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. Eknath easwaran was born in 1910 in a village in kerala, british india. You may wonder why i recommend an inspirational passage for meditation. The bhagavad gita easwarans 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. The center also teaches easwaran s eightpoint program of passage meditation at retreats worldwide. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom. You start by choosing an inspirational passage and memorizing it. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills ebook written by eknath easwaran. Timeless wisdom is a companion book to passage meditation and contains passages. Read how meditation works through the story of the sculptor and the elephant. Dec, 2011 his book passage meditation originally titled meditation has sold over 200,000 copies since it was first published in 1978.
Focusing on the practice of meditation bmcm esatsang. Ive been practicing passage meditation as taught by eknath easwaran since august of 2011. Its teaching on passage meditation is given as the foundational discipline of eight allied disciplines of the spiritual life, as easwaran. The bhagavad gita is the best known of all the indian scriptures, and eknath easwarans bestselling translation is reliable, readable, and profound. The center is a nonprofit organization chartered with carrying on easwaran s legacy and work. The key is meditation on a passage all the wisdom traditions of the world have their own great spiritual texts, or passages. Passage meditation technique christians practicing yoga. Sri easwaran s book passage meditation is available at local bookstores and through the internet at. He taught meditation for forty years and founded the blue mountain center of meditation, which continues his work. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is the originator of passage meditation and the author of more than 30 books on spiritual living. Eknath easwaran jesse on passage meditation facebook. Eknath easwaran books list of books by author eknath.
Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as an authentic guide to timeless wisdom, and as the author of thirty books, including passage meditation and the bestselling classics of indian spirituality series. His bestselling book, meditation, has sold 195,000 copies since 1978. I started off meditating 30 minutes each morning, and in january 20 i began an evening practice in addition to my morning practice, with hopes that the transformative benefits of the practice would reach me on a deeper level. What she found was a book that led her to passage meditation and the guidance of sri eknath easwaran, the founder of the blue mountain center of meditation in california. It gave me an excellent opportunity to introduce sri easwaran s method of meditation and the allied disciplines.
The passage for meditation should be positive, practical and uplifting, and there are lots of passages you can choose from. Passage meditation eknath easwaran a commonsense and often humorous introduction to meditation in daily life. Sri easwarans book passage meditation is available at local bookstores and through the internet at. Passage meditation is the act of sitting quietly and reading out loud or mentally repeating a passage from a spiritual book or text. Passages for meditation from the worlds saints and sages. In this talk easwaran explores the four pillars of wisdom and then gives a linebyline commentary on the prayer. Nilgiri press, a department of the center, publishes books on how to lead a spiritual life in the home and community. A simple 8point program for translating spiritual ideals into daily life. His translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada are the bestselling editions in the usa, and over 1.
His book passage meditation originally titled meditation has sold over. Passage meditation blue mountain center of meditation. His books on meditation, spiritual living, and the classics of world mysticism have been translated into twentysix languages. This long excerpt is the whole of the first chapter from easwarans classic manual. Easwaran s 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. The mantram can help you to steady your mind and free it from anxiety, anger or resentment. Condensed versions have been published under the titles timeless wisdom book and sacred literature of the world audio recording. Sep 29, 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. Join one of our inperson or online communities with other passage meditators around the world. The center also teaches easwarans eightpoint program of passage meditation at retreats worldwide. In the 1960s, easwaran published articles in other spiritual journals, such as the mountain path, published by sri ramana maharshis ashram. Through meditation and training the mind, you can become your true self.
His method is a dogmafree approach which brings universal ideals into daily life. A simple eightpoint program for translating spiritual ideals into daily life, and gandhi the man. Passage meditation lays out easwarans eight point program on how to meditate. Easwarans program for spiritual growth consists of eight points, and is described comprehensively in his book passage meditation a complete spiritual practice. This edition includes chapter introductions, notes and a sanskrit glossary. The book describes a meditation program, also now commonly referred to as passage meditation. Eknath easwaran audio books, best sellers, author bio. Read easwaran s book passage meditation, available as a printbook, e book, or audiobook. Also, for the inspirational reading, i chose one book at a time and prepared each month a handout of usually. Timeless wisdom is a companion book to passage meditation and contains passages for meditation drawn from across the worlds spiritual traditions. Easwarans method of passage meditation was followed by the poet robert lax 273 near the end of his life, laxs only reading each day was from easwarans book words to live by 272,281. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library fourth by easwaran, eknath isbn. See all books authored by eknath easwaran, including meditation.
Eknath easwaran s method of passage meditation can help you shape your life, just as an artist shapes a sculpture. Introduced to us at soh by then member david bishop several years ago, this weekly meditation satsang fellowship follows the method of passage meditation developed by sri eknath easwaran, founder of the blue mountain center of meditation bmcm in tomales, california, and meditation teacher for. Easwaran developed this method of meditation in the 1960s, and first taught it systematically at the university of california, berkeley. The bhagavad gita easwarans classics of indian spirituality. On saturday, october 26, a local group in tomales will gather at ramagiri ashram with christine easwaran to share readings, watch a video, and meditate together. 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.
Sharing easwaran in japan blue mountain center of meditation. Introductory passage meditation workshop spokanefavs. The author suggests that to become enlightened, we need to focus on inspired texts and passages. In passage meditation, you focus attention on passages, or texts, drawn from all the worlds sacred traditions. Easwarans classic manual on meditation and spiritual living is a unique source of practical spiritual support for new and experienced. Over the next four weeks, well look at place, posture, pace, and distractions using easwaran s book passage meditation as a guide. Easwaran taught meditation for over forty years, and his instructions are practical and clear. In this form of meditation, you concentrate on the words of an inspirational text or passage from one of the great wisdom traditions. Deepening your existing passage meditation practice. 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. This book offers unique indepth support for both new and experienced meditators. Sagar shares his thoughts on one of the best resources for ya meditators easwaran s books.
How to meditate ebook by eknath easwaran rakuten kobo. The first chapter of passage meditation blue mountain center of. Bringing the deep wisdom of the heart into daily life is a kind, thoughtful guide to meditation for beginners and. Passages for meditation blue mountain center of meditation. Essence of the upanishads audiobook eknath easwaran. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical setting, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. His book passage meditation originally titled meditation has sold over 200,000 copies since it was first published in 1978. The mission of the blue mountain center of meditation, founded in 1961, is to change lives and build a better world by publishing sri eknath easwaran s timeless words, preserving his legacy, and teaching his eight point program of passage meditation.
Essence of the upanishads audiobook by eknath easwaran. Meet jesse, a small business owner and farm manager who uses his practice to reduce stress and find joy in the everyday moments. Eknath easwaran project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. A contemporary guide to yoga, meditation, and indian philosophy wisdom of india book 2 english edition 8 nov. He is the author of the bestselling translation in english of the bhagavad gita, indias bestknown scripture. Some are short, others longer, and theyre from all different traditions. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical context, presents key concepts, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Meditation is the key to finding the self, and easwaran recommends this prayer, which begins lord make me an instrument of thy peace. This month, well study several subtle factors that influence our passage meditation practice, and can make it even more effective. Easwarans bestselling translation of the bhagavad gita is reliable, readable, and profound. During the 20th century, my own teacher sri eknath easwaran, one of the great meditation educators or our times, brought a new and vigorous life to this ageold practice, using passages from all. Passage meditation was quite new to everyone, so along with the translation of chapter i of passage meditation, i added some basic passages from god makes the rivers to flow for them.
Buy passage meditation a complete spiritual practice. Easwaran likes to say that it has grown like a tree. Its teaching on passage meditation is given as the foundational discipline of eight allied disciplines of the spiritual life, as easwaran called them. 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 s bestselling translation of the ancient wisdom texts called the upanishads is reliable, readable, and the upanishads, illumined sages. Easwaran, the author of passage meditation and the bestselling translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads and the dhammapada, taught the use of the mantram for forty years as part of his passage meditation program. He is the author of the bestselling translation in english of the bhagavad. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills by eknath easwaran, paul bazely, et al. I borrowed her copy of sri eknaths book meditation. Eknath easwaran audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Easwaran is a recognized authority on the indian spiritual classics. Were eager to share this great opportunity for looking at ways to sharpen.
Most of our mental powers are so widely dispersed that they are relatively ineffective. We invite you to set aside time for your own celebration whether that be a special dedication of your morning meditation, taking a day. In easwarans method of passage meditation, you focus attention on passages. Eknath easwarans method of passage meditation can help you shape your life, just as an artist shapes a sculpture. When i was a boy, i used to hold a lens over paper until the suns rays gathered to an intense focus and set the paper aflame. Highly recommend this book for those who have begun or trying embark on a journey of meditation.
New hampshire state representative latha mangipudi reported having given thensenator barack obama a copy of easwarans book gandhi the man in december 2006. Easwaran covers all aspects of meditation and daily spiritual living. Eknath easwaran developed this method, and the instructions are straightforward. Passage meditation a complete spiritual practice audiobook. Consists of an introductory video and discussion followed by 12 hour of meditation. Meditation retreat set in the woodlands houston chronicle. In this bestselling translation, eknath easwaran makes these for easwaran, the upanishads are part of indias precious legacy, not just to.
His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada, are the bestselling english translations, and over 1. Easwaran recommended these passages specifically for meditation, and for spiritual inspiration at any time. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical setting. Easwaran s advice is to rise early, eat slowly, arrive before you need to, work at a steady pace, build friendly and loving relations with others by practicing patience at every pportunity, learn to actually detach yourself from your work once you ve stopped working, and choose recreational activities that actually revitalize you. God makes the rivers to flow is an anthology of spiritual texts for use in meditation, assembled by eknath easwaran.
The upanishads easwarans classics of indian spirituality book 2. A simple eightpoint program for translating spiritual. The bhagavad gita for daily living i the bhagavad gita for daily living. Over the next four weeks, well look at place, posture, pace, and distractions using easwarans book passage meditation as a guide. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 was an indianborn spiritual. Two million copies of easwarans books are in print. Your true self, wise and loving, is already within you. Sri easwaran also translated and commented on many of the worlds great scriptures and his works are amongst the finest of their type available. Passage meditation is a book by eknath easwaran, originally published in 1978 with the title meditation. He shows you how to choose a spiritual text, or passage, from the worlds great traditions that embodies your highest ideals. August 7, 2014 posted by ourfriendben in reiki, reiki wisdom. Once again paul bazelys narration is lively and brings out the meaning wonderfully. The first chapter of passage meditation blue mountain.
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