Through meditation and training the mind, you can become your true self. In this bestselling translation, eknath easwaran makes these for easwaran, the upanishads are part of indias precious legacy, not just to. 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 dhammapada is a collection of verses, gathered probably from direct disciples who wanted to preserve what they had heard from the buddha. Bringing the deep wisdom of the heart into daily life is a kind, thoughtful guide to meditation for beginners and more experienced practitioners alike.
Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as one of the twentieth centurys great spiritual teachers and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom. The book describes a meditation program, also now commonly referred to as passage meditation. See all books authored by eknath easwaran, including meditation. Your true self, wise and loving, is already within you. Easwarans bestselling translation of the ancient wisdom texts called the upanishads is reliable, readable, and the upanishads, illumined sages. In this bestselling and expanded edition of the most famous and popular of indian scriptures, eknath easwaran contextualizes the book culturally and historically and explains the key concepts of hindu religious thought and the technical vocabulary of yoga. Later he studied english literature and was chairman of the english department at a major indian university when he came to the united states on a fulbright fellowship in 1959. Written by a highly respected teacher who taught meditation for over forty years, this book gives you all you need to start meditating. The title of this book is the upanishads, 2nd edition and it was written by eknath easwaran translator. I am going to suppose that your purpose in picking up this book is to learn to meditate.
His passage meditation thinking, is an interesting one. I first read this book in search of a method of meditation i could actually practice on a daily basis. His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada, are the bestselling english translations, and over 1. A simple eightpoint program for translating spiritual. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to the timeless wisdom of both east. Eknath easwarans meditation style is life changing. Bringing the deep wisdom of the heart into daily life essential easwaran library series by eknath easwaran. Eknath easwaran books list of books by author eknath. The center is a nonprofit organization chartered with carrying on easwarans legacy and work. Passage meditation is a book by eknath easwaran, originally published in 1978 with the title meditation.
These talks show how to transform think and acting to harness natural capabilities for kindness, joy, and wisdom. The bhagavad gita is the best known of all the indian scriptures, and eknath easwarans bestselling translation is reliable, readable, and profound. Nilgiri press has published over two dozen books he authored. Easwaran is a recognized authority on the indian spiritual classics. Eknath easwaran audio books, best sellers, author bio. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the dhammapada. Eknath easwaran lauren on passage meditation facebook. But eknath easwaran, who taught meditation for 40 years, teaches us a way to break free. Nilgiri press, a department of the center, publishes books on how to lead a spiritual life in the home and community. The upanishads, 2nd edition by eknath easwaran 9781586380212. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as an authentic guide to wisdom, and as the author of passage meditation, an eightpoint program of universal spiritual practices. Eknath easwaran s practical eightpoint program offers specific, systematic tools to sharpen concentration, deal effectively with stress, release deep reserves of energy, and transform anger and other destructive emotions.
Eknath easwaran the bhagavad gita, 2nd edition audiobook. In 1961 he founded the blue mountain center of meditation in berkeley, which. Easwaran taught meditation for over forty years, and his instructions are practical and clear. His translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada are the bestselling editions in the usa, and over 1. Easwarans bestselling translation of the bhagavad gita is reliable, readable, and profound. Essence of the upanishads audiobook by eknath easwaran. He is a recognized authority on the indian spiritual classics. The bhagavad gita easwarans classics of indian spirituality series by eknath easwaran. Meditation by eknath easwaran meet your next favorite book. About eknath easwaran blue mountain center of meditation. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library eknath easwaran on.
The first chapter of passage meditation blue mountain center of. 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 twenty. Meet lauren, an incoming nursing student who uses her practice to help her find fulfillment. 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 easwarans method of passage meditation can help you shape your life, just as an artist shapes a sculpture. The key is meditationon a passage all the wisdom traditions of the world have their own great spiritual texts, or passages.
Eknath easwaran 19101999 is the originator of passage meditation and the author of more than 30 books on spiritual living. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills by eknath easwaran at. Nilgiri press, a department of the center, publishes books on how to. 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. The 149 short extracts in this anthology come from the muchloved saints, sages, and scriptures of the christian, hindu, sufi, jewish. How to meditate easwaran inspirations book 1 ebook. Just as a fitness routine can create a strong, supple body, spiritual disciplines can shape a secure personality and a resilient, loving mind. He was trained from an early age in sanskrit, of which pali, the language of the buddha, is a simplified version. I recommend beginning with the prayer of saint francis of assisi.
It was published by nilgiri press and has a total of 384 pages in the book. The first chapter of passage meditation blue mountain. They offer stepbystep instructions on every aspect of meditation, and. Eknath easwaran believed that meditating on words from the mystics and spiritual traditions of the world drives them deep into ones consciousness, where they take root and create positive life change. This book is the fruit of 30 years experience in teaching meditation to an american audience. See all books authored by eknath easwaran, including the upanishads, and meditation. 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. How to meditate by eknath easwaran nook book ebook. Easwarans program for spiritual growth consists of eight points, and is described comprehensively in his book passage meditation a complete spiritual practice originally published in 1978 as meditation. Dhammapada means the path of dharma, the path of harmony and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good.
The same info is contained in his other meditation book with 8 steps in the title and it also offers a lot of additional material on living a more serene life but if you just want the meditation piece the is the one. The paperback of the passage meditation a complete spiritual practice. Eknath easwarans bestselling translation, read by paul bazely. How to meditate easwaran inspirations book 1 kindle.
Eknath easwaran taught spiritual living for nearly 40 years and drew deep, ongoing inspiration from the sacred literature of all traditions the great river of wisdom that is always flowing throughout the world. Chapter introductions clarify key concepts, and notes and a glossary explain sanskrit terms. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is one of the twentieth centurys great spiritual teachers and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom. The authoreknath easwaran leads one by the hand down the course as well as carefully points out vital aspects of this book as well as the mistakes so as an uninitiated one may comprehend the concepts of hindu approach. He shows you how to choose a spiritual text, or passage, from the worlds great traditions that embodies your highest ideals. 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 is a foremost translator and interpreter of the indian classics the bhagavad gita, the upanishads and the dhammapada, and a highly respected teacher of meditation. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The dhammapada easwarans classics of indian spirituality book 3 paperback. 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. Easwarans bestselling translation of this classic buddhist text is reliable, readable, and profound. Eknath easwaran 19101999 brings to this volume a rare combination of credentials. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical context, presents key concepts, and brings out the universality and.
He has also translated and written guides for many indian spiritual texts, like the bhagavad. Classics of indian spirituality ebook written by eknath easwaran. 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 essential easwaran library fourth by easwaran, eknath isbn. Eknath easwaran the bhagavad gita, 2nd edition audio book online. Easwaran takes the tone of a helpful friend and mentor. Discover book depositorys huge selection of eknath easwaran books online. How to meditate ebook by eknath easwaran rakuten kobo. His book meditation on the program of meditation and allied disciplines that he developed first appeared in 1978. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical setting, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Eknath easwaran discovered that meditating on words from the mystics and spiritual traditions of the world drives them deep into ones consciousness, where they take root and create positive life change.
A simple eightpoint program for translating spiritual ideals into daily life, and gandhi the man. A simple eightpoint program for translating spiritual ideals into daily life easwaran, eknath on. January 21, 2018 how do eknath easwarans teachings change lives. Eknath easwaran books list of books by author eknath easwaran. With quiet humor, realism, and warmth, easwaran gives clear instructions and. 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. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Author eknath easwaran has written several books on meditation.
Eknath easwaran s methodof passage meditation can help you shapeyour life, just as an artist shapes a sculpture. This short ebook is one chapter from essence of the dhammapada. Eknath easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation in berkeley, california, in 1961. Each time i reread the book, im amazed at the depth that is hidden in what seem like very simple, obvious guidelines to meditation and related spiritual practices.
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