through ongoing groups that gather regularly in person for weekends and retreats.
Since COVID-19 began, we moved all of our current in-person groups online for the sake of safety. We have been inspired by the kinds of experiences that emerged from this transition to gathering online, and we feel the real possibility of offering an ongoing group in this online format.
We are inviting new students who value spiritual illumination, who sincerely want to know the truth of life and reality, to join us for a living laboratory that we intend to become our first Diamond Heart Online group (DHON1).
Our intention is to develop an international group of committed students, of many cultures and backgrounds, that can go on for some years. This is a novel opportunity for those who want to engage with this path in an ongoing way but are unable to participate in our usual, preferred, in-person style. This group is for new students only.
The best way to learn more is to participate in courses like this from our introductory series, Walking the Diamond Path. Here you may experientially explore the teachings of the school with the founders of the Diamond Approach, long-time Diamond Approach students, and other seekers, lovers, adventurers of consciousness who are new to the path.
“You are not a rejectable person. Nobody is a rejectable person…we are all not only not rejectable, not only acceptable, but we're all precious, we're all important.”
When We Practice Acceptance, We Can Become Truly Free
There is no denying that things are challenging in the world right now and we’re all having different reactions to what’s happening. We may struggle to deal with difficult circumstances, be experiencing fears and worries, or become overwhelmed by all we are confronted with.
In the face of this, our initial response is often to distract ourselves – to push the hard things away or numb ourselves to avoid the pain and uncomfortable feelings. We may think that rejecting difficulty gets us away from it, but it actually ties us much more intricately to it, like a kind of glue.
Acceptance shows us another way.
We often think of acceptance as agreeing with what’s happening or simply going along with something. We may associate acceptance with a sense of resignation or “accepting our fate.” But true acceptance is actually a spiritual quality that allows us to be exactly where we are; we can face whatever arises without either grasping or rejecting, allowing us to be truly free.
Acceptance allows the aliveness of reality to show you your next step.
Join us for “Liberation & Radical Acceptance”
and we will explore...
Our history of rejection and how that impacts our ability to accept things now
Tools for working with rejection so you can be liberated from the habits of conditioning
The spiritual treasure we can access when we are able to face reality exactly as it is
Interested in learning more? Watch this special mini-teaching on Liberation & Radical Acceptance with Diamond Approach teacher Zarina Maiwandi and co-founder A.H. Almaas
“Acceptance isn’t about giving up. Acceptance means no denial, no minimizing, no exaggeration. No telling ourselves stories - we see things as they are.”
“When you don't interfere with what's happening, the aliveness of reality meets you in that spot and shows you the next discovery.”
“Liberation & Radical Acceptance” Will Help You...
Explore the unique ways you avoid difficult experiences
Learn how embracing the fullness of your experience can help you move through difficulties
Discover how acceptance can enrich your life by allowing you to engage more honestly and deeply with the world as it is
What You’ll Receive When You Enroll...
A recording of the online workshop including teachings, guided meditations, and interactive exercises
Recorded Q&A sessions where you will learn from the teachers and others in the program
Meet Your Teachers
A. H. Almaas (Hameed Ali)
A.H. Almaas (pen name for Hameed Ali) is the founder of the Diamond Approach, a contemporary teaching that developed within the context of both ancient spiritual teachings and modern depth psychology theories. He has authored eighteen books about spiritual realization, including the Diamond Heart series, The Pearl Beyond Price, The Void, and The Alchemy of Freedom. He is the founder of the Ridhwan School for Spiritual Development, an inner work school devoted to the realization of True Nature. The orientation of the school is directed toward guiding students to realize their true nature to the fullest realization and further still, to endless enlightenment.
Zarina Maiwandi
Zarina Maiwandi has been a student of the Diamond Approach since 1999 and a teacher since 2015, working with groups in the United States, Asia, and Europe. Trained as an academic studying Western philosophy and literature, she edits books, including several written by A. H. Almaas.
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FAQ
What is the Ridhwan School?
“Ridhwan” is a Sufi word. It means “satisfied and satisfying.” Our school, home to more than 4,000 students across the globe, has the potential to both help you to be fulfilled and to help others be fulfilled. Students learn to ground, sensitize, recognize, and trust the inherent guidance of Being.
What is the Diamond Approach?
The Diamond Approach is the core teaching of the Ridhwan School, a spiritual path that approaches our ordinary experiences, emotions, and sensations in a friendly way of understanding. This radical acceptance of our situation allows something to come through that puts us in touch with our spirituality.
In the Diamond Approach, everything we experience is utilized as a doorway to our spiritual nature. Rather than negating or seeking to transcend parts of our humanness that are considered barriers to realization, we learn to approach each aspect of our physical, emotional, and mental experience with acceptance and open curiosity to discover its truth. We do meditation and other exercises, but the main method is inquiry: non-judgment of what we’re experiencing, which brings crisp clarity into one’s own truth.
What’s included in the program?
A recording of the online workshop where you’ll hear talks from Hameed and Zarina, participate in guided meditations and experiential exercises, and learn from other participants in the Q&A portions.
Are the sessions live or pre-recorded?
This is a recording of an online workshop.
Will you be mailing anything to me or is everything digital?
Once payment is received you will receive an email with your login details, then you are officially in! You will receive everything in your email inbox, including instructions on how to access the course. Please check your spam folder to locate the email that says ‘Course Access: Liberation and Radical Acceptance.’
Do you offer financial assistance such as scholarships for online courses?
Yes! To apply for financial assistance for any of our courses, click here to complete a scholarship application.
What if I have questions?
We’re here to support you on your journey and help with any questions you may have about enrolling and accessing the course. For support please email daosupport@ridhwan.org. Be sure to add this address to your contact list so we don’t end up in your Junk/Spam/Promotions folder. But please check there just in case!
Is there a refund policy?
Are You Ready to Experience Liberation and Radical Acceptance?
To make online spiritual support more accessible to our global community, especially during the pandemic, we offer two additional “Pay It Forward” payment options in addition to the regular fee. For those who need help, we offer a reduced tuition option, and for those who are able to help, we offer the chance to add a “Pay It Forward” addition to regular tuition, with those additions going directly to provide scholarship opportunities for others.
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