© Copyright 1987 by William L. Mikulas A Quest original. First Edition 1987 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without written permission except for quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. For additional information write to:

 

Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Mikulas, William L.

The way beyond. (A Quest book)

“A Quest original”—T.p. verso.

Bibliography:

p.

 

1.	Spiritual life. I. Title.

 

BL624.M49 1987

158.1

87- 40131

ISBN 0-8356-0625-2 (pbk.)

 

Printed in the United States of America

 

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For Benita

 

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Contents

Overview		1
I	Perspectives
	The Self	9
	Levels of Being	15
	The Game of Life	21
	Dreaming	26
II	Basic Practices
	Meditation	33
	Concentration	45
	Mindfulness	52
	Opening the Heart	63
	Reducing Attachments	72
III	Overall Practice
	Cleaning House	91
	Readiness to Know	98
	Finding Your Way	103
	Teachers	109
	Continual Practice	113
	Retreats	120
Appendix: Some Basic Definitions		125
Suggested Reading		129