Dark Night of the Soul

Gary Weber and Rich Doyle in dialogue on whether Dark Night of the Soul (DNoS) suffering is necessary for awakening. History of suffering and DNoS in Christianity and in Buddhism. Self-inquiry as a vehicle for avoiding DNoS. Causes of DNoS. Useful links for more information: Gary Weber Books 1) Happiness Beyond Thought: A Practical Guide to Awakening 2) Dancing Beyond Thought: Bhagavad Gita Verses and Dialogues on Awakening 3) Into the Stillness: Dialogues on Awakening Beyond Thought (with Rich Doyle) 4) Evolving Beyond Thought: Updating Your Brain&Software Panel Discussions Science and Nonduality Conference 2013: Interviews Rich Doyle Email: mobius@psu.edu