Many believe they have awakened, but what they do not realize is that they are still dreaming. It is a paradox—the illusion of awakening within another illusion. The mind, ever cunning, creates a false sense of realization, making one believe they have reached enlightenment when in reality, they have only moved into a more subtle layer of deception.

This is one of the greatest traps on the spiritual path. A practitioner starts to feel a sense of progress—perhaps they have let go of certain desires, perhaps they have disciplined their mind, perhaps they have gained some knowledge that feels profound. But none of this guarantees real awakening. It may only be the mind constructing a new identity, one that says, “I am awakened now.” This identity can be more dangerous than ignorance itself because it locks a person into a false sense of arrival. They stop questioning, stop looking deeper, and thus, remain blind to the truth.

One of the biggest contributors to this illusion is the presence of false masters. Many so-called enlightened beings do not even realize they are trapped in their own delusions. They create systems, teachings, and rigid structures that appear wise but only serve to reinforce their own egos. They claim to have reached the truth and convince others that following them will lead to enlightenment. But what they are truly offering is another layer of conditioning, another dream disguised as awakening.

A true spiritual teacher does not enslave the disciple. A true teacher does not demand loyalty, worship, or blind obedience. Any master who does this is not leading others to enlightenment but to a deeper illusion—one that benefits only their own sense of power and control. The real purpose of a master is not to bind the disciple to them but to break every dependency, including the disciple’s dependence on the master itself. When a student is still clinging to a teacher for their sense of spiritual growth, they are not free. And if the master encourages this dependency, they too are not free.

Real awakening is not something that can be packaged into a system, nor is it something that can be achieved simply by memorizing spiritual texts or following a set of rituals. It is not about feeling spiritually superior, nor about renouncing the world in a way that only hides unresolved fears and desires. It is about breaking down every illusion—one by one—until nothing but truth remains.

But how does one know what is real and what is illusion? This is the most difficult part. Because if a person is dreaming, how can they wake themselves up if they do not even know they are asleep? The answer lies in real spiritual transmission.

A true teacher, one who understands the nature of reality beyond personal ego, does not simply give lectures or prescribe routines. They do something far more powerful—they awaken the disciple without the disciple even realizing it is happening. This is not a manipulation but a profound skill, one that is meant to dismantle the very illusions that keep a person bound.

The problem is, very few people are ready for this. Most seek teachings that make them feel good, that give them comfort, that fit into their existing belief system. They are not looking to be shaken to their core. They want enlightenment to feel like a peaceful, smooth journey. But real awakening does not happen this way. It often feels like destruction before it feels like freedom. Everything false must be burned away, and this process is not always pleasant.

Master Patana’s teachings are not designed to comfort or give people a spiritual identity to cling to. They are designed to expose illusion, to cut through falsehood, and to bring about actual transformation. Those who are truly ready will recognize this. Those who are not will resist, because their minds will fight to preserve the false sense of self that they have built over time.

If you are reading this and something within you stirs, if you have ever felt that there is more to awakening than what most teachers say, if you have ever sensed that you might still be trapped in illusion despite your spiritual progress—then you are already beginning to wake up. The next step is to go deeper.

We offer teachings that are not just words but actual transmissions—methods that can activate a shift in consciousness in those who are prepared for it. This is not about following blindly, nor is it about believing everything that is said. It is about direct experience, about stepping beyond intellectual understanding and into something real.

The journey to true awakening is not an easy one. It requires courage, persistence, and a willingness to destroy every false belief—even those you hold most dearly. But for those who are ready, the path is open. The question is, will you take it?