Download or read book How to Attain Enlightenment written by James Swartz and published by Sentient+ORM. This book was released on 2010-02-16 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Goes through the entire gamut of topics covered by the Vedas, making use of yoga, detachment, the ego, karma, dharma, love, meditation and much more.” —East and West Magazine This complete guide to enlightenment presents the wisdom of the ancient science of self-inquiry, a time-tested means for achieving spiritual freedom. The author discusses the purpose of self-inquiry, the quest for lasting happiness, issues of identity and transcendence, the role of wisdom and action, and the subconscious obstacles to freedom. He convincingly refutes the popular view that enlightenment is a unique state of consciousness and debunks a host of other enlightenment myths. In his straightforward style he reveals proven methods for purifying the mind, and includes chapters on love, the science of energy transformation and meditation. He takes the reader from the beginning to the end of the spiritual path, patiently unfolding the logic of self-inquiry. “Vedanta is the original systemized enlightenment teaching, and James does an extraordinary job of extracting the essential nectar of the teachings from its dusty, ancient, Sanskrit origins and elucidating it with utmost clarity. One review cannot do this teaching, with its rich history and depth, even a modicum of justice. James’s book is the best introduction there is to this subject.” —Consciousness Junkie “Explains methods of Vedanta in his survey of spiritual techniques, pairing theory with practice and explaining the myths and realities behind an enlightened state. From reflections on moving to a larger living space and clutter to assimilating experiences, How to Attain Enlightenment is a powerful survey any new age library needs.” —The Bookwatch

Download or read book The Enlightened Vision of the Self written by Akalaṅka and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the nature of the self from the points of view of different systems of philosophy, including Jainism, the intrinsic nature svarupa] and characteristics of consciousness or soul.

Download or read book Your Unique Self written by Marc Gafni and published by Integral Publishers. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Western idea of enlightenment, rooted in the great vision of the Biblical prophets, is generally understood to have entered mainstream consciousness through the political democratic movements of the mid-18th century. "Unique Self" opens the door to the potential democratization of enlightenment.

Download or read book A Symphony of Silence An Enlightened Vision 2nd Edition written by George A. Ellis and published by George A. Ellis. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 679 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of A Symphony of Silence: An Enlightened Vision was inspired by the desire to share with humanity, through multiple voices, the ineffable beauty we experience in our lives when the veil of ignorance is pulled back and the wonder of our essential nature is revealed.. The voices emerging from these pages add vitality and validity to our shared experience of the silence of the transcendent. It is not something beyond our reach, but a reality that has always been with us, quietly awaiting an opportunity to unfold. In this second edition of A Symphony of Silence, several new voices are added to the chorus of the first edition. A Catholic priest tells us of using TM as part of his inspired vision of the power of love to transform the lives of abused and destitute children from the streets of South America. The founding director of an orphanage and school in Uganda, who likewise brings TM to children in need, describes to us his compassionate resolve to eradicate suffering within his community. A poet expresses for us in verse the joy of a seeker reaching for the light. A scientist and his colleagues show us the power of TM to reduce stress and alleviate PTSD in the field of law enforcement. An actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur, explores with us his innovative projects for inner city students through “Edutainment.” Women, who for decades dedicated themselves to introducing the TM program to their multicultural community, share with us delightful and very personal stories. A pioneering social activist brings us into the conversation he had with Maharishi in 1968 at a conference in Squaw Valley, California. He talked candidly with Maharishi about the need to introduce TM as a tool to bring inner freedom to the inner cities, helping to fulfill the quest for true civil rights. The voices in A Symphony of Silence create a glimpse into the vast impact that Maharishi has on many lives throughout the world.

Download or read book How to Attain Enlightenment written by James Swartz and published by Sentient Publications. This book was released on 2010-01-16 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete guide to enlightenment presents the wisdom of the ancient science of self-inquiry, a time-tested means for achieving spiritual freedom. The author convincingly refutes the popular view that enlightenment is a unique state of consciousness and debunks a host of other myths. In his straightforward style he reveals proven methods for purifying the mind, and takes the reader from the beginning to the end of the spiritual path, patiently unfolding the logic of self-inquiry.

Download or read book What Is Your Mission on Earth written by Carmina Harr and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-31 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of this book tells us: I wanted this book to be a primer for those in course of awakening. I used a simple language; I chose many examples from daily life, just to provide a better comprehension of the ideas I wanted to express. I did not want it to be a spiritual or philosophical book. I did not label it. It just is!Until recently, my mind did not understand the meaning of being "an enlightened person." I thought this fancy word was used only by the people who think about themselves they are spiritual and all they do is to feed their ego with ideas according to which they know the ultimate truth.This word, "enlightenment", is promoted by believers or spiritual people as something sacred, untouchable. But, beyond this word's labels, "enlightenment" means in fact simplicity, modesty, freedom, peace, and love. You do not have to think with your mind about this word. It is so simple that your mind hasn't got the slightest idea. Why? Because it is too simple. We do not have to waste time with what others say about spirituality or about the soul's evolution. Its truth is its own truth. It is the version through which the soul got to this point of conscience. We do not have to see it as something great, as a master who must be sacredly worshiped and obeyed.The enlightened individuals never resort to information from the outside, because they know all they want to know resides within. There is nothing from outside they need. (Carmina Harr)

Download or read book Living Nonduality written by Robert Wolfe and published by Karina Library. This book was released on 2011 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Seeing Through the Game of Life A Practical Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment written by Bodhi Daya and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeing Through the Game of Life is a practical guide to spiritual enlightenment that includes sixteen powerful practice ideas on how to awaken to your authentic self, satisfy the self-fulfilling prophecy of enlightenment, discover the ultimate truth of your existence, see through your own thoughts, stories, and projections . . . and various ways of cultivating mystical experiences that lead to enlightened living in a brave new world.

Download or read book 12 Secret Laws of Self Realization written by Shahram Shiva and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book also includes, The 4 Stages of Soul Evolution. If you prefer to take charge of your own destiny instead of being a follower. If you like to think and feel your way through life. If you want to find out what's under the surface, what's the real meaning of things instead of what's being pushed by the mainstream at any one time. If you dust your belief system from time to time and reevaluate your likes and dislikes. If you have managed (or seriously trying) to undo your childhood programming. If you're hungry for wisdom and to push yourself higher at all times. Then this book is for you. For those focused on mental and spiritual growth and breaking personal barriers, there has never been a better time. We're living in an era of accelerated experiences and heightened reality. The holy grail of personal growth, spirituality and yoga is self-realization. For those truly seeking self-empowerment there is no greater mission. It is the intention and the mission of this book to cut through centuries old haze of disinformation that has existed about the power of real spirituality and to inspire, guide and help you to keep on expanding and ascending.

Download or read book Book of Enlightenment written by Anadi and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-26 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique manual of spiritual insight and revelation which takes the reader beyond accepted boundaries of non-duality and enlightenment. Book of Enlightenment is a revolutionary compendium of spiritual knowledge addressed to those commencing their inner journey, as well as those who have already reached higher levels of spiritual realization. The purpose of this book is to reveal the multidimensional evolution of human potential. It is a book of spiritual guidance directed to uncompromising seekers of truth. Anadi presents a living teaching which continues to evolve, with a wealth of material available that expands further on the foundations laid here.

Download or read book Dreaming Me written by Jan Willis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When this book first came out, Publishers Weekly's glowing review ended with the following statement: "With a whisper to Oprah, Jan Willis could be the first African-American Buddhist feminist guru to be embraced by reading groups across America". PW wasn't the only one who noticed. Time magazine named her one of the top spiritual innovators of the new millennium. Newsweek wrote her up, too. Really, the list goes on and on. Luckily, Dreaming Me is now coming out in a new, revised and updated edition. The subtitle should give you an idea of what's in this modern favourite, and you'll notice that it's not a matter of either/or. Willis is not Baptist "or" Buddhist. She's both. Dreaming Me is a book about reconciling what's made us, so that we can be at peace with what we are. Willis came up Baptist in the segregated South, went to Cornell, and got involved with the Black Panther Party. What happens next seems like a disconnect, but it's not: she went to a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, met the great teacher Lama Yeshe and with his guidance, found the real Jan Willis, the one who could recognize the best of what life gave her and make something lasting and transformative from it. Willis would become the first African American scholar-practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism in America. Today, she's a professor of religion at Wesleyan, and a truly esteemed member of the Buddhist teaching community. Dreaming Me is the story of how she got there, and got there whole.

Download or read book The Flawless Vision In Portuguese written by Dada Bhagwan and published by Dada Bhagwan Foundation. This book was released on 2020-11 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Those seeking to lead a spiritual life will naturally ask themselves how to become more spiritual, and just how to live spiritual values. Is positive thinking the foundation of spirituality and, if so, how to get rid of negative thoughts? Must one somehow transcend good and bad, right and wrong? Where does one’s spiritual development truly begin? By enlightened definition, the foundation of a spiritual life is a faultless worldview; and to achieve such flawless vision, a spiritual awakening or Self realization is required. In the book “The Flawless Vision”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan states: “When a person does not have Self-realization (spiritual enlightenment), he always sees faults in others and can never see his own mistake.” Then, Dadashri explains how to attain the Self – describing that the knowledge of Self the beginning of true spirituality. An automatic outcome and one of the most prominent signs of spiritual awakening, is a flawless or faultless vision of others and the world. Among the many spiritual books available from spiritual teachers today, “The Flawless Vision” is a unique and invaluable resource.

Download or read book The Essence of Enlightenment written by James Swartz and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The counterintuitive, radical message of Vedanta, the ancient science of self-inquiry, is that reality is non-dual consciousness. What this means and how it benefits people in their quest for freedom from limitation is the subject of this inspirational book. In an accessible style, James Swartz's new book develops teachings introduced in his popular first one, How to Attain Enlightenment, covering topics such as values and the enlightened person, dharma and the essence of enlightenment, and the relationship between consciousness, the individual, and the total. Demystifying enlightenment, Swartz makes Vedanta understandable to all.

Download or read book Power Pleasure and Profit written by David Wootton and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Wootton guides us through four centuries of Western thought to show how new ideas about politics, ethics, and economics stepped into a gap opened up by religious conflict and the Scientific Revolution. As ideas about godliness and Aristotelian virtue faded, theories about the rational pursuit of power, pleasure, and profit moved to the fore.

Download or read book Enlightenment written by Aziz Kristof and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enlightenment Beyond Traditions is a unique and revolutionary book. Through this book has been channeled the light of Pure Understanding that brings us to the spiritual wholeness. With an exceptional precision, it leads us through the complex and dangerous realm of awakening, where so many got lost. This book is truly beyond traditions, that is, beyond the past knowledge. The vision of Enlightenment which it presents is multidimensional, embracing doubtlessly, the eternal paradox of Being and Becoming; the human and the eternal. Here the ancient ideal of liberation is itself transcended within the awakening of the Soul, who reaches her final destiny: Divinity. In this new understanding, the evolution into the Ultimate Peace and awakening to the Heart are seen clearly as belonging to different planes of experience, being met, however, within the complete human being. The crucial message of this book is the positive role of the Me, which is the mysterious subject behind all experiences. It is no longer denied, but on the contrary, seen as the only vehicle through which the Universal I AM journeys in the human dimension towards Its own light.

Download or read book The Power of Now written by Eckhart Tolle and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2004 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donation Jan/03 Forward by Russell E. DiCarlo replaced Sept.05.

Download or read book A Symphony of Silence written by George Ellis and published by George A. Ellis. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2nd Edition available:http://www.amazon.com/dp/1508944253 "It really pleases me greatly the publication of the second edition of A Symphony of Silence. It is a fantastic, very inspiring book. You won't believe it, but every night before I go to bed, I read and reread each chapter. You don't know how much I've learned."-Father Gabriel Mejía This 526 page anthology is printed on cream color paper. Also it is available through expanded distribution, which means if the book is not on the shelf of a local book store it can be ordered at the counter. The white paper book is available at: http://www.amazon.com/dp/148114877X Spanish version: http://www.amazon.com/Sinfon%C3%ADa-del-Silencio-Iluminada-Spanish/dp/1490901566/ref=tmm_pap_title_0 From the quiet sanctuary of an artist's studio to the echoing halls of high-security prisons, the diverse stories we read here are founded on a common experience of inner silence. A Symphony of Silence: An Enlightened Vision by George A. Ellis, reflects more than four decades of experience and evolution by the contributors. Insights and stories, from multiple perspectives, are shared by pioneers who helped bring knowledge and experience of higher stages of human development to the world. A Symphony of Silence is an acknowledgement and documentation of a universal experience of transcendental knowledge, which is fundamental to life. The book is substantive and profound, poetic and simple. Communicate with the Author: http://www.facebook.com/george.ellis.3958 or [email protected] Book Trailer short version: http://www.youtube.com/watch'v=8fdDxlTxvpQ Book Trailer full version:http://www.youtube.com/watch'v=L51KCvUprbw Part IV Justice and Leadership:http://www.youtube.com/watch'v=1zFJr6mnLpA A Symphony of Silence is a tapestry of interconnected and in-depth insights, autobiographical stories and reflections, artistic and poetic renderings. This book documents history, legacy, and human transformation through the power of love, compassion, intellectual acumen, and effective techniques for experiencing the inner stillness of Self-knowledge and higher states of consciousness. The book contains more than 30 beautiful paintings, charts, photos, and poems. Part I: Inner Vision: Music, Literature, Art, and Philosophy Part II: Consciousness, Religion, & Spirituality Part III: A New Paradigm Part IV: Justice & Leadership Part V: The Gentle Strength of Women Part VI: African-American Vision and Cultures of the World Part VII: Whisperings of Inner Beauty Part VIII: Reflections Contributors include: Paul Horn, Ann Mortifee, Jerry Jarvis, David Orme-Johnson, Ph.D., Rhoda Orme-Johnson, Ph.D., Jonathan Shear, Ph.D., Rev. Roger Wm. Johnson, Ph.D., Cynthia E. Johnson, Cenacle Sisters, Arthur John Anderson, J.D., Evan Finkelstein, Ph.D., Dominique Ellis, Candace Martin, J.D., Ayida Tengemana, Ph.D., Jennifer Hawthorne, Elizabeth Cline, Patricia Cline, Claudia Cline, J.D., Keith Wallace, Ph.D., Debbie Arnold, Helen Boyce, Marty Howe, Stephen Ulicny, David Mason, J. D., Juliet and Maria. A Symphony of Silence: An Enlightened Vision is available in English, Spanish, and Russian (translation in progress). Other translations will follow.