Passage meditation is a book by eknath easwaran, originally published in 1978 with the title meditation. Passage meditation by eknath easwaran overdrive rakuten. How a new book exposes the dark side of transcendental. Classics of indian spirituality by eknath easwaran waterstones. From the mid 1970s onwards, easwaran held classes on the dhammapada for a primarily american audience. Mar, 2010 learn passage meditation we cant control what life sends us, but we can choose how we respond. His translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada are the bestselling editions in the usa, and over 1. He is the author of the bestselling translation in english of the bhagavad gita, indias bestknown scripture. In 1961 he founded the blue mountain center of meditation, which carries on his work with publications and retreats. While many books aspire to bring meditation into everyday experience, being zen gives us practical ways to actually do it, introducing techniques that enable the reader to foster qualities essential to continued spiritual awakening. He continued to teach passage meditation and his eight point program for spiritual living to an american and international audience for almost forty years. From philosophical to just plain fun, use these meditation books to help center yourself and live a more zen life. A gifted teacher, he was able to anticipate the problems that western readers may have with the concepts underlying the classics of indian spirituality, and to explain them in fresh and profoundly simple ways. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is the originator of passage meditation and the author of more than 30 books on spiritual living.
In easwaran s universal method of passage meditation, you choose a spiritual text, or passage, from the worlds great traditions that embodies your highest ideals. You acquire the patience and fortitude to face any problem in life. His twentyseven books on meditation and the classics of world mysticism are translated into twentyfive languages. His twentyseven books on meditation and the classics of world mysticism have been translated into twenty. I enjoyed that many of buddhas quotes were used and shown how they relate to todays lifestyles.
Meditation quotes showing 110 of 10 as meditation deepens, compulsions, cravings, and fits of emotions begin to lose their power to dictate our behavior. Just as a fitness routine can result in a strong, supple body, spiritual disciplines can shape a secure personality and a resilient, loving mind. From the popularity of books like 10% happier by dan harris, to iphone apps like headspace, the number of people meditating every day is steadily. Learn passage meditation we cant control what life sends us, but we can choose how we respond. Bringing the deep wisdom of the heart into daily life ebook written by eknath easwaran.
His method is a practical approach that fits naturally into any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle, enabling us to bring universal ideals into daily life. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as an authentic guide to timeless wisdom, and as the originator of passage meditation, a complete spiritual program. A simple eightpoint program for translating spiritual ideals into daily life, and gandhi the man. Easwaran was a professor of english literature at the university of nagpur in india, and in 1959 he came to the united states as a fulbright scholar at the university of california, berkeley where he taught courses on meditation. It has been historically practiced in numerous world religions, including judaism, islam, christianity, and buddhism. Eknath easwarans practical eight point program offers specific, systematic tools to sharpen concentration, deal effectively with stress, release deep reserves of energy, and transform anger and other destructive emotions. With each passing day, mindfulness and meditation continue to become more and more accepted into modern western culture, not only for their beneficial effects on ones state of mind, but also for their scientifically proven benefits to the brain. Timeless wisdom is a collection of universal texts for study, meditation, and inspiration, selected by eknath easwaran, the originator of passage meditation.
He is a recognized authority on the indian spiritual classics. Daily meditation can help you develop these qualities. Passages for meditation blue mountain center of meditation. Its one thing to start a meditation practice, but much harder to sustain it and harder still, once we have finished morning meditation, to keep a calm mind in our mediasaturated, time pressured world. Meditation on a passage the heart of this program is meditation. Aug 31, 2016 passage meditation a complete spiritual practice. The center also teaches easwarans eightpoint program of passage meditation at retreats worldwide. His bestselling book, meditation, has sold 195,000 copies since 1978. Easwaran, the author of passage meditation and the bestselling translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads and the dhammapada, taught the use of the mantram for forty years as part of his passage meditation program. Conquest of mind by eknath easwaran american meditation.
Through meditation and by giving full attention to one thing at a time, we can learn to direct attention where we choose. I am a software engineer and for a long time read eknath easwarans books on meditation and frankly was quite. The first chapter of passage meditation blue mountain. Despite this, for those who want to learn the basic art of meditation and chanting, this is your manual. In easwarans universal method of passage meditation, you choose a spiritual text, or passage, from the worlds great traditions that embodies your highest ideals. Two million copies of easwaran s books are in print. The first chapter of passage meditation by eknath easwaran i am going to suppose that your purpose in picking up this book is to learn to meditate. Set aside a room in your home to be used only for meditation and spiritual reading. Nilgiri press, a department of the center, publishes books on how to lead a spiritual life in the home and community. Bringing the deep wisdom of the heart into daily life.
Easwaran taught passage meditation for over forty years, and his class at the university of california, berkeley was the first accredited course on meditation at any western university. Buy passage meditation by eknath easwaran from waterstones today. Getting caught in unwanted thoughts and emotions can feel like an inevitable part of life. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Part three, strategies from the buddha, 28 contains two chapters. He is the author of the bestselling translation in english. January 21, 2018 how do eknath easwarans teachings change lives. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is the originator of passage meditation and the author of 40 books on spiritual living. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills ebook. Buy the passage meditation a complete spiritual practice. Easwaran recommended these passages specifically for meditation, and for spiritual inspiration at any time. But eknath easwaran, a worldfamous spiritual teacher who taught meditation for nearly 40 years, shows a way to break free.
The book practical meditation for beginners walks readers through 10 different methods to help kickstart a 10day practice. Passage meditation, easwarans classic manual on meditation and spiritual living, has now been extended by over thirty percent with new material from question and answer sessions with his students. Many of the techniques you see today offered by organisations such as art of living, isha, pss and so on were known and practiced in ancient india. The dhammapada easwarans classics of indian spirituality. In this method developed by eknath easwaran, you meditate on spiritual passages, or texts. It gives all the instruction needed to establish a vibrant meditation practice and keep it going. In 1961, easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation and nilgiri press, based in northern california. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read passage meditation.
How a new book exposes the dark side of transcendental meditation claire hoffmans greetings from utopia park delves into her early experiences with tm movement and reclaiming her. Passage meditation peters out around page 100, so you can lay it down at that time without loss, for the nonstop excoriations to take it easy in a bustling world belong somewhere else. Sep, 2016 he is the author of the bestselling translation in english of the bhagavad gita, indias bestknown scripture. This book offers unique indepth support for both new and experienced meditators. Eknath easwaran lauren on passage meditation facebook. Eknath easwarans mantram and passage meditation as. The spiritual exercises of saint ignatius loyola and passage meditation as conceptualized by eknath easwaran. A2a, bhavya, i do not know that much about ancient hindu meditations. Sep 08, 2011 25 classic books on meditation must read 1 being zen. Easwaran taught meditation for over forty years, and his instructions are practical and clear. How to meditate by eknath easwaran nook book ebook. Its characteristic features include its meditative focus on memorized inspirational passages and using. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom.
My wife and i have been practicing it for the past 1year and it has truly transformed our lives. I am a software engineer and for a long time read eknath easwarans books on meditation and frankly was quite impressed with them. How to meditate ebook by eknath easwaran rakuten kobo. This acclaimed book by eknath easwaran is available at in several formats for your ereader. His book passage meditation originally titled meditation has sold over 200,000 copies since it was first published in 1978.
Eknath easwaran books list of books by author eknath. Passage meditation a complete spiritual practice by. Eknath easwarans mantram and passage meditation as applied. His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada, are the bestselling english translations, and over 1. His translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada are the bestselling editions in the usa. May 31, 2018 anyone can benefit from meditating on a regular basis just the act of sitting still and breathing for a few minutes each day helps reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and allow you be more present and engaged.
Eknath easwaran 19101999 is one of the twentieth centurys great spiritual teachers and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapa. Easwaran developed this method of meditation in the 1960s, and first taught it systematically at the university of california, berkeley. Eknath easwaran 1910 1999 is respected around the world as an authentic guide to timeless wisdom, and as the author of passage meditation, which brings universal truths into daily life. If we calm the mind, we can access the deep strength, love, and wisdom within us all. In 1961 he founded the blue mountain center of meditation, which carries on. He explains the theory underlying meditation, and conveys the deep joy, security, and selfless energy that regular practice can bring. Eknath easwaran, paul bazely, blue mountain center of meditation. This book offers tested techniques for strengthening. He shows you how to choose a spiritual text, or passage, from the worlds great traditions that embodies your highest ideals.
Classics of indian spirituality by eknath easwaran. The book describes a meditation program, also now commonly referred to as passage meditation. Easwaran is a recognized authority on the indian spiritual classics. What are the best books on ancient hindu meditation and. Despite the books title, even longtime meditators can glean new wisdom from these techniques, such as the body scan, emotional observance, and. Easwarans classic manual on meditation and spiritual living is a unique source of practical spiritual support for new and experienced meditators.
Passage meditation, easwaran s classic manual on meditation and spiritual living, has now been extended by over thirty percent with new material from question and answer sessions with his students. Eknath easwaran is the originator of passage meditation and the author of more than 30 books on spiritual living. Buy classics of indian spirituality by eknath easwaran from waterstones today. His method is a dogmafree approach which brings universal ideals into daily life. Meet lauren, an incoming nursing student who uses her practice to help her find fulfillment. See all books authored by eknath easwaran, including meditation. Eknath easwaran meditation increases your vitality and strengthens your intelligence. A master teacher who is as entertaining as he is authoritative, easwaran gives all the instruction needed to establish a vibrant meditation practice and keep it going. Far better to read a few books and make them your own than to read many books quickly and superficially. Similar books to the dhammapada easwaran s classics of indian spirituality book 3 free expedited delivery and up to 30% off rrp on select textbooks shipped and sold by amazon au.
Passage meditation is the act of sitting quietly and reading out loud or mentally repeating a passage from a spiritual book or text. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as one of the twentieth centurys great spiritual teachers and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom. Born in kerala, india, easwaran was a professor of english literature at a leading indian university when he came to the united. An authority on world mysticism, and outstanding translator of the indian classics, easwaran chose texts that are positive, practical, and inspiring, which express the universal ideals of love, patience, inner strength, and wisdom. His books on meditation, spiritual living, and the classics of world mysticism have been translated into twentysix languages.
Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 was an indianborn spiritual teacher, author, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian religious sanatan dharma, an eternal religion texts such as the bhagavad gita and the upanishads. Nilgiri press has published over thirty books that. About eknath easwaran blue mountain center of meditation. Eknath easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation in berkeley, california, in 1961. Eknath easwaran audio books, best sellers, author bio. Meditation outlines a unique approach to tapping inner resources by training concentration on inspirational passages. The mantram can help you to steady your mind and free it from anxiety, anger or resentment. A keralaborn professor of english literature, easwaran in 1959 travelled to the usa where he taught a system of eight spiritual practices known as passage meditation pm. The center is a nonprofit organization chartered with carrying on easwarans legacy and work.
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