David Hoffmeister is a world-renowned teacher and author of several best-selling ACIM books. He has traveled to 44 countries sharing the experience of God’s unconditional love that is reached through forgiveness.

He and his wife Kirsten have a lifelong devotion to the non-dual teachings of A Course in Miracles (ACIM). Their online ministry has grown into an international community through audio forums, publications, inspirational gatherings using music and movies for Awakening, and live stream web events.
A Course in Miracles

A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a spiritual thought system that has been embraced by millions worldwide. It is a key influence on the rapidly growing number of people who identify as “spiritual but not religious.”

ACIM was first published in 1976 by the Foundation for Inner Peace, and consists of three books: Text (622 pages), Workbook for Students (365 daily lessons), and Manual for Teachers (92 pages). The Course is organized as a teaching curriculum; it is not a religion and emphasizes experience rather than belief in a theology.

The course is based on spiritual inspiration but also teaches deep psychological insights. It is a complex and sophisticated system that combines spiritual teachings with deep understanding of such phenomena as belief and defense systems, perception and identity.

Its underlying philosophy is based on the idea that God, who is love, has made every person an individual with the ability to know his or her true nature. This knowledge is what leads to enlightenment and a life of happiness.

However, the Course challenges many fundamental elements of Christianity and argues that Jesus Christ, who died on the cross, did not die to atone for our sins but rather to teach us a more advanced awareness of our true nature. This is a challenge to traditional Christianity and has led to criticism from both Christian groups and those who hold conservative views on religion.

While the teachings of ACIM are difficult to follow, they do produce remarkable results in those who are willing to put in the time and effort required to learn them. The Course focuses on undoing the illusion of separation in all its forms and demonstrates that all human beings share in the potential for enlightenment.

One of the most beautiful aspects of ACIM is that its language is rich and profound. The course uses words such as “eternal,” “omniscient,” and “omnipotent.” These terms are familiar to most of us but convey a much deeper meaning.

The language is ecumenical in nature and includes symbols that are familiar to most western nations, but it evokes universal non-dual spiritual themes such as Eastern mysticism. This ecumenical approach to spirituality is also at odds with the Western world’s tendency to believe that only one spiritual path leads to God.

The Course was received by Helen Schucman, a psychologist at Columbia University, as a process of inner dictation that began in 1965 and continued for several years until it was scribbled out on paper. It was a laborious process, but it was successful in producing an important work that is still being studied today by hundreds of thousands of people around the globe.
Awakening to True Happiness

In Awakening to True Happiness, mystic David Hoffmeister shows how to experience a life of peace and joy. Using parables from A Course in Miracles (ACIM), this book is packed with practical guidance to help you make happiness your natural default setting.

Awakening to True Happiness combines insights from psychology and spirituality with time-tested practices that train your mind to recognize and cultivate your innate capacity for happiness. Featuring engaging exercises and practical advice, this guide offers a simple yet powerful message of hope grounded in the realization that joy already exists inside every one of us - like a precious child - and only needs to be recognized, embraced, and nurtured.

The author presents ten steps to a new way of thinking that allows you to experience your own innate happiness and well-being. These simple but profound principles are based on the Buddhist ideals of simplicity, generosity, compassion, and enlightenment.

Each step is explained in easy-to-understand language. The author includes a meditation practice and suggests how to apply the principles in everyday situations.

When you are able to consciously listen to the Voice of your Guide, you can make decisions in the moment that are intuitively helpful. This is how to live a life of joy and freedom that is free of the stress, frustration, and ego-based cynicism that often afflicts our modern lifestyle.

As you listen to this CD, you will learn how to use your innate ability to heal and transform your psyche. You will begin to see that the ego is actually the cause of much of your suffering, and you will gain insight into how to release your negative beliefs and attitudes.

You will also learn how to develop a unified perception with your Spirit and experience peace and harmony. This means releasing all thoughts that are not Spirit’s, as well as all actions and reactions that do not serve your Higher Good.

The best part about these lessons is that they are a gift to you from a living demonstration of what Jesus is pointing to in A Course in Miracles. The lessons are a roadmap to the real happiness that you are entitled to experience, and they will give you the tools needed to experience the enduring peace that you have always been seeking.

Mystic David Hoffmeister is a teacher who has been invited to over 44 countries and 49 states to share his unique blend of peaceful state of mind, radiant joy, and dedication to Truth. His life is a constant reminder of the truth that we are all One in Love and that our unified mind can be experienced as a place where no secret can be kept.
David Hoffmeister’s Podcast

David Hoffmeister’s podcast, acim, is a treasure trove of information and inspiration about the non-dual teachings of A Course in Miracles (ACIM). He covers a wide variety of topics and metaphysical ideas in his conversations with spiritual truth seekers.

David’s journey began in 1986 when he first encountered A Course in Miracles, and recognized it as the tool he had been seeking for a radical transformation of his mind and perceptions. He spent the first two years studying the Course with passionate intensity, often reading for eight or more hours a day. He then sought out the company of other students of ACIM, attending as many as five groups a week. a course in miracles

He has since been traveling the world sharing this message of A Course in Miracles and its practical application for a consistently peaceful state of mind. He speaks from the Enlightened mind, and his gentle demeanor and articulate, non-compromising expression inspires others to live the unified life.

He maintains a Peace House in Oregon where he lives and meditates between his travels, and an online ministry that offers a huge array of resources related to ACIM, the metaphysics of Christ, and the practice of forgiveness. The online resources include teaching videos, teaching archives, searchable archives, and writings such as Mind Overhaul, Purpose Is the Only Choice, and The Movie Watcher’s Guide to Enlightenment – all designed to help people discover their true nature.