Christopher D. Wallis, also known as Hareesh, is a scholar-practitioner with thirty years of experience, having been initiated into the practice of yogic meditation at sixteen. His degrees include a B.A. in Religion and Classics from the University of Rochester, an M.A. in Sanskrit from U.C. Berkeley, an M.Phil. in Classical Indian Religions from Oxford, and a Ph.D. in Sanskrit from U.C. Berkeley. His doctoral dissertation focused on the role of spiritual experience in the tradition of Tantric Shaivism. Additionally, he received traditional education at yoga ashrams in upstate New York and India, training in meditation, mantra-science, kirtan, karma-yoga, and pedagogy. He currently teaches meditation, yoga darsana (practical philosophy), Tantrik philosophy, Sanskrit, and mantra-science. Hareesh is the author of Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition and The Recognition Sutras: Illuminating a 1,000-Year-Old Spiritual Masterpiece.

"Near Enemies of the Truth is like a Zen master's sword-both uncompromising and kind-and, as such, an invaluable companion to anyone who wishes to be scrupulously honest in their quest to recognize their essential nature and its inherent peace." -Rupert Spira, spiritual teacher, philosopher, and author of You Are the Happiness You Seek "A much-needed book for not just the world of spiritual seekers but for anyone interested in understanding their inner landscapes and arriving at peace and wisdom." -Kavitha Chinnaiyan, MD, award-winning author of Shakti Rising and Glorious Alchemy "Near Enemies of the Truth is a deliciously disruptive inoculation against BS teachings in the world of alternative spirituality. I wish this could be required reading for all 'spiritual teachers'." -Harshada David Wagner, meditation teacher and spiritual coach

• IntroductionChapter 1: Listen to Your HeartChapter 2: Become the Best Version of YourselfChapter 3: Find Your Soul's PurposeChapter 4: Follow Your BlissChapter 5: Speak Your TruthChapter 6: You Create Your Own RealityChapter 7: You Can Choose How to RespondChapter 8: Love YourselfChapter 9: Be in the MomentChapter 10: Everything Happens for a ReasonChapter 11: Everything Happens for the BestChapter 12: Avoid Negative EnergyChapter 13: You Can Heal Your Energy HealingChapter 14: I Am My Own GuruChapter 15: All Paths Lead to the Same GoalChapter 16: EnlightenmentChapter 17: RealityChapter 18: NondualityChapter 19: EgoChapter 20: KundaliniChapter 21: GodAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorIndex

Christopher D. Wallis, also known as Hareesh, is a scholar-practitioner with thirty years of experience, having been initiated into the practice of yogic meditation at sixteen. His degrees include a B.A. in Religion and Classics from the University of Rochester, an M.A. in Sanskrit from U.C. Berkeley, an M.Phil. in Classical Indian Religions from Oxford, and a Ph.D. in Sanskrit from U.C. Berkeley. His doctoral dissertation focused on the role of spiritual experience in the tradition of Tantric Shaivism. Additionally, he received traditional education at yoga ashrams in upstate New York and India, training in meditation, mantra-science, kirtan, karma-yoga, and pedagogy. He currently teaches meditation, yoga darsana (practical philosophy), Tantrik philosophy, Sanskrit, and mantra-science. Hareesh is the author of Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition and The Recognition Sutras: Illuminating a 1,000-Year-Old Spiritual Masterpiece.

"Near Enemies of the Truth is like a Zen master's sword-both uncompromising and kind-and, as such, an invaluable companion to anyone who wishes to be scrupulously honest in their quest to recognize their essential nature and its inherent peace." -Rupert Spira, spiritual teacher, philosopher, and author of You Are the Happiness You Seek "A much-needed book for not just the world of spiritual seekers but for anyone interested in understanding their inner landscapes and arriving at peace and wisdom." -Kavitha Chinnaiyan, MD, award-winning author of Shakti Rising and Glorious Alchemy "Near Enemies of the Truth is a deliciously disruptive inoculation against BS teachings in the world of alternative spirituality. I wish this could be required reading for all 'spiritual teachers'." -Harshada David Wagner, meditation teacher and spiritual coach

• IntroductionChapter 1: Listen to Your HeartChapter 2: Become the Best Version of YourselfChapter 3: Find Your Soul's PurposeChapter 4: Follow Your BlissChapter 5: Speak Your TruthChapter 6: You Create Your Own RealityChapter 7: You Can Choose How to RespondChapter 8: Love YourselfChapter 9: Be in the MomentChapter 10: Everything Happens for a ReasonChapter 11: Everything Happens for the BestChapter 12: Avoid Negative EnergyChapter 13: You Can Heal Your Energy HealingChapter 14: I Am My Own GuruChapter 15: All Paths Lead to the Same GoalChapter 16: EnlightenmentChapter 17: RealityChapter 18: NondualityChapter 19: EgoChapter 20: KundaliniChapter 21: GodAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorIndex

Christopher D. Wallis, also known as Hareesh, is a scholar-practitioner with thirty years of experience, having been initiated into the practice of yogic meditation at sixteen. His degrees include a B.A. in Religion and Classics from the University of Rochester, an M.A. in Sanskrit from U.C. Berkeley, an M.Phil. in Classical Indian Religions from Oxford, and a Ph.D. in Sanskrit from U.C. Berkeley. His doctoral dissertation focused on the role of spiritual experience in the tradition of Tantric Shaivism. Additionally, he received traditional education at yoga ashrams in upstate New York and India, training in meditation, mantra-science, kirtan, karma-yoga, and pedagogy. He currently teaches meditation, yoga darsana (practical philosophy), Tantrik philosophy, Sanskrit, and mantra-science. Hareesh is the author of Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition and The Recognition Sutras: Illuminating a 1,000-Year-Old Spiritual Masterpiece.

"Near Enemies of the Truth is like a Zen master's sword-both uncompromising and kind-and, as such, an invaluable companion to anyone who wishes to be scrupulously honest in their quest to recognize their essential nature and its inherent peace." -Rupert Spira, spiritual teacher, philosopher, and author of You Are the Happiness You Seek "A much-needed book for not just the world of spiritual seekers but for anyone interested in understanding their inner landscapes and arriving at peace and wisdom." -Kavitha Chinnaiyan, MD, award-winning author of Shakti Rising and Glorious Alchemy "Near Enemies of the Truth is a deliciously disruptive inoculation against BS teachings in the world of alternative spirituality. I wish this could be required reading for all 'spiritual teachers'." -Harshada David Wagner, meditation teacher and spiritual coach

• IntroductionChapter 1: Listen to Your HeartChapter 2: Become the Best Version of YourselfChapter 3: Find Your Soul's PurposeChapter 4: Follow Your BlissChapter 5: Speak Your TruthChapter 6: You Create Your Own RealityChapter 7: You Can Choose How to RespondChapter 8: Love YourselfChapter 9: Be in the MomentChapter 10: Everything Happens for a ReasonChapter 11: Everything Happens for the BestChapter 12: Avoid Negative EnergyChapter 13: You Can Heal Your Energy HealingChapter 14: I Am My Own GuruChapter 15: All Paths Lead to the Same GoalChapter 16: EnlightenmentChapter 17: RealityChapter 18: NondualityChapter 19: EgoChapter 20: KundaliniChapter 21: GodAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorIndex