Author: Andrew Rawlinson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 678
Book Description
This is the definitive and complete book about a phenomenon which did not exist a hundred years ago, but is now growing rapidly and dramatically changing Western culture -- the rise of Western (mostly American) teachers, who fill the role of guru or master. A few books have appeared on some narrow aspects of this astounding phenomenon; this is the first book to survey the entire field. Encyclopedic in its scope, The Book of Enlightened Masters includes biographical essays on 140 spiritual teachers, giving their life stories and an account of their teachings. Yet it is also a user-friendly introduction, with a survey of the teachers and their teachings, a historical narrative of how and when the movement developed, and an evaluation of the issues raised by it. A century ago, there were no Western masters-no Westerners who were, for instance, Hindu swamis, Zen roshis, or Sufi sheikhs. Now there are many such teachers, with millions of followers. Starting from scratch, the West has produced its own spiritual teachers in traditions that until recently were utterly alien. And in the last quarter-century, a number of independent teachers have appeared, who belong to no single identifiable tradition. The Western masters have not merely transplanted the Eastern spiritual traditions to the West, they have transformed these traditions by their distinctively Western approach: innovative, entrepreneurial, and combining elements from previously unconnected Eastern traditions. The new teachers are changing Western culture by making available a view of the human condition which is new in the West but very attractive to large and growing numbers of Westerners, an approach Dr. Rawlinson calls"spiritual psychology". Spiritual psychology holds that human beings are best understood in terms of consciousness and its modifications, that consciousness can be changed by spiritual practice, and that there are enlightened masters who have done this and can teach others.
The Book of Enlightened Masters
Author: Andrew Rawlinson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 678
Book Description
This is the definitive and complete book about a phenomenon which did not exist a hundred years ago, but is now growing rapidly and dramatically changing Western culture -- the rise of Western (mostly American) teachers, who fill the role of guru or master. A few books have appeared on some narrow aspects of this astounding phenomenon; this is the first book to survey the entire field. Encyclopedic in its scope, The Book of Enlightened Masters includes biographical essays on 140 spiritual teachers, giving their life stories and an account of their teachings. Yet it is also a user-friendly introduction, with a survey of the teachers and their teachings, a historical narrative of how and when the movement developed, and an evaluation of the issues raised by it. A century ago, there were no Western masters-no Westerners who were, for instance, Hindu swamis, Zen roshis, or Sufi sheikhs. Now there are many such teachers, with millions of followers. Starting from scratch, the West has produced its own spiritual teachers in traditions that until recently were utterly alien. And in the last quarter-century, a number of independent teachers have appeared, who belong to no single identifiable tradition. The Western masters have not merely transplanted the Eastern spiritual traditions to the West, they have transformed these traditions by their distinctively Western approach: innovative, entrepreneurial, and combining elements from previously unconnected Eastern traditions. The new teachers are changing Western culture by making available a view of the human condition which is new in the West but very attractive to large and growing numbers of Westerners, an approach Dr. Rawlinson calls"spiritual psychology". Spiritual psychology holds that human beings are best understood in terms of consciousness and its modifications, that consciousness can be changed by spiritual practice, and that there are enlightened masters who have done this and can teach others.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 678
Book Description
This is the definitive and complete book about a phenomenon which did not exist a hundred years ago, but is now growing rapidly and dramatically changing Western culture -- the rise of Western (mostly American) teachers, who fill the role of guru or master. A few books have appeared on some narrow aspects of this astounding phenomenon; this is the first book to survey the entire field. Encyclopedic in its scope, The Book of Enlightened Masters includes biographical essays on 140 spiritual teachers, giving their life stories and an account of their teachings. Yet it is also a user-friendly introduction, with a survey of the teachers and their teachings, a historical narrative of how and when the movement developed, and an evaluation of the issues raised by it. A century ago, there were no Western masters-no Westerners who were, for instance, Hindu swamis, Zen roshis, or Sufi sheikhs. Now there are many such teachers, with millions of followers. Starting from scratch, the West has produced its own spiritual teachers in traditions that until recently were utterly alien. And in the last quarter-century, a number of independent teachers have appeared, who belong to no single identifiable tradition. The Western masters have not merely transplanted the Eastern spiritual traditions to the West, they have transformed these traditions by their distinctively Western approach: innovative, entrepreneurial, and combining elements from previously unconnected Eastern traditions. The new teachers are changing Western culture by making available a view of the human condition which is new in the West but very attractive to large and growing numbers of Westerners, an approach Dr. Rawlinson calls"spiritual psychology". Spiritual psychology holds that human beings are best understood in terms of consciousness and its modifications, that consciousness can be changed by spiritual practice, and that there are enlightened masters who have done this and can teach others.
Buddhist Art Coloring Book 2
Author: Robert Beer
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1611803527
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Sacred art presented as coloring templates for contemplation and creativity—stunning and detailed artwork from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Drawing on his brush paintings in The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs and other works, Robert Beer has selected 50 images meant to be used as templates for coloring. The book features figures spanning centuries of the tradition, including spiritual adventurers, rebellious saints, and enlightened Tantric masters. The detailed artwork is elegant and meaningful—drawing on Buddhist teachings to give each piece greater depth.
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1611803527
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Sacred art presented as coloring templates for contemplation and creativity—stunning and detailed artwork from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Drawing on his brush paintings in The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs and other works, Robert Beer has selected 50 images meant to be used as templates for coloring. The book features figures spanning centuries of the tradition, including spiritual adventurers, rebellious saints, and enlightened Tantric masters. The detailed artwork is elegant and meaningful—drawing on Buddhist teachings to give each piece greater depth.
Mystics, Masters, Saints, and Sages
Author: Robert Ullman
Publisher: Mango Media
ISBN: 1609253159
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Commune with these thirty-four unique stories of the moment of enlightenment from ancient and modern masters, and find oneness and absolute freedom. From the Buddha’s experience under the Bodhi tree to Eckhart Tolle’s realization of the “power of now,” Mystics, Masters, Saints, and Sages brings together stories and writings on moments of spiritual enlightenment by ancient and modern masters. With selections from religious traditions including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Bahá’i, and Sufism, this collection provides a broad spectrum of spiritual awakenings throughout time. Read and be inspired by depictions of divine grace and self-realization from as close to the source as possible. With a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama Praise for Mystics, Masters, Saints, and Sages “Sanctity, spiritual wisdom, and mysticism are universal, found in all traditions. The Ullmans have produced an inter-spiritual book exploring the fruit of this universal human development. It is a work of beauty, inspiration, and instruction, at once practical and useful for everyone’s inner journey.”— Wayne Teasdale, author of The Mystic Heart “This noble book is a treasury of transcendent realizations, attain through a variety of spiritual paths. May all who read it find the inspiration to practice fully their chosen path until its very pinnacle is reached.”— H. E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, author of Lord of the Dance: Autobiography of a Tibetan Lama
Publisher: Mango Media
ISBN: 1609253159
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Commune with these thirty-four unique stories of the moment of enlightenment from ancient and modern masters, and find oneness and absolute freedom. From the Buddha’s experience under the Bodhi tree to Eckhart Tolle’s realization of the “power of now,” Mystics, Masters, Saints, and Sages brings together stories and writings on moments of spiritual enlightenment by ancient and modern masters. With selections from religious traditions including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Bahá’i, and Sufism, this collection provides a broad spectrum of spiritual awakenings throughout time. Read and be inspired by depictions of divine grace and self-realization from as close to the source as possible. With a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama Praise for Mystics, Masters, Saints, and Sages “Sanctity, spiritual wisdom, and mysticism are universal, found in all traditions. The Ullmans have produced an inter-spiritual book exploring the fruit of this universal human development. It is a work of beauty, inspiration, and instruction, at once practical and useful for everyone’s inner journey.”— Wayne Teasdale, author of The Mystic Heart “This noble book is a treasury of transcendent realizations, attain through a variety of spiritual paths. May all who read it find the inspiration to practice fully their chosen path until its very pinnacle is reached.”— H. E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, author of Lord of the Dance: Autobiography of a Tibetan Lama
Divine Masters, Ancient Wisdom
Author: Kyle Gray
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1788175158
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
RAISE YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS WITH THE HELP OF 33 ASCENDED ENLIGHTENED MASTERS FROM WORLD-RENOWNED ANGEL EXPERT AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF RAISE YOUR VIBRATION, KYLE GRAY A FRESH AND INSPIRATIONAL BOOK FULL OF SPIRITUAL TOOLS, AFFIRMATIONS, SACRED GEOMETRY, AND HEALING MEDITATIONS TO HELP YOU FEEL MORE PEACE AND JOY A new and fresh guide to the Ascended Masters and how to work with them for greater peace and connection. Discover new tools and wisdom to connect with the enlightened Ascended Masters, and receive their guidance, healing, protection and support on your spiritual path. “I adore Kyle Gray. He helps you to reconnect with all that is wanting to rise up within you, be available to the benevolent support that already surrounds you and release what is wanting to fall away with grace and ease. Who doesn’t want some of that?!” – Rebecca Campbell, author of Light is The New Black and Rise Sister Rise Best-selling author Kyle Gray offers a close look at the Ascended Masters and explains how they can bring healing to the Earth, the cosmos, and your life. The Ascended Masters are enlightened souls who once walked the Earth (or other planets) and continue to offer their emotional intelligence and spiritual teachings to the world. You may already know some of them—Mary Magdalene, Buddha, and Jesus—but did you know there are many more, and that they are here to support you on your spiritual path? In this healing spiritual book, you will discover: Many Ascended Masters, from Quan Yin to Saint German and Gaia to the Divine Director A short history of the Masters and how they ascended for the greater good of humanity How to call upon the Masters for spiritual protection, to remove blockages and to open up to powerful spiritual connections What the Council of Light and Etheric Retreats are, and how you can access their wisdom for healing, guidance and connection Book Sections Include: PART I: INTRODUCING THE MASTERS Who Are the Masters? The History of the Masters Ascension Explained The High Council and Etheric Retreats PART II: MAKING THE CONNECTION The Divine Matrix Opening Up Spiritual Alignment PART III: WORKING WITH THE MASTERS Awaken the Master Within There are many incredible keepers of ancient wisdom out there and it’s my prayer that the 33 that I have chosen to include here will support your journey and enrich your life. I pray that with this book I have opened doorways to experiences of love and connection, and that I have done so in a way that honors and respects the Divine Masters. I am grateful for all that I have learned along the way and for all of the personal experiences that have unfolded while I have been writing this book. May it support the activation of the ancient wisdom that resides within you. Love, Kyle Gray Divine Masters, Ancient Wisdom includes many powerful exercises and spiritual tools to help you increase your awareness and raise your consciousness. “Kyle Gray changes lives!” – The Sun Newspaper
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1788175158
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
RAISE YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS WITH THE HELP OF 33 ASCENDED ENLIGHTENED MASTERS FROM WORLD-RENOWNED ANGEL EXPERT AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF RAISE YOUR VIBRATION, KYLE GRAY A FRESH AND INSPIRATIONAL BOOK FULL OF SPIRITUAL TOOLS, AFFIRMATIONS, SACRED GEOMETRY, AND HEALING MEDITATIONS TO HELP YOU FEEL MORE PEACE AND JOY A new and fresh guide to the Ascended Masters and how to work with them for greater peace and connection. Discover new tools and wisdom to connect with the enlightened Ascended Masters, and receive their guidance, healing, protection and support on your spiritual path. “I adore Kyle Gray. He helps you to reconnect with all that is wanting to rise up within you, be available to the benevolent support that already surrounds you and release what is wanting to fall away with grace and ease. Who doesn’t want some of that?!” – Rebecca Campbell, author of Light is The New Black and Rise Sister Rise Best-selling author Kyle Gray offers a close look at the Ascended Masters and explains how they can bring healing to the Earth, the cosmos, and your life. The Ascended Masters are enlightened souls who once walked the Earth (or other planets) and continue to offer their emotional intelligence and spiritual teachings to the world. You may already know some of them—Mary Magdalene, Buddha, and Jesus—but did you know there are many more, and that they are here to support you on your spiritual path? In this healing spiritual book, you will discover: Many Ascended Masters, from Quan Yin to Saint German and Gaia to the Divine Director A short history of the Masters and how they ascended for the greater good of humanity How to call upon the Masters for spiritual protection, to remove blockages and to open up to powerful spiritual connections What the Council of Light and Etheric Retreats are, and how you can access their wisdom for healing, guidance and connection Book Sections Include: PART I: INTRODUCING THE MASTERS Who Are the Masters? The History of the Masters Ascension Explained The High Council and Etheric Retreats PART II: MAKING THE CONNECTION The Divine Matrix Opening Up Spiritual Alignment PART III: WORKING WITH THE MASTERS Awaken the Master Within There are many incredible keepers of ancient wisdom out there and it’s my prayer that the 33 that I have chosen to include here will support your journey and enrich your life. I pray that with this book I have opened doorways to experiences of love and connection, and that I have done so in a way that honors and respects the Divine Masters. I am grateful for all that I have learned along the way and for all of the personal experiences that have unfolded while I have been writing this book. May it support the activation of the ancient wisdom that resides within you. Love, Kyle Gray Divine Masters, Ancient Wisdom includes many powerful exercises and spiritual tools to help you increase your awareness and raise your consciousness. “Kyle Gray changes lives!” – The Sun Newspaper
An End to Suffering
Author: Pankaj Mishra
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1429933631
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
An End to Suffering is a deeply original and provocative book about the Buddha's life and his influence throughout history, told in the form of the author's search to understand the Buddha's relevance in a world where class oppression and religious violence are rife, and where poverty and terrorism cast a long, constant shadow. Mishra describes his restless journeys into India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, among Islamists and the emerging Hindu middle class, looking for this most enigmatic of religious figures, exploring the myths and places of the Buddha's life, and discussing Western explorers' "discovery" of Buddhism in the nineteenth century. He also considers the impact of Buddhist ideas on such modern politicians as Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. As he reflects on his travels and on his own past, Mishra shows how the Buddha wrestled with problems of personal identity, alienation, and suffering in his own, no less bewildering, times. In the process Mishra discovers the living meaning of the Buddha's teaching, in the world and for himself. The result is the most three-dimensional, convincing book on the Buddha that we have.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1429933631
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
An End to Suffering is a deeply original and provocative book about the Buddha's life and his influence throughout history, told in the form of the author's search to understand the Buddha's relevance in a world where class oppression and religious violence are rife, and where poverty and terrorism cast a long, constant shadow. Mishra describes his restless journeys into India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, among Islamists and the emerging Hindu middle class, looking for this most enigmatic of religious figures, exploring the myths and places of the Buddha's life, and discussing Western explorers' "discovery" of Buddhism in the nineteenth century. He also considers the impact of Buddhist ideas on such modern politicians as Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. As he reflects on his travels and on his own past, Mishra shows how the Buddha wrestled with problems of personal identity, alienation, and suffering in his own, no less bewildering, times. In the process Mishra discovers the living meaning of the Buddha's teaching, in the world and for himself. The result is the most three-dimensional, convincing book on the Buddha that we have.
Enlightened Living
Author: Harold Talbott
Publisher: Rangjung Yeshe Publications
ISBN: 9789627341307
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
This collection of translated writings addresses the issue of engaging in secular life with Buddhist intentions. It includes practical advice by great Tibetan teachers such as Paltrul Rinpoche and Jigme Lingpa. Combining folktales and poetry, their teachings pieces impart the essence of spirituality in a pithy, direct fashion. "There are three things that you should place: Your body on the seat; Your mind in your body; And relaxation in the mind. There are three things that should be in conformity: Conversations with friends; Clothes with the country; And mind with the Dharma." Paltrul Rinpoche Tulku Thondup is a living advocate of the Tibetan tradition, He has translated and published many books and has taught at Harvard University. He is hte author of the Healing Power of Mind.
Publisher: Rangjung Yeshe Publications
ISBN: 9789627341307
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
This collection of translated writings addresses the issue of engaging in secular life with Buddhist intentions. It includes practical advice by great Tibetan teachers such as Paltrul Rinpoche and Jigme Lingpa. Combining folktales and poetry, their teachings pieces impart the essence of spirituality in a pithy, direct fashion. "There are three things that you should place: Your body on the seat; Your mind in your body; And relaxation in the mind. There are three things that should be in conformity: Conversations with friends; Clothes with the country; And mind with the Dharma." Paltrul Rinpoche Tulku Thondup is a living advocate of the Tibetan tradition, He has translated and published many books and has taught at Harvard University. He is hte author of the Healing Power of Mind.
Memoirs of a Master
Author: Geoffrey Hoppe
Publisher: Crimson Circle Press
ISBN: 1540320464
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Memoirs of a Master is a book of short stories told by Adamus Saint-Germain as part of his lectures to audiences around the world. The stories are based on or inspired by actual experiences, and are designed to help you see yourself as both the Master and the student. The student in each memoir is generally a compilation of many people, and the stories take place in contemporary life. The Master can be perceived as Adamus or any other enlightened teacher, but ultimately it is you. The stories are based on some of the more complex teachings of Adamus Saint-Germain. By putting this sacred information into story form, it becomes more personal, more understandable and, perhaps, more entertaining. And, woven into each story, you will find profound insights and many layers of wisdom. Memoirs of a Master is dedicated to the Master and the student within each of us.
Publisher: Crimson Circle Press
ISBN: 1540320464
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Memoirs of a Master is a book of short stories told by Adamus Saint-Germain as part of his lectures to audiences around the world. The stories are based on or inspired by actual experiences, and are designed to help you see yourself as both the Master and the student. The student in each memoir is generally a compilation of many people, and the stories take place in contemporary life. The Master can be perceived as Adamus or any other enlightened teacher, but ultimately it is you. The stories are based on some of the more complex teachings of Adamus Saint-Germain. By putting this sacred information into story form, it becomes more personal, more understandable and, perhaps, more entertaining. And, woven into each story, you will find profound insights and many layers of wisdom. Memoirs of a Master is dedicated to the Master and the student within each of us.
Are You Getting Enlightened Or Losing Your Mind?
Author: Dennis Gersten
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Many Americans who claim to have had an unusual spiritual experience also have had problems handling stress, anxiety, and depression. Now in paperback, psychiatrist Dennis Gersten's program for psychological-spiritual peace, fitness, and integrity provides information for dealing with the sense of dislocation that often accompanies spiritual experiences.
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Many Americans who claim to have had an unusual spiritual experience also have had problems handling stress, anxiety, and depression. Now in paperback, psychiatrist Dennis Gersten's program for psychological-spiritual peace, fitness, and integrity provides information for dealing with the sense of dislocation that often accompanies spiritual experiences.
Masters in the New Energy
Author: Adamus Saint-Germain
Publisher: Crimson Circle Press
ISBN: 1592310036
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A simple and profound message for those who choose to go beyond limited thoughts and beliefs into a new understanding of reality. This book by Adamus Saint-Germain is filled with insightful and practical information about living as true Masters in the New Energy. His simple and profound messages provides the guideposts for those who choose to go beyond limited thoughts and beliefs into a new understanding of reality.
Publisher: Crimson Circle Press
ISBN: 1592310036
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A simple and profound message for those who choose to go beyond limited thoughts and beliefs into a new understanding of reality. This book by Adamus Saint-Germain is filled with insightful and practical information about living as true Masters in the New Energy. His simple and profound messages provides the guideposts for those who choose to go beyond limited thoughts and beliefs into a new understanding of reality.
Living with the Himalayan Masters
Author: Swami Rama
Publisher: Himalayan Institute Press
ISBN: 0893891568
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Inspirational stories of Swama Rama's experiences and lessons learned with the great teachers who guided his life including Mahatma Gandhi, Tagore, and more.
Publisher: Himalayan Institute Press
ISBN: 0893891568
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Inspirational stories of Swama Rama's experiences and lessons learned with the great teachers who guided his life including Mahatma Gandhi, Tagore, and more.