Born in kerala, india, easwaran was a professor of english literature at a leading indian university when he came to the united states in 1959 on the fulbright exchange program. The bhagavad gita is the best known of all the indian scriptures, and eknath easwarans bestselling translation is reliable, readable, and profound. The first chapter of passage meditation blue mountain center of. I really like eknath easwarans translations i also read his version of the bhagavad gita. But easwarans main qualification for interpreting the dhammapada, he said, was that he knew from his own experience that these verses could transform. His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapa. Meditation outlines a unique approach to tapping inner resources by training concentration on inspirational passages. A beautiful little book for those who are interested to learn more about the meaning o. Among the oldest of indias spiritual texts, the upanishads are records of intensive questionandanswer sessions given by illumined sages to their students.
The book describes a meditation program, also now commonly referred to as passage meditation. The mantram, also known as mantra, holy name, or prayer word, is a spiritual formula in the form of a word or short phrase. Bringing the deep wisdom of the heart into daily life is a kind, thoughtful guide to meditation for beginners and more experienced practitioners alike. From her he learned the traditional wisdom of indias ancient scriptures. Passage meditation is a book by eknath easwaran, originally published in 1978 with the title meditation. Words to live by by eknath easwaran american meditation. 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. Widely featured in philosophy courses, the upanishads have puzzled and inspired wisdom seekers from yeats to schopenhauer.
His translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada are the bestselling editions in the usa. Easwaran s bestselling translation of this classic buddhist text is reliable, readable, and pada means the path of dharma, the path of. He taught meditation for forty years and founded the blue mountain center of meditation, which continues his work. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is one of the twentieth centurys great spiritual teachers and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom. The center is a nonprofit organization chartered with carrying. Were offering this talk on behalf of the digital library team who are very interested in the experience of yas and nonyas interacting with easwarans.
But eknath easwaran, a worldfamous spiritual teacher who taught. This book could have been called the eightpoint program for daily living as eknath easwaran walks us through not just his approach to passage. His method is a dogmafree approach which brings universal ideals into daily life. Pdf on aug 7, 2015, tim flinders and others published the. A gifted teacher, he moved from education for degrees to education for.
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. Easwaran is wellversed in sanskrit and in hindu spirituality, and before becoming a spiritual teacher was an english professor, so he has all the tools to create both a beautiful and accurate rendition. Download eknath easwaran the bhagavad gita ebook pdf. Buy the upanishads easwaran s classics of indian spirituality book online at best prices in india on. Eknath easwaran from essence of the upanishads with these ideas of preya and shreya upfront and center in this talk, we are especially interested in hearing your thoughts and reactions. Among the oldest of indias spiritual texts, the upanishads are records of intensive questionandanswer sessions given by. He is a recognized authority on the indian spiritual classics. Eknath easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation in berkeley, california, in 1961. Nilgiri press, a department of the center, publishes books on how to lead a spiritual life in the home and community.
About eknath easwaran blue mountain center of meditation. The mantram handbook eknath easwaran handbook of medicinal herbs extend to copying for general refer to frequently as my handbook of medi. It can be practiced within the mainstream of any religious tradition, and outside all of them as well. Bringing the deep wisdom of the heart into daily life. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading how to meditate easwaran inspirations book 1. In this bestselling translation, eknath easwaran makes these for easwaran, the upanishads are part of indias precious legacy, not just to. Summary the bhagavad gita, the song of the lord, is probably the best known of all the indian scriptures, and easwarans clear, accessible translation is the bestselling edition. Eknath easwaran 19101999 was born into an ancient matrilineal family in kerala state, south india. Easwaran s bestselling translation of the ancient wisdom texts called the upanishads is reliable, readable, and the upanishads, illumined sages. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as an authentic guide to timeless wisdom, and as the originator of passage meditation, a complete.
How to meditate easwaran inspirations book 1 kindle. Passage meditation eknath easwaran it can be practiced within the mainstream of any religious tradition, and outside all of them as well. Would you like better concentration, more vitality and creativity, more patience and inner strength. I recommend beginning with the prayer of saint francis of assisi. The secret of meditation is that you become what you meditate on. How to meditate easwaran inspirations book 1 kindle edition by easwaran, eknath. Meditation quotes showing 110 of 10 as meditation deepens, compulsions, cravings, and fits of emotions begin to lose their power to dictate our behavior.
The upanishads eknath easwaran by velvasommers issuu. I began by teaching simply what i myself had been practicing for over a decade, illustrating from the scriptures and mystics of the worlds great religions. Eknath easwarans mantram and passage meditation as. Memorize it thoroughly, close your eyes, recite it silently, and very slowly, and concentrate on one word at a time, and let the words slip one after another into your consciousness like pearls falling into a clear pond.
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. It is a deep relaxation in which you leave the waking state, go past the dreaming state, and enter into the deep sleep state, while remaining fully awake and alert. The gita opens dramatically, with prince arjuna collapsing in anguish on the brink of a war that he doesnt want to fight. Easwaran takes the tone of a helpful friend and mentor. Eknath easwaran, translator of the bestselling edition of the dhammapada, sees this powerful scripture as a perfect map for the spiritual journey. In the first part of this book, you will find directions for selecting and using a mantram. His method is a practical approach that fits naturally into any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle, enabling us to bring universal ideals into daily life. Getting caught in unwanted thoughts and emotions can feel like an inevitable part of life.
The first chapter of passage meditation by eknath easwaran. Eknath easwarans mantram and passage meditation as applied indian. The first chapter of passage meditation blue mountain. Born in kerala, india, easwaran was a professor of. Your true self, wise and loving, is already within you. Find out what passage meditation is like by taking our 10minute online workshop, including a sample fiveminute meditation. 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. This state of awareness is extremely beneficial, both for releasing stress, and for. Through meditation and training the mind, you can become your true self.
Eknath easwaran is very specific about how you should use your meditation, your poem. How to meditate ebook by eknath easwaran rakuten kobo. 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 easwaran s legacy and work. Eknath easwaran makes this challenging text more accessible by. Eknath easwaran on using a mantra monasteries of the heart. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The mantram, or mantra, is a short, powerful, spiritual formula from the worlds great traditions, repeated silently in the mind, anytime, anywhere. Easwaran s dhammapada has a tone which is easy and contemporary. 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. In 1961 he founded the blue mountain center of meditation, which carries on. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library kindle edition by eknath. The upanishads easwarans classics of indian spirituality. The center is a nonprofit organization chartered with carrying on easwarans legacy and work.
Read how to meditate by eknath easwaran available from rakuten kobo. Eknath easwaran s method of passage meditation can help you shape your life, just as an artist shapes a sculpture. The practice of repeating a mantram has been used by people all over the world, from different wisdom traditions, and for thousands of years. There he grew up under the close guidance of his mothers mother, eknath chippu kunchi ammal, whom he honored throughout his life as his spiritual teacher. Eknath easwaran, founder and director of the blue mountain center of meditation and the nilgiri press, taught the classics of world mysticism and meditation. Eknath easwaran founded the blue mountain center of. Read how meditation works through the story of the sculptor and the elephant. The word mantram means a short, powerful spiritual formula for the highest that we can conceive ofwhether we call it god, or the ultimate reality, or nature with a capital n. 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.
Through meditation and by giving full attention to one thing at a time, we can learn to direct attention where we choose. This extensive background material makes the book particularly. Buy a cheap copy of the mantram handbook 4 ed by eknath easwaran. Practice passage meditation for 30 minutes every morning. A mantra is a powerful spiritual formula which, when repeated silently in the mind, has the capacity to transform consciousness. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical setting, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Whatever name we use, with the mantram we are calling up what is best and deepest in ourselves. 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 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 fulbright.
Eknath easwaran meditation increases your vitality and strengthens your intelligence. Its characteristic features include its meditative focus on memorized inspirational passages and using. Passage meditation by eknath easwaran philosophersnotes. Eknath easwaran 19101999 brings to this volume a rare combination of credentials. You acquire the patience and fortitude to face any problem in life. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is the originator of passage meditation and the author of 40 books on spiritual living. How to meditate by eknath easwaran nook book ebook. Passage meditation by eknath easwaran overdrive rakuten. 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. Easwaran is a master storyteller, and pdf his opening essay includes many stories that make moving, memorable reading, bringing young siddhartha and his heroic spiritual quest vividly to life. He was trained from an early age in sanskrit, of which pali, the language of the buddha, is a simplified version.