Eastern Mysticism

This book offers the practical details of entering into deep meditation, from ways of sitting to the classic position of hands. It draws from a variety of teachings, including ancient Christian, Buddhist and modern psychotherapy. The reader will also find here the presentation of the mystical side of Christianity as taught in the early centuries when union with the Divine was meant to be an experience, not merely a belief. The authors are also influenced by the great German master Karlfried Graf Durckheim, whose teaching combines years of study with Zen Buddhists in Japan, a personal ...

Dive into the spiritual depth that has enlightened seekers for generations with "The Philokalia: A Beginner's Guide." This book is a gateway to the profound wisdom of Eastern Orthodox mysticism, tailored for those at the beginning of their spiritual quest as well as for those looking to deepen their journey. It is your companion on a transformative path of self-discovery and divine connection. Unveil Timeless Wisdom: Explore the distilled teachings of the desert fathers, made relevant for today’s seekers. Learn to cultivate stillness, deepen your prayer life, and find inner peace amid the...

Attract good fortune and joy to every aspect of your life. Pamela Chen and Samantha Blossom teach you how to use ancient, Far Eastern magic in a modernized way, no matter your background or experience level. With their help, you can create your unique revolution through sacred devotional practices that anyone can tap into immediately.

Since its original publication in 1949, P. D. Ouspensky’s In Search of the Miraculous has been hailed as the most valuable and reliable documentation of G. I. Gurdjieff's thoughts and universal view. This historic and influential work is considered by many to be a primer of mystical thought as expressed through the work, a combination of Eastern philosophies that had for centuries been passed on orally from teacher to student.

Mysticism is popularly understood as becoming one with God or the Absolute. In this inspirational book, the Dalai Lama's thoughts on the nature and meaning of mysticism, how we can live lives infused with mystical experience, and how mysticism can result in both personal and social change are revealed. The book consists of four sections - an introduction, quotations, a lecture on mysticism by the Dalai Lama, and a glossary - that provide an accessible introduction to the Dalai Lama's core teachings concerning the mystical path.

Four manuscripts in one audiobook: Mysticism, Occultism, Alchemy, and Hermeticism.

This volume begins with a new translation of the Brahma Sutra and then translates or summarizes the philosophical portions of Shankara's commentary on it. Shankara's Brahma-sutra-bhashya is the most important work in Advaita and represents his mature thought on Brahman and Atman. Three essays (along with one on the non-Advaita Brahma Sutra) explain Shankar's philosophy and reasoning.

Nagarjuna initiated the Madhyamaka tradition in Mahayana Buddhism that influenced Zen and the Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Over the centuries, this tradition spawned in India two subtraditions and syncretic combinations with another Buddhist tradition. These developments will be traced in two volumes of translations of the basic texts from Sanskrit into easily readable English for the general educated public interested in Buddhism or philosophy. Texts available today in Sanskrit have been translated, and texts no longer extant in Sanskrit but existing in Tibetan or Chinese have been ...

In Practical Mysticism, Evelyn Underhill distills the essential (and comprehensible) steps that comprise the process of achieving mystical understanding. Though she uses the pantheon of Christian mystics as her guide, her methodology transcends any particular faith and offers a common sense approach to self-improvement and enhanced awareness.

The Way of the Sufi presents an unparalleled cross-section of material from Sufi schools, Sufi teachings, and classical writings as a basic course of Sufi study. The author begins with the outward aspects of the teaching most likely to puzzle the student coming fresh to the subject. He considers various attitudes to Sufi ideas and evidence of their absorption into medieval Christianity, Hinduism, Jewish mysticism, and modern philosophical teachings.

The Cave of the Saints is a metaphysical and visionary novel that follows Armin Thomas, a student of mysticism and ancient spirituality, as he is drawn intuitively to the Cave of the Saints. There he meets shapeshifting spiritual guide Dona Poireau, his spiritual teacher in earlier lives. Alongside mysteriously appearing saints and deities who appear out of the annals of folklore and mythology, Dona initiates Armin into newly revealed awakening methods like the Tree of the Heart, the Flame of Golden Light, Seeing like the Divine Mother, Feeling with the Innermost Self, and the Purple Flame....

Jorge Luis Borges immersed himself and his readers in metaphysical fantasies—playing reason against faith, belief against logic. His profound knowledge of eastern religions was an endless source of inspiration for his writing. On Mysticism—edited by Borges’s widow, Maria Kodama—brings together a stunning group of prose pieces and poems that speak to this signature theme of his writing, from some of his most celebrated works to others that appear here in English for the first time.

Have you always wondered if there is more to life than meets the eye? Have you ever had an experience that left your mind boggled, because it defies all logical explanations? Do you feel like there are hidden treasures in your personality, but you have no idea how to unlock your gifts? If you answered “Yes” to any of these, you have found the right audiobook. This audiobook will show you how to get in touch with your inner divinity, so that you can enrich your life.

There are many parallels between the ideas of Tao Te Ching, written 2,500 years ago by Lao Tzu, and those of Systems Thinking, which has come into prominence with the advent of modern personal computers, through people like Jay W. Forrester, and other thinkers such as Donella Meadows and Fritjof Capra. This book invites us to consider certain timeless wisdoms related to Systems Thinking and provides us with a few points to explore, as we face major challenges for resolving issues we confront for our future.

Step into the Mind of a Theological Mastermind Gregory of Nazianzus was not just a man of his time—he was a beacon of wisdom whose influence has spanned centuries. This book offers a clear and engaging introduction to his life, bringing you face-to-face with the man who shaped much of what we understand about Christian theology today. Discover the Richness of His Teachings From the profound mystery of the Trinity to the transformative journey of theosis, Gregory’s teachings continue to inspire and challenge believers. This book breaks down his complex ideas into accessible concepts, ...

The Vow and Aspiration of Mahamudra including the Pith instructions of Mahamudra by Tilopa.

Our teaching has a very great deal of mysticism in it and it should be more completely developed with the realization that mysticism is not mystery just as intuition is not psychism. Half of the world and three-fourths of the world in our field, who should know better, mistake intuition for psychism and think if a person gets a hunch they must be very spiritual so most people mistake mysticism for mystery.

Discover proven steps and strategies on how to prepare yourself for an opened third eye. The role of the pineal gland in tapping your third eye chakra and what you can do to activate its energy and power are explained, as well as yoga postures beneficial in opening, activating, and healing your third eye.

Essence Seekers is an allegorical spiritual journey that takes us through practical, emotional, and psychological steps from a beginning curiosity and longing to enlightenment. It inspires with hope, while it aids with deep introspection and authenticity. Rooted in Eastern wisdom adapted from ancient texts, the universal and non-sectarian themes speak to any and all seekers of the essence of life.

Annie Besant was a writer, lecturer, prominent theosophist, and women's rights activist of her time. She was a frequent contributor to various theosophical publications of her day. This piece by her, from 1912, is a short, basic introduction to mysticism through the eyes of theosophy. She writes about mysticism within Christianity and the Western Mystery Tradition in general. It's also interesting to note that she mentions the Illuminati in this piece, but in a philosophical rather than historical context, which is unusual for the time period.