Bookbot

Easwaran Eknath

    17 december 1910 – 26 oktober 1999

    Eknath Easwaran is de bedenker van 'passage meditation' en auteur van meer dan 30 boeken over spiritueel leven. Easwaran was een erkend autoriteit op het gebied van de Indiase spirituele klassiekers, met zijn vertalingen van sleutelteksten die bestsellers werden in de VS. Easwaran, die eerder Engelse literatuur doceerde en een bekend schrijver en spreker was in India, richtte na zijn aankomst in de Verenigde Staten het Blue Mountain Center of Meditation op. Zijn leringen, met name zijn achtpuntige programma voor 'passage meditation', blijven spirituele begeleiding bieden en leven voort door zijn werk en in de harten van degenen die het omarmen.

    Easwaran Eknath
    Strength in the Storm
    The Dhammapada
    The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living - 2: Like a Thousand Suns
    The End of Sorrow
    The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living - 3: To Love Is to Know Me
    Op de goede weg
    • Climbing the Blue Mountain

      • 175bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      A master spiritual teacher invites us on a journey - to the summit of self-discovery. This is a book to lift the spirit of anyone aiming to live a kinder, calmer, more meaningful life, in the midst of all the challenges facing the world today. Fifteen warm, engaging essays present different aspects of meditation and the spiritual life, showing how we can rearrange our lives, little by little, to fit a higher purpose. Featuring saints and mystics from East and West, and a host of stories and anecdotes, this book reads like a conversation with a wise friend, with deep spiritual insights that you'll want to come back to again and again. Easwaran writes, "When you travel within, every day is fresh with discoveries and challenges, inspiration and profound peace. The scenes I paint for you in the following pages are just a fleeting glimpse of the continuing adventure that awaits you as you enter this world." The final essay, "Climbing the Blue Mountain," which gives the book its title, is a moving account of the spiritual quest. Easwaran compares this with a long journey that he makes from the hot, dusty plains of Central India, up through jungle and plantations, to his home in the cool hills of the Blue Mountains, where his mother waits for him - reminding us that on the spiritual path, we too will one day find our true home.

      Climbing the Blue Mountain2022
      3,5
    • Patience

      • 106bladzijden
      • 4 uur lezen

      This little book of wisdom is full of insights and advice from one of the twentieth century's great spiritual teachers. "Patience is the ornament of the brave," Eknath Easwaran's wise grandmother used to say. Patience is also the mark of love, says Easwaran - with our children, our parents, our partners, our colleagues, and our communities. Easwaran is one of the twentieth century's great spiritual teachers and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom. In this little book, Easwaran lifts our spirits and gives us courage, with insights and advice, stories, and inspiration from the world's saints and sages. Just keep trying, Easwaran says, and you'll find there's no end to your patience - no end to the wisdom, love, and compassion in your heart.

      Patience2022
      4,8
    • The Compassionate Universe

      • 185bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      Here, Easwaran describes his search for a way of life that combines inner fulfillment, respect for nature, and effective participation in the world. Then he presents the fruit of that search: a comprehensive program of trusteeship of ourselves and...

      The Compassionate Universe2022
    • Essence of the Bhagavad Gita

      A Contemporary Guide to Yoga, Meditation, and Indian Philosophy

      • 296bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      Easwaran delves into the core themes of the Bhagavad Gita, providing insights that complement his bestselling translation. This companion work enhances understanding of the scripture's profound messages, making it accessible to both new readers and those familiar with the text. Through thoughtful exploration, he sheds light on its philosophical and spiritual significance, inviting readers to engage deeply with its teachings.

      Essence of the Bhagavad Gita2021
      5,0
    • Your Life Is Your Message

      • 126bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen

      Our personal example is a powerful instrument of change. Short readings from a much-loved spiritual author describe small changes we can make each day to grow in wisdom and love, helping all around us.

      Your Life Is Your Message2020
      3,0
    • This warm, practical commentary by the author of the best-selling translation of the Bhagavad Gita helps us understand and apply the Gita's teachings, to find meaning, peace, and wisdom in our lives.

      The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, Volume 22020
      4,6
    • This warm, practical commentary by the author of the best-selling translation of the Bhagavad Gita helps us understand and apply the Gita's teachings, to find meaning, peace, and wisdom in our lives.

      The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, Volume 12020
      4,5
    • This warm, practical commentary by the author of the best-selling translation of the Bhagavad Gita helps us understand and apply the Gita's teachings, to find meaning, peace, and wisdom in our lives.

      The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, Volume 32020
      4,6
    • Osobní mantra

      • 184bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      Na rozdíl od jiných knih, zabývajících se mantrami, je tato specifická: pojednává totiž nikoli o mantrách obecně, nýbrž o síle mantry osobní - té jediné, která je nejvhodnější právě pro vás. Autor, významný duchovní učitel a "profesor meditace", vás v knize provede vším, co potřebujete vědět, abyste si sami zvolili svou vlastní, osobní mantru a…

      Osobní mantra2018
    • Strength in the Storm

      • 184bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      Stress and anxiety affect many of us as we struggle with work pressures, money worries, strained relationships, and the nagging sense that life may be running out of our control. But in the midst of chaos we can find balance, peace, and even wisdom, the author states, if we learn to steady our minds.

      Strength in the Storm2013
      4,6