Waking Up: Meditation & Wisdom

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42,437ratings on the App Store
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Sam 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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What people use it for

Practitioners with a secular worldview who care about methodological rigor. Suitable for both beginners and those with existing meditation experience.

What reviews praise

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.

What reviews complain about

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.

What users experience

3 excerpts from the breakdown. These are individual cases, not a verdict on all users.

I will highlight the elements to this app that I think make it great both in features and content. - Content: Genuine Non-Judgemental attitude surrounding how much you meditate. Once you feel non-dualism as a valid experience of life, you

i am immensely grateful for the revitalized experience of daily living you furnish through teachings of this platform. please never stop.

This is the most comprehensive meditation guide I've used. Learn what meditation really is with complementary Theory and Life sections. All sections are filled with expert guest content, allowing for a comprehensive understanding before practice.