New hampshire state representative latha mangipudi reported having given thensenator barack obama a copy of easwarans book gandhi the man in december 2006. 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. The bhagavad gita for daily living vii practice of meditation as well as a commentary on a particular scripture. To practice easwarans passage meditation, find a passage or poem from a spiritual text or book that is exceptionally meaningful to youone that moves you or articulates your highest ideals. He shows you how to choose a spiritual text, or passage, from the worlds great traditions that embodies your highest ideals. Read how meditation works through the story of the sculptor and the elephant. His translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada are the bestselling editions in the usa, and over 1. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read how to meditate. His method is a dogmafree approach which brings universal ideals into daily life. The spiritual exercises of saint ignatius loyola and passage meditation as conceptualized by. His method is a practical approach that fits naturally into any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle, enabling us to bring universal ideals into daily life.
The center is a nonprofit organization chartered with carrying on easwarans legacy and work. Essence of the upanishads audiobook 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. Memorize it so you can practice the meditation on a regular basis. Nilgiri press, a department of the center, publishes books on how to lead a spiritual life in the home and community. Buy the bhagavad gita by eknath easwaran online at alibris. Through meditation and training the mind, you can become your true self. May 09, 2017 the art of union with reality 07b video of the month for april 2018 duration. Your true self, wise and loving, is already within you.
Throughout this month, well look at how easwaran encourages us to seek spiritual fellowship, or satsang, in different ways in our daily lives. Eknath easwarans method of passage meditation can help you shape your life, just as an artist shapes a sculpture. After a return to india, easwaran came back to california in 1965. Well explore this topic through a reading study of chapter seven in easwarans book, passage meditation. Easwaran taught meditation for over forty years, and his instructions are practical and clear. The bhagavad gita for daily living i the bhagavad gita for daily living. The center also teaches easwarans eightpoint program of passage meditation at retreats worldwide. This book offers unique indepth support for both new and experienced meditators. When the mind is still with sri eknath easwaran youtube. 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.
Bringing the deep wisdom of the heart into daily life eknath easwaran pioneered by spiritual master eknath easwaran, passage meditation consists of memorizing an inspirational spiritual passage and then sending it deep into consciousness through slow, sustained attention. Easwarans program of passage meditation at retreats worldwide. Passage meditation is a book by eknath easwaran, originally published in 1978 with the title meditation. When he first came to america, in 1959, eknath easwaran 19111999 had already been an english professor, a sanskrit scholar, and a contributor to several leading periodicals in his native india. Apr 05, 2017 when he first came to america, in 1959, eknath easwaran 19111999 had already been an english professor, a sanskrit scholar, and a contributor to several leading periodicals in his native india. Eknath easwaran was born in 1910 in a village in kerala, british india. Highly recommend this book for those who have begun or trying embark on a journey of meditation.
Buy passage meditation a complete spiritual practice. The art of union with reality 07b video of the month for april 2018 duration. The mantram can help you to steady your mind and free it from anxiety, anger or resentment. In this, his last book, he uses the 20 verses of the 12th chapter of the bhagavad gita as jumpingoff points to expand upon his method of meditation and the allied disiplines. Essence of the upanishads audiobook by eknath easwaran. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical setting, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to the timeless wisdom of both east. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to. Passage meditation is the act of sitting quietly and reading out loud or mentally repeating a passage from a spiritual book or text. The passage for meditation should be positive, practical and uplifting, and there are lots of passages you can choose from. 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. Later he studied english literature and was chairman of the english department at a major indian university when he came to the united states on a.
He is the author of the bestselling translation in english of the bhagavad gita, indias bestknown scripture. Easwaran likes to say that it has grown like a tree. This short ebook is one chapter from essence of the dhammapada. His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapa. Group meditation follows the hourlong talk, in which easwaran. His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada, are the bestselling english translations, and over 1. Passage meditation by eknath easwaran overdrive rakuten. Easwarans bestselling translation of the bhagavad gita is reliable, readable, and profound. If you already know another passage, such as the twentythird psalm, it will do nicely until you have learned this prayer.
Easwaran developed this method of meditation in the 1960s, and first taught it systematically at the university of california, berkeley. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical context, presents key concepts, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. 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. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. 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. Placing the gita in a modern context, easwaran shows how this classic text sheds light on the nature of reality, the illusion of separateness, the search for identity, and the meaning of yoga. Eknath easwaran is a foremost translator and interpreter of the indian classics the bhagavad gita, the upanishads and the dhammapada, and a highly respected teacher of meditation. 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. Eknath easwaran 1910 1999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom. Eknath easwaran 19101999 brings to this volume a rare combination of credentials. Once again paul bazelys narration is lively and brings out the meaning wonderfully. Chapter introductions clarify key concepts, and notes and a glossary explain.
Eknath easwaran 19101999 is the originator of passage meditation and the author of more than 30 books on spiritual living. You start by choosing an inspirational passage and memorizing it. 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. The bhagavad gita is the best known of all the indian scriptures, and eknath easwarans bestselling translation is reliable, readable, and profound. His book passage meditation originally titled meditation has sold over 200,000 copies since it was first published in 1978. It has been historically practiced in numerous world religions, including judaism, islam, christianity, and buddhism examples. This edition includes chapter introductions, notes and a sanskrit glossary. In passage meditation, you focus attention on passages, or texts, drawn from all the worlds sacred traditions. The center also teaches easwarans program of passage meditation at retreats worldwide. 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. If youve read sri easwaran in the past or are a student of his work, youre already well aquainted with the content and style of a more ardent fire. Eknath easwaran project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
The book describes a meditation program, also now commonly referred to as passage meditation. How to meditate ebook by eknath easwaran rakuten kobo. Eknath easwaran jesse on passage meditation facebook. We invite you to set aside time for your own celebration whether that be a special dedication of your morning meditation, taking a.
Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library fourth by easwaran, eknath isbn. 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. He is the author of the bestselling translation in english of. Dec, 2011 his book passage meditation originally titled meditation has sold over 200,000 copies since it was first published in 1978. We invite you to set aside time for your own celebration whether that be a special dedication of your morning meditation, taking a day. August 7, 2014 posted by ourfriendben in reiki, reiki wisdom. 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 easwarans timeless words, preserving his legacy, and teaching his eight point program of passage meditation. Eknath easwaran developed this method, and the instructions are straightforward.
Nilgiri press has published over two dozen books he authored. 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. He was trained from an early age in sanskrit, of which pali, the language of the buddha, is a simplified version. Easwaran on the prayer of saint francis blue mountain blog.
Some are short, others longer, and theyre from all different traditions. In this companion to his bestselling translation of the bhagavad gita, easwaran explores the essential themes of this muchloved indian scripture. His books on meditation, spiritual living, and the classics of world mysticism have been translated into twentysix languages. In fact, just last week gary shared his story on how easwarans book on the katha upanishad drew him to passage meditation. 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. The power of the katha upanishad lies not only in the relatable story with the young hero, but also in the content, which continues to ring true today, thousands of years after the story was told.