This is a shortened version of the complete AtR Guide (1000+ pages), which in turn is a compilation of texts of John Tan’s and Soh Wei Yu’s ‘ Awakening to Reality ’ blog (950+ entries). It is intended to serve as an introduction for those other sources, that shouldn’t be skipped further down the road. This abridged version follows closely AtR Guide’s format, selecting the most juicy texts and adding headings and so spark the readers' interest and help retain the most valuable teachings. It’s meant to be used as a kick start for those new to this kind of teachings. Links to the original sources will be provided at the end of the entries. This abridged guide is placed in only one page for making it easier to search for terms (Control + F). From now on, all texts were written by Soh Wei Yu, unless it’s specified. Table of Contents Introduction The 7 stages of Enlightenment Stage 1: I AM The realization How to practice to realize I AM Why realize the I ...