The spiritual exercises of saint ignatius loyola and passage meditation as conceptualized by. The center is a nonprofit organization chartered with carrying on easwarans legacy and work. The bhagavad gita for daily living vii practice of meditation as well as a commentary on a particular scripture. Essence of the upanishads audiobook by eknath easwaran. Dec, 2011 his book passage meditation originally titled meditation has sold over 200,000 copies since it was first published in 1978. After a return to india, easwaran came back to california in 1965. Eknath easwaran developed this method, and the instructions are straightforward. May 09, 2017 the art of union with reality 07b video of the month for april 2018 duration. Read how meditation works through the story of the sculptor and the elephant. In this, his last book, he uses the 20 verses of the 12th chapter of the bhagavad gita as jumpingoff points to expand upon his method of meditation and the allied disiplines. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is the originator of passage meditation and the author of more than 30 books on spiritual living. Meet jesse, a small business owner and farm manager who uses his practice to reduce stress and find joy in the everyday moments. Passage meditation by eknath easwaran overdrive rakuten. Memorize it so you can practice the meditation on a regular basis.
When the mind is still with sri eknath easwaran youtube. The passage for meditation should be positive, practical and uplifting, and there are lots of passages you can choose from. Passage meditation is a book by eknath easwaran, originally published in 1978 with the title meditation. Group meditation follows the hourlong talk, in which easwaran. Eknath easwarans method of passage meditation can help you shape your life, just as an artist shapes a sculpture. This short ebook is one chapter from essence of the dhammapada. Some are short, others longer, and theyre from all different traditions. Buy passage meditation a complete spiritual practice.
Your true self, wise and loving, is already within you. 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. The mantram can help you to steady your mind and free it from anxiety, anger or resentment. Once again paul bazelys narration is lively and brings out the meaning wonderfully. Buy the bhagavad gita by eknath easwaran online at alibris. Easwarans method of passage meditation was followed by the poet robert lax 273 near the end of his life, laxs only reading each day was from easwarans book words to live by 272,281. Nilgiri press has published over two dozen books he authored. Eknath easwaran 1910 1999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom. Easwarans program of passage meditation at retreats worldwide. His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapa. Easwarans bestselling translation of the bhagavad gita is reliable, readable, and profound. The mission of the blue mountain center of meditation, founded in 1961, is to change lives and build a better world by publishing sri eknath easwaran s timeless words, preserving his legacy, and teaching his eight point program of passage meditation. He shows you how to choose a spiritual text, or passage, from the worlds great traditions that embodies your highest ideals.
The center also teaches easwarans program of passage meditation at retreats worldwide. Passage meditation is the act of sitting quietly and reading out loud or mentally repeating a passage from a spiritual book or text. His translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada are the bestselling editions in the usa, and over 1. 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.
If you already know another passage, such as the twentythird psalm, it will do nicely until you have learned this prayer. New hampshire state representative latha mangipudi reported having given thensenator barack obama a copy of easwarans book gandhi the man in december 2006. Through meditation and training the mind, you can become your true self. He was trained from an early age in sanskrit, of which pali, the language of the buddha, is a simplified version. The bhagavad gita for daily living i the bhagavad gita for daily living. The center also teaches easwarans eightpoint program of passage meditation at retreats worldwide.
The power of the katha upanishad lies not only in the relatable story with the young hero, but also in the content, which continues to ring true today, thousands of years after the story was told. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read how to meditate. 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. If youve read sri easwaran in the past or are a student of his work, youre already well aquainted with the content and style of a more ardent fire. Eknath easwaran was born in 1910 in a village in kerala, british india. Highly recommend this book for those who have begun or trying embark on a journey of meditation. 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.
On saturday, october 26, a local group in tomales will gather at ramagiri ashram with christine easwaran to share readings, watch a video, and meditate together. Throughout this month, well look at how easwaran encourages us to seek spiritual fellowship, or satsang, in different ways in our daily lives. To practice easwarans passage meditation, find a passage or poem from a spiritual text or book that is exceptionally meaningful to youone that moves you or articulates your highest ideals. We invite you to set aside time for your own celebration whether that be a special dedication of your morning meditation, taking a. The art of union with reality 07b video of the month for april 2018 duration. 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. The book describes a meditation program, also now commonly referred to as passage meditation. Eknath easwaran 19101999 brings to this volume a rare combination of credentials. We invite you to set aside time for your own celebration whether that be a special dedication of your morning meditation, taking a day. Eknath easwaran project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. 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.
Easwaran s 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. His method is a dogmafree approach which brings universal ideals into daily life. Well explore this topic through a reading study of chapter seven in easwarans book, passage meditation. He is the author of the bestselling translation in english of. His books on meditation, spiritual living, and the classics of world mysticism have been translated into twentysix languages. Eknath easwaran jesse on passage meditation facebook. In passage meditation, you focus attention on passages, or texts, drawn from all the worlds sacred traditions. This book offers unique indepth support for both new and experienced meditators. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical setting, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Easwaran taught meditation for over forty years, and his instructions are practical and clear. The bhagavad gita easwarans 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. His method is a practical approach that fits naturally into any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle, enabling us to bring universal ideals into daily life. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Nilgiri press, a department of the center, publishes books on how to lead a spiritual life in the home and community.
August 7, 2014 posted by ourfriendben in reiki, reiki wisdom. In this companion to his bestselling translation of the bhagavad gita, easwaran explores the essential themes of this muchloved indian scripture. When he first came to america, in 1959, eknath easwaran 19111999 had already been an english professor, a sanskrit scholar, and a contributor to several leading periodicals in his native india. 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. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical context, presents key concepts, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Chapter introductions clarify key concepts, and notes and a glossary explain. He settled in at the university of california, berkeley, as a fulbright scholar and went from education for degrees to education for living, as. He is the author of the bestselling translation in english of the bhagavad gita, indias bestknown scripture. His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada, are the bestselling english translations, and over 1. The bhagavad gita is the best known of all the indian scriptures, and eknath easwarans bestselling translation is reliable, readable, and profound. Easwaran developed this method of meditation in the 1960s, and first taught it systematically at the university of california, berkeley. 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. His book passage meditation originally titled meditation has sold over 200,000 copies since it was first published in 1978. This edition includes chapter introductions, notes and a sanskrit glossary.
Sep 29, 2016 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. Easwaran is a recognized authority on the indian spiritual classics. On the first page of the first chapter of the book passage meditation, easwaran says i recommend beginning with the prayer of saint francis of assisi. Easwaran on the prayer of saint francis blue mountain blog. You start by choosing an inspirational passage and memorizing it. Apr 05, 2017 when he first came to america, in 1959, eknath easwaran 19111999 had already been an english professor, a sanskrit scholar, and a contributor to several leading periodicals in his native india.
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. How to meditate ebook by eknath easwaran rakuten kobo. The mission of the blue mountain center of meditation, founded in 1961, is to change lives and build a better world by publishing sri eknath easwarans timeless words, preserving his legacy, and teaching his eight point program of passage meditation. Placing the gita in a modern context, easwaran shows how this classic text sheds light on the nature of reality, the illusion of separateness, the search for identity, and the meaning of yoga. In fact, just last week gary shared his story on how easwarans book on the katha upanishad drew him to passage meditation. Essence of the upanishads audiobook eknath easwaran.
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