Easwarans compact anthology of spiritual texts a companion to passage meditation. In 1961 he founded the blue mountain center of meditation, which carries on his work with publications and retreats. Taking the timeless teachings of the great mystics, he developed a practical program for spiritual living in our modern world. You start by choosing an inspirational passage and memorizing it. Easwaran is a recognized authority on the indian spiritual classics. Read how to meditate by eknath easwaran available from rakuten kobo. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read essence of the dhammapada. Eknath easwarans most popular book is gandhi the man. A simple eightpoint program for translating spiritual ideals into daily life, and gandhi the man. Meditation on a passage involves silent, focused repetition during meditation of memorized selections from scriptures of the world and writings of great mystics. According to easwaran, the practice of meditating on a specific passage of text easwaran suggests the prayer of saint francis or psalm 23 as examples has the effect of eventually transforming character, conduct, and. Eknath easwaran 1910 1999 is respected around the world as an authentic guide to timeless wisdom, and as the author of passage meditation, which brings universal truths into daily life. Buy a cheap copy of the mantram handbook 4 ed by eknath easwaran. It has been historically practiced in numerous world religions, including judaism, islam, christianity, and buddhism examples.
Passage meditation is the act of sitting quietly and reading out loud or mentally repeating a passage from a spiritual book or text. Sri chinmoy through meditation and by giving full attention to one thing at a time, we can learn to direct attention where we choose. Two million copies of easwaran s books are in print. Eknath easwarans 8point program of passage meditation. Eknath easwaran on the beatitudes classics of christian inspiration series 1996.
Eknath easwaran lauren on passage meditation facebook. The passage for meditation should be positive, practical and uplifting, and there are lots of passages you can choose from. Eknath offers appealing anecdotes and gentle humor as he presents his eightpoint path, which includes such spiritual practices as meditation, mantram, slowing down, onepointed attention, and putting others first. Free 3 eknath easwaran meditation ebooks 0101 only. He shows you how to choose a spiritual text, or passage, from the worlds great traditions that embodies your highest ideals. Passage meditation technique christians practicing yoga. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Eknath easwaran has 98 books on goodreads with 38727 ratings. The first chapter of passage meditation blue mountain. In this method developed by eknath easwaran, you meditate on spiritual passages, or texts. Sep 30, 2007 buy the dhammapada classics of indian spirituality easwarans classics of indian spirituality second by easwaran, eknath, easwaran, eknath isbn. Instruction in meditation, passages from the worlds wisdom literature, and mantrams. His 8 pointed path, or program, was the fulfillment of his vision of passage meditation intended to help people grow spiritually.
His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapa. Guidelins on spiritual practices by swami brahmananda, the spiritual son of sri ramakrishna. Eknath easwarans practical eight point program offers specific, systematic tools to sharpen concentration, deal effectively with stress, release deep reserves of energy, and transform anger and other destructive emotions. In passage meditation, you focus attention on passages, or texts, drawn from all. He explains the theory underlying meditation, and conveys the deep joy, security, and selfless energy that regular practice can bring. Passage meditation outlines a unique approach to tapping inner resources by training concentration on inspirational passages. Sep, 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. The blue mountain center of meditation was founded in 1961 by sri eknath easwaran to carry his teachings into the future. Learn passage meditation we cant control what life sends us, but we can choose how we respond. Passage meditation with spiritual texts meditation. Easwaran was a professor of english literature at the university of nagpur in india, and in 1959 he came to the united states as a. This book is the fruit of 30 years experience in teaching meditation to an american audience.
Its teaching on passage meditation is given as the foundational discipline of eight allied disciplines of. Join one of our inperson or online communities with other passage meditators around the world. These talks show how to transform think and acting to harness natural capabilities for kindness, joy, and wisdom. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 was an indianborn spiritual teacher, author, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian religious texts such as the bhagavad gita and the upanishads. His books on meditation, spiritual living, and the classics of world mysticism have been translated into twentysix languages. His translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada are the bestselling editions in the usa, and over 1. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 was an indianborn spiritual teacher, author, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian religious sanatan dharma, an eternal religion texts such as the bhagavad gita and the upanishads. Although he did not travel or seek large audiences, his books on meditation, spiritual living, and the classics of world mysticism have been translated into twentysix languages.
Some are short, others longer, and theyre from all different traditions. Bringing the deep wisdom of the heart into daily life. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills ebook written by eknath easwaran. Similar books to the dhammapada easwaran s classics of indian spirituality book 3 free expedited delivery and up to 30% off rrp on select textbooks shipped and sold by amazon au. Eknath easwaran on using a mantra monasteries of the heart. The buddhas call to nirvana ebook written by eknath easwaran.
A keralaborn professor of english literature, easwaran in 1959 travelled to the usa where he taught a system of eight spiritual practices known as passage meditation pm. 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 on the prayer of saint francis blue mountain blog. Passage meditation by eknath easwaran philosophersnotes. Eknath easwaran discovered that meditating on words from the mystics and spiritual traditions of the world drives them deep into ones consciousness, where they take root and create positive life change. His method is a dogmafree approach which brings universal ideals into daily life. Eknath easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation in berkeley, california, in 1961. As a spiritual organization, all of our efforts are in support of this goal.
For more on easwaran, see luminaries in passage meditation, the object of attention is not an image or an external object but an inspirational passage chosen from any of the worlds great spiritual traditions and memorized ahead of time. This booklet contains some of his spiritual precepts compiled by. As sri eknath is always quick to point out, were happy with someone when he or she is doing exactly what we want. Books by eknath easwaran author of the bhagavad gita. Christians, muslims, jews, hindus, buddhists, wiccans, atheists, and agnostics alike can apply these suggestions and benefit from them.
If we calm the mind, we can access the deep strength, love, and wisdom within us all. This short ebook is the first chapter meditation on a passage from the book passage. His meditation program is downtoearth and eminently practical and can be applied by all people of all religious affiliations. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical setting, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Meditation and mantram help in progressing towards a happier life, for one and for all. Webinar on passage meditation from the blue mountain center of meditation duration. How to meditate easwaran inspirations book 1 ebook. The bhagavad gita easwarans classics of indian spirituality. Meditation is supported by the mantram and six other spiritual tools to help us stay calm, kind, and focused throughout the day. 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. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library easwaran, eknath on. Easwarans classic manual on meditation and spiritual living is a unique source of practical spiritual support for new and experienced meditators. His bestselling book, meditation, has sold 195,000 copies since 1978.
A mantra is a powerful spiritual formula which, when repeated silently in the mind, has the capacity to transform consciousness. In this form of meditation, you concentrate on the words of an inspirational text or passage from one of the great wisdom traditions. We find the basic spiritual message of his book meditation, which professing christian henri nouwen says helped me a great deal, when easwaran keys us in on the great discovery. The bhagavad gita is the best known of all the indian scriptures, and eknath easwarans bestselling translation is reliable, readable, and profound. I borrowed her copy of sri eknaths book meditation. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library book online at. Passage meditation is a book by eknath easwaran, originally published in 1978 with the title meditation. 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.
Eknath easwaran books list of books by author eknath. Easwaran recommended these passages specifically for meditation, and for spiritual inspiration at any time. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library fourth by easwaran, eknath isbn. In 1968, at uc berkeley, he taught what may be the first academic course on meditation ever offered for credit at a major american university. Im very partial to eknath easwaran and simply love the book. If you already know another passage, such as the twentythird psalm, it will do nicely until you have learned this prayer. A clear, insightful exposition of meditation, and an excellent guide to its practice. The dhammapada easwarans classics of indian spirituality. Easwaran developed this method of meditation in the 1960s, and first taught it systematically at the university of california, berkeley the program is an eightpoint program intended for the. The center is a nonprofit organization chartered with carrying on easwarans legacy and work. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy passage meditation a complete spiritual practice. Passages for meditation blue mountain center of meditation. It has been historically practiced in numerous world religions, including judaism, islam, christianity, and buddhism.
Read easwarans book passage meditation, available as a printbook, ebook, or audiobook. The center also teaches easwarans eightpoint program of passage meditation at retreats worldwide. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Deepening your existing passage meditation practice.
His book passage meditation originally titled meditation has sold over 200,000 copies since it was first published in 1978. How to find happiness easwaran inspirations book 3 by eknath easwaran 4. Buy passage meditation by eknath easwaran from waterstones today. Eknath easwarans mantram and passage meditation as applied. Bringing the deep wisdom of the heart into daily life, p. Daily meditation can help you develop these qualities. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom.
Easwaran covers all aspects of meditation and daily spiritual living. 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. Passage meditation blue mountain center of meditation. Easwaran knows his subject from beginning to end, and anticipates. Meditation quotes showing 110 of 10 as meditation deepens, compulsions, cravings, and fits of emotions begin to lose their power to dictate our behavior. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as one of the twentieth centurys great spiritual teachers and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom.
How to meditate ebook by eknath easwaran rakuten kobo. Nilgiri press, a department of the center, publishes books on how to lead a spiritual. The first chapter of passage meditation by eknath easwaran i am going to suppose that your purpose in picking up this book is to learn to meditate. In easwarans method of passage meditation, you focus attention on passages. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library. This book offers unique indepth support for both new and experienced meditators. This book offers clear practical advise on choosing and using a mantram also known as a mantra, which is thought of as the holy name.
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. Eknath easwarans method of passage meditation can help you shape your life, just as an artist shapes a sculpture. Its outlined in his wellwritten and engaging book called passage meditation. Jan 15, 2015 sri eknath easwaran, words to live by. Sep 06, 2008 easwaran is known as the originator of passage meditation as well as for supposedly being an authentic guide to timeless wisdom online source. Passage meditation by eknath easwaran overdrive rakuten. In 1961, easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation and nilgiri. His method is a practical approach that fits naturally into any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle, enabling us to bring universal ideals into daily life. Easwaran developed this method of meditation in the 1960s, and first taught it systematically at the university of california, berkeley. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Eknath easwaran remembering spiritual masters books.
How to meditate by eknath easwaran nook book ebook. Passage meditation bringing the deep wisdom of the heart into daily life by eknath easwaran. The mantra is a short, powerful spiritual formula for the highest power we can conceive of whether we call it god, or the ultimate reality, or the self within. Its characteristic features include its meditative focus on memorized inspirational passages and using. A simple 8point program for translating spiritual ideals into daily life.
The mantram, or mantra, is a short, powerful, spiritual formula from the worlds great traditions, repeated silently in the mind, anytime, anywhere. Eknath easwaran audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Nilgiri press has published over two dozen books he authored. The dhammapada classics of indian spirituality easwarans.
Meditation on a passage the heart of this program is meditation. They offer stepbystep instructions on every aspect of meditation, and. The art of union with reality 07b video of the month for april 2018 duration. This book could have been called the eightpoint program for daily living as eknath easwaran walks us through not just his approach to passage meditation but also the other key tenets of spiritual living. Sri easwaran is the only spiritual teacher of the bmcm in perpetuity. Eknath easwaran books list of books by author eknath easwaran. Eknath easwarans mantram and passage meditation as. Eknath easwaran s bestselling translation, read by paul bazely. May 09, 2017 when the mind is still with sri eknath easwaran vhs ark. Meet lauren, an incoming nursing student who uses her practice to help her find fulfillment. This book shows how, with regular practice, we gain wisdom and vitality, and find a life that fulfills. When the mind is still with sri eknath easwaran youtube. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is the originator of passage meditation and the author of more than 30 books on spiritual living.
See all books authored by eknath easwaran, including meditation. Book brings the deep wisdom of the heart onto daily life. Easwaran taught meditation for over forty years, and his instructions are practical and clear. Sri ramakrishna once went to see a religious drama produced by his disciple.
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. Eknath easwaran, founder of the blue mountain center of meditation bmcm, taught passage meditation for 40 years. The bhagavad gita easwaran s 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. Nilgiri press has published over thirty books that he authored. Aug 31, 2016 passage meditation a complete spiritual practice. Passage meditation a complete spiritual practice by. The spiritual exercises of saint ignatius loyola and passage meditation as conceptualized by eknath easwaran. Eknath easwaran 19101999 was an indian spiritual teacher. In easwaran s universal method of passage meditation, you choose a spiritual text, or passage, from the worlds great traditions that embodies your highest ideals. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 was an indianborn spiritual. The book describes a meditation program, also now commonly referred to as passage meditation.