This film is a wakeup bell that tolls for 
you to awaken within the dream of life.

Sadhana, an ancient Sanskrit word, points to
the practices that lead to True Awakening.

But here's the Paradox: There's nothing 
to do, except become aware of what

your conditioned mind is already doing.

The operations of the Mind are 
realized to be empty of self.

These operations are sensations, 
perceptions, reactions, as well as

the witnessing part of the Mind.

Sadhana, regardless of the technique 
or practice, is simply making all of these

unconscious mind processes conscious.
Through single-pointed presence and

deep surrender to what is, it transcends 
any single spiritual system or tradition.

In its pure Essence it invites you 
to let go of everything you know,

to enter a don't know mind.
Imagine letting go of duality,

of good and bad, of that evaluating mind, 
letting go of preferences,

the very root of the 'I' thought. This is 
radical, a complete reversal from the

relentless goal oriented pursuits
of modern Life.

The you that you think you are must fail,
surrender, move from the driver's seat

to the passenger seat.

What emerges is life itself, the great 
reality, the kingdom always here,

yet which has been obscured by the
chaotic whirlpool of the mind.

This truth can't be known or understood
by the analytical mind, because

the analytical mind is the filter,
the reducing valve that creates

the illusion of separation.
We may start with practices,

with techniques that interrupt 
the pattern of you, clearing

unconscious patterns or Samskaras.

But eventually in Sadhana, you even 
let go of the practices.

The purpose of Sadhana is to reveal 
the unconscious processes of the mind,

But these very practices if misunderstood,
can become part of the unconscious mind,

if the ego becomes attached to them,
creating a spiritualized ego.

Awakening is not something to attain.

It is a recognizing, an awakening to 
what you've always been.

In this space of openness, of stillness,
you create the optimal conditions

for awakening to your true nature.

Why engage in sadhana? Why awaken?

We awaken to be free of suffering, to live
a life that is unscripted and not robotic.

To end the dream of the separated self and
to come to the kingdom that is here now.

To find true peace that is not contingent
on anything in the Matrix of the Mind.