John Davis

John Davis has been a student of the Diamond Approach since its inception in 1975. As an ordained Diamond Approach teacher, he works with individual students, leads groups throughout the United States, directs a teacher-training seminary program, and teaches courses through the Diamond Approach Online. He also guides wilderness retreats through the School of Lost Borders and taught psychology at Naropa University and at Metropolitan State College of Denver for over thirty years.

A. H. Almaas

A. H. Almaas is the pen name of Hameed Ali, the Kuwaiti-born originator of the Diamond Approach, who has been guiding individuals and groups in the United States since 1976. Over time the teaching has found a home in Europe, Canada, Australia, and beyond. Almaas is the author of many books, including Love Unveiled, The Unfolding Now, and Runaway Realization.

"The work of A. H. Almaas places him among the greatest psychologists/spiritual teachers alive today. His brilliant vision of the human psyche embraces our Being from early development to the highest realms of spirit. From this he then offers a new language and direct approach for awakening to this manifold nature." —Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart, coauthor of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom

"I myself can recommend the Diamond Approach as probably the most balanced of the widely available spiritual psychologies/therapies." —Ken Wilber, author of A Brief History of Everything and The Integral Vision

"This is the first book to bring the main ideas of the Diamond Approach together in one place. That makes it an invaluable resource for every serious student of consciousness and psychology." —Sherry Ruth Anderson, coauthor of The Feminine Face of God and The Cultural Creatives

"This book is a gem! John Davis has found a treasure and wants to share it. His appreciation for the natural world of earth is a seamless weave with his love for the inner realms of discovery that the Diamond Approach to spiritual realization invites. He directs you to the trailhead of the path and points out with precision the terrain the adventurous soul can traverse. John captures the multifaceted brilliance of this contemporary teaching in a succinct, clear, and engaging way as he shares personal life experiences that illustrate how challenges open to new horizons when approached with interest and love. He reaches into his backpack of knowledge and generously displays the tools necessary to engage in the journey of a lifetime. You will find in these pages the presence of a skilled inner-wilderness guide. Enjoy the adventure!" —Karen Johnson, author of The Jeweled Path: The Biography of the Diamond Approach to Inner Realization and coauthor of The Power of Divine Eros: The Illuminating Force of Love in Everyday Life

"The Diamond Approach is a highly accessible introduction to one of the most integrated wisdom paths of our day. This book is about being Real. It is a guide on a journey of discovery that may at times be uncomfortable, but in a liberating way." —Frank Ostaseski, author of The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us about Living Fully