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Serene Koan has traveled the world extensively, meeting amazing people, experiencing exotic adventures and uncovering eye-opening facts and spiritual truths. He has lived in six Asian countries, eight European countries, as well as Canada, the US and Mexico. Most recently he has lived in the US for 43 years, including 21 years in Maui, Hawaii.
He has spent lengthy periods of time in the presence of various teachers such as J. Krishnamurti, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Osho Rajneesh, Gangaji, Paul Lowe, Baba Ram Dass (Richard Alpert), Jon De Ruiter and Poonjaji, among many others. Serene now lives in Eugene, Oregon, sharing the spiritual potential he discovered within himself. "No Truth Allowed: The Complete Trilogy"No Truth Allowed: Living in a Make-Believe Reality is the raw, unfiltered journey of a man who lived through the communes of India, the ashrams of seekers, and the pitfalls of the so-called “truth movement.” Through decades of psychedelic adventures, spiritual disillusionment, and candid reflections, Serene Koan invites readers into a world where certainty is a trap, truth is taboo, and freedom often looks nothing like we imagined.
Part memoir, part social commentary, and part spiritual unfolding, No Truth Allowed is a rebellion against the lies we tell ourselves and a testament to the difficult, beautiful process of waking up. Click to read more. "Awaken the witness" (Guided Meditation)A potent audio meditation guided by Serene with musical accompaniment on sarodh by the gifted Deva Priyo. Click to read more.
"Listen to the silence Within" (guided Meditation)Serene's latest guided meditation with musical accompaniment by Deva Priyo. Click to read more.
Yogic Therapeutic bodywork
A deep, gentle and effective method to stretch and relax the body, resulting in overall re-balancing of the body-mind. For more information and to schedule an appointment, contact Serene.
Awakening SessionA one-on-one session devised to expand your awareness and heighten your sensitivity. This one hour session consists of four 15-minute stages. 1: Emotional release. 2: Gibberish. 3: Re-birthing. And 4: Guided meditation. For more information or to schedule a session, contact Serene.
MediationConflict resolution for couples or business partners. Contact Serene for more information.
Tarot and Palm readings
Serene has been giving tarot and palm readings professionally for the past 50 years. Contact Serene to find out more or to schedule a reading.
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No Truth Allowed
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A Poem by serene koantruth is its own rewardi ran into the buddha in disguise
he was trading boring truths for interesting lies. just as there is pain in pleasure and pleasure in pain, you have to go insane before you can become sane. truth is its own reward. love trickles down her silken thighs and beams through her misty eyes. down forgotten streets of yesterday's abandoned hopes, dances the headless wise man, playing a simple tune, on a bamboo flute, to an audience that has not yet arrived. 
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Direct author's quotes from Section Two: Flashes, Insights, Dreams, Poems and Songs from Yours Truly:
- "It's all a scam and a sham, and no one gives a damn." - "We don't want to know the truth. We just want to carry on being lied to." - "The truth is whatever the priests and politicians agree among themselves that it ought to be." - "Don't stuff your face. Face your stuff." - "There is no way out...but in." - "We invented seriousness and then took it oh-so-seriously." - "It's laughable how the rich bitch and bitch about not being rich enough. It's like the fat bitching about not being fat enough." - "Everyone's got their own not-so-funny way of dealing with money." - "You need your self more than you need anyone else." - "Life is a mystery to be lived, not to be solved." |