The book describes a meditation program, also now commonly referred to as passage meditation. He taught meditation for forty years and founded the blue mountain center of meditation, which continues his work. Passage meditation is the act of sitting quietly and reading out loud or mentally repeating a passage from a spiritual book or text. The dhammapada easwaran s classics of indian spirituality book 3 easwaran, eknath on. Book store powerful spiritual books that nourish your soul. Written by easwaran who taught meditation for over 40 years, the book focuses on passage meditation which involves choosing a spiritual text or mantra from some of the worlds greatest traditions, memorizing it, and then sending it deep into your mind through slow and sustained focus. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library. This audio recording is a complete and unabridged reading of eknath easwaran s book the bhagavad gita. Wherever it has become known its moral earnestness, realistic understanding of human life, aphoristic wis. He explains the theory underlying meditation, and conveys the deep joy, security, and selfless energy that regular practice can bring. Easwaran guides the reader in two ways, method and purpose.
Nilgiri press publishes over two dozen books he authored. In 1961 he founded the blue mountain center of meditation, which carries on. His books on meditation, spiritual living, and the classics of world mysticism have been translated into twentysix languages. 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. The blue mountain center of meditation will offer this introductory retreat in which you can explore sri easwarans program of passage meditation. This acclaimed book by eknath easwaran is available at ebookmall. The first chapter of passage meditation blue mountain center of. Easwaran developed this method of meditation in the 1960s, and first taught it systematically at the university of california, berkeley. His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapa. The spiritual exercises of saint ignatius loyola and passage meditation as conceptualized by eknath easwaran. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If we calm the mind, we can access the deep strength, love, and wisdom within us all.
Eknath easwaran, founder of the blue mountain center of meditation bmcm, taught passage meditation for 40 years. The battlefield is a perfect backdrop, but the gitas subject is the war within, the struggle for selfmastery that every human being must wage to live a life that is meaningful, fulfilling, and worthwhile. One is the mantram of swami ramdas, om sri ram jai. Nilgiri press, a department of the center, publishes books on how to lead a spiritual. In passage meditation, you focus attention on passages, or texts, drawn from all. Easwarans classic manual is a unique source of practical spiritual support for new and experienced meditators, and gives all the instruction needed to establish a vibrant meditation practice and keep it going. Easwarans classic manual on meditation and spiritual living is a unique. Taking the timeless teachings of the great mystics, he developed a practical program for spiritual living in our modern world. His book passage meditation originally titled meditation has sold over 200,000 copies since it was first published in 1978. The bhagavad gita for daily living i the bhagavad gita for daily living. Set aside a room in your home to be used only for meditation and spiritual reading. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 was a spiritual teacher, an author of books on meditation and ways to lead a fulfilling life, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian literature in 1961 easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation and nilgiri press, based in northern california.
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. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The bhagavad gita easwaran s classics of indian spirituality book 1 enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Easwaran s introduction to the dhammapada gives an overview of the buddhas teachings that is reliable, penetrating, and clear. For easwaran, isbn 9781586380687 buy the essence of the bhagavad gita ebook. Easwarans classic manual on meditation and spiritual living is a. Passage meditation a complete spiritual practice ebook by. Meditation on a passage the heart of this program is meditation. 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.
Eknath easwaran project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. In this selection from the great spiritual traditions, eknath easwaran brings the. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 1 was a spiritual teacher, an author of books on meditation and ways to lead a fulfilling life, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian literature in 1961 easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation and nilgiri press, based in northern california. 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. Far better to read a few books and make them your own than to read many books quickly and superficially. Easwaran s 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical context, presents key concepts, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. I have heard that there are significant differences in the ways in which men and women undertake meditation. Since most books on meditation have been written by men, i have suspected that i was simply on a different wavelength. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read to love is to know me. Passage meditation, then practice meditating for a month before joining our group. Timeless wisdom is a companion book to passage meditation and contains passages for. Nilgiri press, a department of the center, publishes books on how to. Eknath easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation in berkeley, california, in 1961.
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Passage meditation gives easwarans instructions in his method of meditation. The first chapter of passage meditation blue mountain. Nilgiri press has published over thirty books that he authored. Easwaran is a recognized authority on the indian spiritual classics. You may wonder why i recommend an inspirational passage for meditation. He continued to teach passage meditation and his eight point program for spiritual living to an american and international audience for almost forty years. Passages for meditation blue mountain center of meditation. Highly recommend this book for those who have begun or trying embark on. Eknath easwarans method of passage meditation can help you shape your life, just as an artist shapes a sculpture. Meditation quotes showing 110 of 10 as meditation deepens, compulsions, cravings, and fits of emotions begin to lose their power to dictate our behavior. Buy timeless wisdom essential easwaran library by eknath easwaran isbn. Bhagavad gita pdf adobe drm can be read on any device that can open pdf adobe drm files. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as an authentic guide to timeless wisdom, and as the author of thirty books, including passage meditation and the bestselling classics of indian spirituality series.
Bhagavad gita isbn 9781586380199 pdf epub eknath easwaran. In passage meditation, you focus attention on passages, or texts, drawn from all the worlds sacred traditions. Timeless wisdom is the companion volume to eknath easwarans passage meditation. His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada, are the bestselling english translations, and over 1. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical context, presents key concepts, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings.
Easwaran drew on the upanishads and the other classics of indian. Essence of the bhagavad gita isbn 9781586380687 pdf epub. Having read many books on the subject of meditation, i found easwarans. This short ebook is the first chapter meditation on a passage from the book passage meditation a complete spiritual practice by eknath easwaran. This edition includes chapter introductions, notes and a sanskrit glossary. The gita opens dramatically, with prince arjuna collapsing in anguish on the brink of a war that he doesnt want to fight.
His method is a practical approach that fits naturally into any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle, enabling us to bring universal ideals into daily life. Although he did not travel or seek large audiences, his books on meditation, spiritual living, and the classics of world mysticism have been translated into twentysix languages. The bhagavad gita for daily living, volume iii ebook written by eknath easwaran. Meditation and mantram help in progressing towards a happier life, for one and for all. Bringing the deep wisdom of the heart into daily life eknath easwaran pioneered by spiritual master eknath easwaran, passage meditation consists of memorizing an inspirational spiritual passage and then sending it deep into consciousness through slow, sustained attention. Easwarans classic manual on meditation and spiritual living is a unique source of practical spiritual support for new and experienced meditators. How to meditate by eknath easwaran nook book ebook. 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. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library easwaran, eknath on. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 was an indianborn spiritual. Yet the admiration the dhammapada has elicited has not been confined to avowed followers of buddhism.
Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library kindle edition by easwaran, eknath. Passage meditation, easwarans classic manual on meditation and spiritual. The dhammapada easwaran s classics of indian spirituality book 3. Easwarans writing is blessedly free of the hocus pocus and. Once again paul bazelys narration is lively and brings out the meaning wonderfully. Easwaran s translation of this classic buddhist text is based on the oldest, bestknown version in pali. Most of our mental powers are so widely dispersed that they are relatively ineffective.
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The dhammapada easwaran s classics of indian spirituality. Im very partial to eknath easwaran and simply love the book. The bhagavad gita, the song of the lord, is probably the best known of all the indian scriptures, and easwarans clear, accessible translation is the bestselling edition. His twentyseven books on meditation and the classics of world mysticism have been translated into twentysix languages. Easwaran recommended these passages specifically for meditation, and for spiritual inspiration at any time. How to meditate easwaran inspirations book 1 ebook. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Passage meditation a complete spiritual practice pdf. 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. Eknath easwaran academic dictionaries and encyclopedias.
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This book offers unique indepth support for both new and experienced meditators. Easwaran likes to say that it has grown like a tree. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the end of sorrow. Eknath easwaran audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. The center is a nonprofit organization chartered with carrying on easwaran s legacy and work.
Wherever it has become known its moral earnestness. Timeless wisdom is a collection of universal texts for study, meditation, and inspiration, selected by eknath easwaran, the originator of passage meditation. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 was a spiritual teacher, an author of books on meditation and ways to lead a fulfilling life, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian literature. Passage meditation a complete spiritual practice audiobook. It has been historically practiced in numerous world religions, including judaism, islam, christianity, and buddhism. Passage meditation is a book by eknath easwaran, originally published in 1978 with the title meditation. When i was a boy, i used to hold a lens over paper until the suns rays gathered to an intense focus and set the paper aflame. Dec, 2011 his books on meditation, spiritual living, and the classics of world mysticism have been translated into twentysix languages.
In 1961 he founded the blue mountain center of meditation, which carries on his work with publications and retreats. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is the originator of passage meditation and the author of more than 30 books on spiritual living. 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. Easwaran taught the use of the mantram for over forty years as part of his passage meditation. Nilgiri press has published over two dozen books he authored. Easwarans bestselling translation of the bhagavad gita is reliable, readable, and profound. Spokane buddhist templespokane buddhist temple volume 57, 2010 issue 7. One of the best books i have read on meditation, a difficult topic to write. Mar, 2010 learn passage meditation we cant control what life sends us, but we can choose how we respond. In this method developed by eknath easwaran, you meditate on spiritual passages, or texts. If there are spiritual figures who appeal to you deeply jesus, the buddha, saint teresa, sri ramakrishna have a picture of one or two.
Train your mind and find a life that fulfills ebook written by eknath easwaran. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom. 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. Dhammapada means the path of dharma, the path of harmony and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. The mantram can help you to steady your mind and free it from anxiety, anger or resentment. Buy passage meditation a complete spiritual practice. We suggest that interested people read sri easwarans book. 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. Easwaran s bestselling translation of the bhagavad gita is reliable, readable, and profound.
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