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N. T. Hettigei is a spiritual counselor, meditation teacher, writer, YouTuber, and founder of ancientpath.org, who has shared his true happiness experience with others for the last three decades.
He spreads nonviolence and harmony by promoting inner and global peace. With that intention, he founded ancientpath.org in 1992 at the dawn of the internet. He sincerely wishes that his writing, discussion, publications, online presence, and teaching would help others find inner peace and true happiness to resolve the challenges in their lives and the world.
NT's life journey started in a rural village in Sri Lanka. He has navigated through personal and professional challenges in Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and the United States and attributes his success to inner peace. He is a retired certified public and chartered accountant–CPA and ACA–and an IT audit–CISA–and information security professional–CISSP. He gave up his earlier career to fulfill the aspiration of sharing his experience of true happiness.
Since his teens, he has been a beacon on the ocean of inner peace and shared his firsthand experience of true happiness in small group settings and remote teachings and discussions. This sharing spread across many societies.
He is the author of "Are You a Philosopher or a Sage," "Explore Within A Journey to Inner Peace," and "Beyond Our Self-Image: The Story of a Fictional Character". and sharing his true happiness experience with a broader audience. He is also the founder of ancientpath.org and Sages nth Foundation.
Reviewed by Doreen Chombu for Readers' Favorite
Beyond Our Self-Image by N.T. Hettigei is a self-help guide that offers a unique approach to experiencing true happiness and inner peace by exploring the concept of self-image and the noble heart. The book presents practical exercises to help readers break free from their limiting self-concepts, let go of discriminatory thoughts, and cultivate a sense of love and acceptance without conditions. It aims to help readers experience true happiness, rather than just chasing fleeting concepts of it, and, ultimately, to create a more harmonious and peaceful world. The book provides a simple and unique approach to meditation and self-discovery, guiding readers to embrace and connect with their inner innocent child, one that does not dwell on social, racial, religious, or class differences. The author also delves into how to distinguish the sage and philosopher in us.
Beyond Our Self-Image is a unique guide to happiness that helps people experience it in every moment through peace, truth, forgiveness, love, and connection. Instead of searching for happiness in transient perceptions and material things, the book offers a straightforward and easy-to-understand approach that is accessible to a wide range of readers, allowing them to seamlessly incorporate the practices into their daily lives. The author's casual tone also makes the content feel relatable and approachable, making it a pleasant and engaging read. N.T. Hettigei shares experiences from his life, adding authenticity and relatability to the book. Not only does the book offer personal transformation and self-discovery, but also brings about a more harmonious and peaceful way of living. Overall, this is great work and a must-read for anyone wishing to experience true happiness.
