The DIAMOND APPROACH, developed by A. H. Almass is a path made for our time. It includes the wisdom of the ancient traditions and the findings of modern psychology and supports a return to our essence, our authenticity.
The path presents a detailed map of how our connection is lost to our inherent spiritual qualities such as love, compassion, strength and dignity —
and it provides a way back. The Diamond Approach uses meditation, group practice, personal spiritual inquiry and the support of a teacher to bring presence and understanding to the egoic status quo. As the egoic knots are understood,
they can relax and our true nature can shine through.
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We offer a series of interconnected teachings on a subject (often four) and occasional introductions or single teachings. Each one will generally include meditation, a teaching and time to practice inquiry, which is the primary investigation tool of the Diamond Approach. In inquiry we bring our full attention to an issue in presence. We include whatever is present, our ideas, worries, concerns as well as our emotions and physical sensations. As we bring our awareness to all of it, we see more and learn more about our conditioning and the way that our experience is limited by our history. Over time our spiritual qualities are more available and the truth of our nature shines through. It sounds magical, but it is also practical. When we operate from our authenticity in our daily lives, we are naturally aligned with what is good for reality and good for us. It is not a quick fix, but over time it can change your life. See the events page for our latest offerings.
Diamond Gathering—A New Offering
Diamond Approach Michigan is offering an exciting new program beginning in 2025. This will be a free teaching for the community offered about once a month. The program is called Diamond Gathering. It is open for current students practicing the Diamond Approach and to brand new people interested in finding out more and experiencing more. There is no experience necessary.
Each session will include a meditation, a teaching on a topic, personal inquiry in twos and threes and time for questions. Topics will include: Value (how we seek it in outside things), Loving the truth (also how it is limited), Practicing Presence and Being Real. Each of these topics will be explored with directed inquiry to see how they apply to our lives individually. You may attend all of them or just one or two.
The Diamond ApproachÒ is a spiritual teaching for our time, including the findings of psychology along with wisdom of the ancient traditions. Our unique combination of teaching and directed inquiry allow each student to explore their own experience and move toward their deepest true nature—everyone’s potential.
Sessions are scheduled on Saturday mornings from 9 to 11:30 on January 4, March 8, April 5, May 3 and June 7.
We meet at 180 Little Lake Dr. #1, Ann Arbor.
