Sharings About The Work

⁠I had been on the spiritual path for a long time, going in circles and feeling like I just couldn’t move forward. What a blessing it was to meet Sal for the first time three years ago in Tiruvannamalai, and then again this February. Sal truly delivers on what he promises. He isn’t another guru to follow — he’s someone who gives clear, simple, and deeply understandable answers to all my questions. During the first Intensive, I had many questions; this time, during the second Intensive, I had almost none, yet it was such a rich experience — spending a wonderful, profound, and nourishing time with him and all the participants. Meeting Sal is the most precious thing that has happened to me on my spiritual journey. Finally arrived. For the thousandth time: thank you, Sal. - STEPHAN

I did the intensive a bit over 4 years ago and from about 2/3 of the way through, the search was over for me and that's never changed. So the title of Sal's book, Liberation IS….The End Of The Spiritual Path is absolutely true for me. That's not to say that I haven't stopped gaining from the experience, because I attend lots of meetings and always gain something more, the details become clearer. But the basic truth is that the search is over and that for me is freedom. - NINA

How do I find words to express what Sal has helped me find in silence? The sweetness of knowing what my essential nature is. Without mind. Turning off the faucet of thousands of years of misplaced teachings collected in our shared human consciousness. He’s been fierce, he’s been profound, but above all, he’s been consistent in his constant pointing to truth. And, when I embodied it, the smile in my heart shined profoundly. I’m grateful to know you and honor what you have given to so many.

- MICHELLE

With 30 years of Buddhist practice behind me I joined the Taos Intensive online. That changed me. But six months later I travelled to India for Intensive there. What can I say? Intensives are Intense, but with kindness & laughter. If you apply yourself totally to it, you will leave a changed person, in a positive way that is beyond words……My path is over.

- SURYA

I’ve attended two online intensives with Sal, the first to truly come home to myself, the second because I enjoyed the first so much! I love Sal’s no nonsense approach to liberation - the way to be free is to be free!! Nuff said!

- BAMBAJI

Someone else's description of "Sal's no-nonsense approach to liberation" says it perfectly for me. Plus,, with all the paths and all the teachers I've known, I've never seen so many students who are genuinely DONE searching. On Sal's intensive, most of them have that 'paradigm shift' so by the end, there really are no more seekers, no more path. It's inspiring. - SYDNEY

I attended the India retreat in 2026. After reading Liberation IS, I was nearly finished. The retreat stopped the search. Nothing else required. I am forever grateful to Sal. - VICKI

Since I went on the Indian intensive, I wake up in the morning and I know that I am. And as these words go away, so does the world, the mind, the clouds that have obscure the obvious my whole life, and there it is, words cannot describe it, it just is. And it’s right here now always. - BOB

At intensives, Sal directly shows you the exit ramp of the “spiritual search highway”. Better yet, he shows you on day one! I thought it was entirely too simple, but Sal’s curriculum brings you gently to realize there is no other option. He helps you in your own recognition and is willing to answer any questions and settle any doubts in his always kind and often very humorous way. - TRAVIS

Sal is the real deal! And by that I mean he walks along side you, a wonderful guide…that can also give you a little “whack” if needed. Or perhaps a little less dramatic - he tells it simply like it is when and where it is called for! His work and intensives are transformative. - DEAN

Sal's message and pointing is so, so clear, it's distilled experiential Truth. He is committed to each and everyone of us knowing it. He refuses to be seen as a guru and talks with much humour and self-deprecation. The India Intensive in person for me was life-changing, doubtless, and the end of all my seeking. As it was, I think for so many of us there. - SOPHIA

I wish I could find the perfect words to express how life changing your intensives have been for me, Sal. But as words can only go so far, I’ll just say that I never imagined that freedom from my looping mind and all its stories could be possible. I know now that it’s not only possible, but it’s who I am. Freedom from the known, the experiences, the trauma, the body, the mind….all of it! Knowing my true essence has brought me peace.That’s HUGE!! I am forever grateful for this message you share so graciously, humorously, and deeply with us. - AMY