Anthony De Mello Boeken

This step-by-step exercise book integrates the Christian tradition of contemplation and the Eastern wisdom of meditation.

This is a collection of short story meditations - one of the hallmarks of de mellos's retreat giving - which become stepping stones towards a fuller spiritual life. A 20th century spiritual guide, de Mello brought humour, compassion and insight to the search for understanding the human condition.

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This companion to Anthony De Mello's bestselling work, Awareness, delves deeper into the themes of self-discovery and mindfulness. It offers readers additional insights and practical exercises to enhance their understanding of awareness and its transformative power. By exploring De Mello's teachings, the book encourages personal growth and a deeper connection to one's inner self, making it an essential guide for those seeking to enrich their spiritual journey.

Aiming to pave a path leading to God, the author blends Christian wisdom with Eastern methods of meditation, stories of monks, rabbis and soldiers, fairytales and legends. He deals with the themes of silence, peace, happiness, life, freedom and love, each accompanied by simple exercises.

The heart of Anthony de Mello's bestselling spiritual message is awareness. Mixing Christian spirituality, Buddhist parables, Hindu breathing exercises, and psychological insight, de Mello's words of hope come together in Awareness in a grand synthesis.In short chapters for reading in quiet moments at home or at the office, he cajoles and challenges: We must leave this go-go-go world of illusion and become aware. And this only happens, he insists, by becoming alive to the needs and potential of others, whether at home or in the workplace.Here, then, is a masterful book of the spirit, challenging us to wake up in every aspect of our lives.

"The Way To Love" contains the final flowering of Anthony de Mello's thought, and in it he grapples with the ultimate question of love. In thirty-one meditations, he implores his readers with his usual pithiness to break through illusion, the great obstacle to love. "Love springs from awareness, " de Mello insists, saying that it is only when we see others as they are that we can begin to really love. But not only must we seek to see others with clarity, we must examine ourselves without misconception. The task, however, is not easy. "The most painful act, " de Mello says, "is the act of seeing. But in that act of seeing that love is born." Anthony De Mello was the director of the Sadhana Institute of Pastoral Counseling in Poona, India, and authored several books. "The Way To Love" is his last.

This unique how-to guide addresses the deep desire for self-awareness and holistic living through a series of spiritual exercises aimed at achieving a contemplative state. Combining psychology, spiritual therapy, and practices from Eastern and Western traditions, the author presents an exceptional method for attaining inner peace that engages the whole person—body, soul, heart, mind, memory, and imagination. With forty-seven exercises focusing on physical sensations, stillness, healing from painful memories, and self-awareness, the author assists those who find prayer challenging or unfulfilling. The key lies in moving beyond mere thoughts to uncover deeper, heartfelt prayer experiences, fostering greater awareness in silence and opening pathways to spiritual fulfillment and a mystical connection to God. Drawing from Scripture and the wisdom of spiritual masters across cultures and eras, the author's insights resonate widely, appealing to diverse backgrounds. A bestseller in English, this work has been translated into over two dozen languages, reaching readers globally who seek the profound insights and spiritual richness within themselves.

Nástrahy a príležitosti života Autor v tejto krásnej knihe rozpráva o tom, čo je to vedomé vnímanie skutočnosti, zbavenie sa ilúzií a predsudkov a hlavne presvedčenia, že šťastní môžeme byť len za určitých podmienok. Jednoduchými slovami, ktoré však v sebe majú nesmiernu silu, za pomoci príhod zo života, metaforických anekdôt aj vtipov popisuje, ako vyzerá život, keď človek zmení svoj spôsob vnímania a nazerania na veci. "Život je hostina. A tragédiou je, že väčšina ľudí umiera od hladu. Takmer všetci sa správame rovnako ako posádka člna, čo sa pri raftovaní okolo brazílskeho pobrežia stratila v hmle. Umierala od smädu, lebo netušila, že voda, po ktorej sa plaví, je pramenitá, sladká. Rieka sa vlievala do mora s takou silou, že pokračovala ešte niekoľko kilometrov, takže pod nimi bola sladká riečna voda… napriek tomu posádka hynula od smädu. Aj nás obklopuje radosť, šťastie, láska. Lenže väčšina ľudí o tom nemá ani poňatia. Skutočnosť je nádherná; je to absolútne potešenie a radosť. Večný život je teraz. Obklopuje nás ako rybu v mori, ale nemáme o tom ani poňatia. Príliš nás rozptyľuje všetko, k čomu sa pútame. Zbavte sa vlastnoručne uviazaných pút, prebuďte sa a zažite bdelosť. Tá vám ukáže cestu a smer z každej hmly, v ktorej sa ocitnete.