Waking Up: Meditation & Wisdom
authentic ratingSam Harris builds not just a meditation library but a clear secular system of practice: an intro course leads from concentration to non-dual awareness. Harris's voice is described as calm and precise. Includes conversations with Buddhist teachers, neuroscientists, and philosophers. People with decades of practice find new depth here.
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About the rating
96% five-stars and textAvg 4.39, one of the highest in the sample. Negative reviews are rare and specific: disagreement with the author's philosophical stance or a sense of elitism. No hint of inflation: reviews are long, personal, and detail-specific.
Strengths
What users love
- Introduction to non-dual awareness through live speech
- Not instruction. Harris's voice and pacing. A library of conversations with real teachers
- From Tibetan monks to scientists. Works for those who can't accept the mystical framing of other apps.
Weak spots
What users hate
- Almost no female voices or teachers. One experienced user noted hours of practice without a single female voice. Navigation has grown more complex over time: in 2021 the app was focused
- Now it's cluttered with sections.
Who it is for
Practitioners with a secular worldview who care about methodological rigor. Suitable for both beginners and those with existing meditation experience.
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