There is a difference between intellectual understanding and direct experience, between theory and real knowledge. On the spiritual journey, walking the path means actually engaging in practice. Lighting the Sacred Fire illuminates the overall process of spiritual practice and offers straight-forward advice on overcoming a wide range of traps and obstacles. Aspiring and seasoned practitioners of any tradition or no tradition will benefit from the clear insight and inspiration contained within this book. Matthew Lowes is the author of That Which is Before You: An Invitation to Enlightenment. As a spiritual teacher, Matthew offers direct insight into awakening. He addresses the deep mystery of our true nature through present experience, and when necessary, through a broad knowledge of traditions and practices. His teachings are universal, not tied to any specific religion or philosophy, and are uncompromising of a truth which lies beyond all words, all thoughts, all concepts. Praise for A Billion Fingers Point at the Moon: "I've read a baffling number of Buddhism, Advaita, and nonduality books, and I find Matthew Lowes' books to be the most coherent, authentic, and helpful of them all." -Paul Paese, PhD, lecturer at Washington University and founder of PMC leadership service Praise for That Which is Before You: "This is a deadly serious book, direct and to the point. If you read it, follow the instructions, and the time is ripe, it will kill your false sense of self and reveal That Which You Truly Are!" - Joel Morwood, Author of The Way of Selflessness "Matthew Lowes articulates spiritual awakening as only a skilled writer can, and in so doing, provides a map for others to follow. This is an important book." - Liz Cratty, MAAT, Theologian and Author "Like a gut punch to your consciousness and beliefs about the nature of reality. Sometimes your delusions need to be knocked out of you. It can hurt and be sca