Adyashanti is a spiritual teacher and writer from California who teaches insights into awakening and enlightenment. Born Steven Gray in 1962, he took the name Adyashanti, which means “primordial peace,” after a series of transformative spiritual awakenings. Initially trained in the Zen tradition, he teaches a non-denominational path that draws from Zen Buddhism, Advaita, and other spiritual traditions. Adyashanti’s approach is known for its simplicity, directness, and accessibility, emphasizing the direct experience of enlightenment and the realization of one’s true nature beyond the ego. He has authored several books, including The Way of Liberation, Falling into Grace, and The Most Important Thing: Discovering Truth at the Heart of Life.