An Inquiry Into Reality

Rediscover the paradise you never truly lost. 

An Inquiry Into Reality is an invitation to look beyond right and wrong, beyond the endless chase for success or spiritual perfection. Jussi Niittyviita begins by exploring humanity’s yearning for a lost paradise and asks why, despite every pleasure we pursue, we feel separated from a state of effortless unity. Drawing on personal reflections and stories—from childhood wonder under Lapland’s winter skies to the myth of the tree of knowledge—he shows how the moment we label experiences good or evil, we exile ourselves from wholeness.

Rather than offering dogma, the book encourages sincere inquiry: “You truly don’t know what death is and ultimately don’t even know what life is”. Through contemplation, the reader is guided from the shifting sands of relative truth into the wordless awareness that underlies all experiences. Each chapter—Paradise Lost, The Hall of Mirrors, Absolute and Relative Realities, The Search for Unity, Rivers of Existence, and The First and Last Reality—builds on the last, blending storytelling with philosophical insight.

What you’ll explore:

• Paradise Lost: Why we chase pleasures and achievements to regain an imagined perfection.
• Hall of Mirrors: How our identities are constructed and reflected by society.
• Absolute and Relative Realities: Discover how personal truths arise and fade.
• Search for Unity: Stories of longing and the surprising places where wholeness is found.
• Rivers of Existence: Reflections on the flow of life and death and the mystery beyond them.
• First and Last Reality: A gentle invitation to rest in awareness itself.

By the end of this contemplative journey, you’ll see that the paradise you seek has never been lost. The capacity to live freely and peacefully is already within you. An Inquiry Into Reality offers a practical yet poetic companion for anyone feeling dissatisfied with superficial answers and yearning to understand life at its deepest level.

Perfect for readers of Eckhart Tolle, Alan Watts or Rupert Spira, this book offers a clear path toward inner peace. If you’re tired of superficial answers and ready to discover who you really are, you’ll find a lifelong companion in these pages.

This book is for you if…

• You’re drawn to non‑dual or Advaita teachings.
• You’re seeking practical insight into mindfulness, awareness and personal transformation.
• You long for a deeper sense of purpose and peace.

A clear and beautiful description of non-duality.

"I'm embarrassed to admit how many nonduality themed books I have read, but An Inquiry Into Reality is among my all-time favorites. His writing is clear and compelling. What makes it compelling is how the "analytical self" (my term) can investigate the ideas and theories that are presented in this book and see if they accurately describe one's actual life. I also have written about the 'false-self' in great detail in my own book, Liberation from the Lie (no pitch intended - just emphasizing one of the reasons I so connected with this book), and really enjoy how this book added to my own understanding. Very highly recommended."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ~ Eric

"This book offers the most persuasive metaphysical worldview I've read to date. It's the only nonduality book that I've found sensible."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ~ WMC

An Inquiry Into Reality isn't just a book—it's an invitation to begin your own inquiry into reality, and embrak on a journey from separation to wholeness.

If you prefer physical books, the paperback version of An Inquiry Into Reality is available on Amazon, e.g. Amazon US or Amazon UK.

About the Author

Jussi Niittyviita | 📚 Author of seven books | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Father & husband | 🌍 Living and being in Lapland, Finland | Read his story here.

Born in northern Finland, Jussi Niittyviita lived an ordinary life—education, career in software, marriage and two daughters—until a profound inner awakening at thirty‑four changed his perspective. Since then he has devoted himself to understanding this shift and guiding others toward inner peace. He writes from Lapland, drawing inspiration from its soothing and quiet nature.

His books are available also on Amazon.