When I heard about the project to publish a follow-up volume to “Donnerschlag und Tempelstille” (Thunderclap and Temple Silence) a few years ago, I knew immediately that I wanted to be part of it. The first volume of aphorisms had accompanied me during meditation for years, so I was very taken with the idea of a sequel.
First, quotes were sought for the new book, then it was a matter of finding a book sponsor. I participated in both.
Aphorisms were drawn from the major themes of the inner path for the twelve months: inner fall, solitude in community, emptying, dispossession of knowledge, devotion, to name but a few. The individual aphorisms thus not only form a focus for each day. They form a map. They are an invitation, a guide to approaching the eternal and the deepest step by step.
The first thing that struck me when reading the aphorisms was the impression of freshness. A simplicity and catchiness that first surprised me and then touched me more and more deeply.
I thank OM for this gift, for this invitation to innerness. And I thank the many companions who, through tireless detail work over the years, made this work possible.

When a sponsor was sought for the third edition of the textbook “Intelligence of Awakening” by my beloved teacher OM C Parkin, I had a spontaneous impulse to take on this task. It was a clear decision of the heart. The universal wisdom texts contained in the book have accompanied me steadily on my inner path since its first publication in 2010. In general, the study of wisdom literature is an important part of the spiritual journey for me, and in my view, this work in particular provides the deepest understanding of spiritual awakening in Western culture: it imparts universal knowledge and is thus one of the most valuable sources of guidance on the journey within. I have read the book countless times since its first publication in 2010, and each time it leads me to a deeper understanding of the fundamental questions of life and human nature. The profound and precise insights help me significantly in understanding connections and supporting my inner exploration. It was therefore a matter close to my heart to promote the continuation of the transmission of this universal knowledge in the hope that it may reach many more people in the future who are seeking wisdom and guidance.

Being a book sponsor at advaita media Verlag is the task of being a midwife for precious words into precious books. These books need to be produced, printed and bound on tactile paper using the old art of letterpress printing. But in a world in which many unnecessary words are lost and much is said, such books do not sell so well that they could be produced to cover costs. That's why we need people who value giving these words the power to get out into the world.

Nourishing this process and accompanying it up close is simply wonderful. I receive information on the current status from the publisher, I am part of what is happening. Contributing in this way to ensuring that teaching knowledge and thus liberating knowledge remains available to people interested in it is a matter close to my heart that nourishes me.

It is a special pleasure to be able to sponsor a book by my beloved teacher OM. His words have accompanied me for a long time, both written and spoken. His works combine and deepen various other essential texts. OM is a virtuoso in his formulations, creative in his expression and a master of words. It is a pleasure to help bring such a work into the world.