Download or read book My Stairway to Subud written by Anthony Bright-Paul and published by Booksurge Publishing. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are we living for? What is the purpose of Life? These questions arose in the mind of a 14-year-old schoolboy at a boarding school in wartime Britain. In pursuit of answers he entered a stairway that lead him to the Quakers, then to the Vedanta philosophy, then on to P.D. Ouspensky and the teachings of G.I.Gurdjieff. By chance he found John Godolphin Bennett, one of the leading exponents of Gurdjieff's 'system', as it was known, and studied for 7 years at the Institute for the Comparative Study of History, Philosophy and the Sciences. Finally in 1957 Subud arrived in England with the arrival of Pak Subuh and his entourage. This book contains a dramatic account of the author's first resistance to this movement, and then an about turn with accounts of changes of consciousness. Knowledge is one thing and belongs to the world of Science. But Consciousness is something other. And Will belongs in yet another dimension. Can man ever become free from the power of the Satanic forces?
Download or read book Susila Budhi Dharma written by Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo (Raden Mas) and published by . This book was released on 1975-01-01 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Many Faces of Subud written by Riantee Lydia Rand and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2005-04-18 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Subud is a direct and spontaneous spiritual experience that allows people to receive a contact with the Great Life Force. It re-awakens their inner feeling and puts them in touch with their own guidance, eventually bringing to the surface their true nature which was before obstructed and cluttered with erroneous beliefs, ancestral patterns of behavior, culture, education and their family malfunctions. Many have found a deeper understanding of their own religious beliefs from the evidence they receive for themselves. Others have come to actualize their true talent and work. There are Subud groups in eighty countries, bringing together harmoniously people of many different religious and ethnic backgrounds. The spiritual practice, or latihan, arises from within. It is a natural process that occurs without effort or study. This book is the result of the collaborative effort of three women who have practiced the latihan of Subud for decades. It compiles testimonies of Subud members from all over the world, on different topics. Each chapter begins with a short account of observations, experiences, receivings and dreams on the subject. People interviewed were of different age groups, social and ethnic backgrounds, some newly "opened" in Subud, some older members, some second and third generation Subud. The opening latihan - when one first receives this contact - is a ceremony of introduction into the spiritual exercise after a three-month period of inquiry referred to as the probation or investigation period. Through the latihan people renew their contact with the power of God and become aware of the latent powers that reside in all of humankind. The central feature of Subud is the latihankejiwaan, or inner training, which takes place for half an hour up to an hour, two or three times a week, and is practiced by men and women separately. Subud has little doctrinal teaching except for the belief in divine power and higher centers of consciousness. The implication is that people practicing the latihan align themselves with those higher centers. It is available to any person seventeen and older who has a sincere wish to worship God and wants to receive this contact. The action of the latihan within each person allows the power of God to express itself spontaneously through singing, chanting, shouting, moving, dancing, crying, laughing, etc. Subud's founder, Bapak Muhammad Subuh, explains that in this way, when in the latihan we make a complete surrender to the Power of God (or the Great Life Force), we can receive the education of our inner selves, free from interference by our minds and hearts and according to our own individual needs. Participants have often reported strong feelings of rapture and release, psychological and physical healing. During latihan, one lets go of thoughts and emotions in order to follow what surfaces: those movements and sounds that spontaneously arise from deep within. It is a form of cleansing which allows the worship of God to become stronger and less obstructed, a training that lets individuals get in touch, develop and trust their inner guidance, enabling the complete self to emerge through an action that comes from beyond the thinking and the will.
Download or read book The New Religions written by Jacob Needleman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosopher Jacob Needleman's groundbreaking study of America's alternative spiritual movements is back in print with a new introduction by the author. Originally published in 1970, The New Religions was the first full-scale study of alternative spirituality in America. It remains unparalleled for the intellectual depth and seriousness with which it regards Eastern, New Age, and alternative faiths on the American landscape. Needleman’s writing and reportage are unfailingly thoughtful and incisive as he illuminates topics that other scholars failed to consider or could not fully grasp.
Download or read book Concerning Subud written by J. G. Bennett and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-09 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the background, origins and practice of Subud, the religious practice introduced by Muhammad "Pak" Subuh in Indonesia in the 1940s, and established internationally from 1957 onwards.
Download or read book Living Religion in Subud written by Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo, Rad and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbook of Islamic Sects and Movements written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Islamic Sects and Movements offers a multinational study of Islam, its variants, influences, and neighbouring movements, from a multidisciplinary range of scholars. These chapters highlight the diversity of Islam, especially in its contemporary manifestations, as a religion of many communities, theologies, and ideologies. Over five sections—on Sunni, Shia, Sufi, fundamentalist, and fringe Islamic movements—the authors provide historical overviews, analyses, and in-depth studies of large and small Islamic and related groups from all around the world. The contents of this volume will be of interest to both newcomers to the study of Islam and established scholars of religion who wish to engage with the dynamic label of Islam and the many impactful movements of the Islamic world.
Download or read book Peter Mark Richman I Saw a Molten White Light An autobiography of my artistic and spiritual journey written by Peter Mark Richman and published by BearManor Media. This book was released on 2019-07-08 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Mark Richman is a true Renaissance man: actor, writer, director, prod-ucer, and painter. A star of film (William Wyler's Friendly Persuasion), theatre (A Hatful of Rain, Albee's The Zoo Story) and more than 500 guest star roles on TV including The Twilight Zone, Bonanza, The Love Boat, Mission: Impossible, Three's Company, Dynasty, and many others. He is instantly recognizable to millions, but his legion of fans haven't heard his extraordinary life story… until now. From his childhood in South Philadelphia, to leading roles on Broadway and in Hollywood, Peter Mark has many stories to tell about the luminaries he encountered during his six decades in show business and about the spiritual quest that was the main influence in his life as a father of five, grandfather of six, and as a husband married to the love of his life for 65+ years. I SAW A MOLTEN WHITE LIGHT… is not just another celebrity autobiography but a highly personal work from a very public figure.
Download or read book A Reporter in Subud written by Varindra Tarzie Vittachi and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Path of Subud written by Husein Rofé and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Secret Path written by Paul Brunton and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The treasure-trove of the real self is within us, but it can be lifted only when the mind is still.'Paul Brunton was one of the 20th century's greatest explorers of, and writers on, the spiritual traditions of the East. He travelled widely throughout India (in particular) and met gurus and teachers who enriched his life immeasurably. By passing on to us the wisdom he learned directly from these holy men, he is widely credited as having introduced yoga and meditation to the West. In The Secret Path, Paul Brunton explains in simple language how to meditate, and how this will transform your everyday existence. He also describes the remarkable experiences and understandings he himself gained from meditation and how, by making this ancient practice a part of your life, you will be able to experience a valuable kind of freedom and a deep inner peace. The classic work - which has been reprinted many times - is a very special pointer towards your inner world, and one written by a most unusual and adventurous man of insight.
Download or read book The Cloud of Unknowing and Other Works written by and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2001-08-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains The Cloud of Unknowing, The Mystical Theology of Saint Denis, The Book of Privy Counselling, and An Epistle on Prayer. Against a tradition of devotional writings which focussed on knowing God through Christ's Passion and his humanity, these texts describe a transcendent God who exists beyond human knowledge and human language. These four texts are at the heart of medival mystical theology in their call for contemplation, calm, and above all, love, as the way to understand the Divine.
Download or read book Long Pilgrimage written by John Bennett and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-27 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book takes the form of six essays covering the life and teachings of Shri Govindananda Bharati, known at the time of his death as the Shivapuri Baba. The first chapter describes his origins from his birth in 1826 in Kerala, his religious training and preparation and his 40 year circumambulation of the world, meeting all the major world leaders of his day, and his forty year retirement in a forest hut outside Kathmandu. Subsequent chapters, describe his practical teachings, which are so simply explained and so universal that they will always be relevant to seekers. Ancient teachings are presented in a modern interpretation. The Shivapuri Baba himself described his teachings as "the Bhagavad Gita brought up to date'. The final chapter presents a revolutionary world view which reveals an immense wisdom and understanding of human destiny, presented in a form that all can appreciate. The Shivapuri Baba left this life in January of 1963, and at that time few knew of him, and nothing at all had been written about him. The present book was the first public account of the saint, appearing in 1965. In 2001, Thakur Lal Manadhar's son Giridhar approached J.G. Bennett's family requesting the rights to republish in English and Nepali. Giridhar was able to provide a number of photographic images not published previously and many of which were from his own camera. The present edition is taken from the 2001 publication. At the launch of the book in Kathmandu in 2007, Giridhar was asked by a reporter whether the Shivapuri Baba had actually read what was written, noting that the text indicated that he had seen and approved it? Giridhar said that he believed that he had not read it, and stating that at the end of his life, the Shivapuri Baba did not want to engage with anything which would tie him to the world he was preparing to leave for the last time. To Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, visiting in 1956 he said: "I teach three disciplines: physical; moral spiritual." These disciplines form the foundation of Right Life - Swadharma, and the journals of Thakur Lal Manandhar relate how these disciplines were taught in the practical application to every day life. This is a simple but inspiring book from which everybody can benefit .
Download or read book Travels in a Stone Canoe written by Harvey Arden and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1998 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a stunning narration of reflection, revelation, and epiphany, the authors of "Wisdomkeepers" take readers on a dramatic and mystical "spirit-journey" into the living wisdom of Native America's spiritual elders. 40 photos.
Download or read book God the Therapist written by Husain Sam-Tio Chung and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-07-07 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring real-life story of a man who searches for and finds the ultimate guiding and healing force. Chung courageously follows this opening road, which connects him with his souls true work of spiritual psychology through his unique practice of psychodrama. Chungs work was among the most powerful and effectively transformational of the Human Potential movement for unraveling the chains that prevent people from experiencing and becoming their true authentic self for which they were destined. Harris Smart, television producer for the Australian Broadcast Company, author of Stella, a Journey of Recovery from Abuse I have rarely encountered a therapist with the broad gifts that Chung displayed as he solved difficult problems with the people with whom he worked. He is a unique explorer of the psyche, and a Sherlock Holmes in his solving of problems. Richmond Shepard PhD, editor and critic for Performing Arts Insider Husain is at heart a most compassionate helper to us all...take this medicine for your soul, slowly or all at once, but do take it and let God be your witness. Sulaiman Dufford PhD, Lecturer at University of Maylasia.
Download or read book American Sentences written by Paul Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2021-09 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of American Sentences...A collection of 17-syllable sentences-the North American version of haiku, a form created by Allen Ginsberg-from a poet who has written one per day for 20 years.
Download or read book Seeking Wholeness written by Roland Evans and published by SunShine Press Publications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
