May 23, 2019 written by eknath easwaran, the book was. 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. In this versebyverse commentary, easwaran brings the gitas teachings into our own lives. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to.
Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical context, presents key concepts, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Aug 23, 2019 the dhammapada itself is a wonderful book, but i have some gripes with easwarans presentation and parts of his translation. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library eknath easwaran isbn.
Easwarans translation of the bhagavad gita is the bestselling english edition in the us. The first chapter of passage meditation blue mountain center of. Memorize it so you can practice the meditation on a regular basis. 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. 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. The talks of eknath easwaran eknath easwaran 1910 1999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to th. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library eknath easwaran on. 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. Eknath easwaran project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
The dhammapada itself is a wonderful book, but i have some gripes with easwarans presentation and parts of his translation. His method is a dogmafree approach which brings universal ideals into daily life. Eknath easwaran, founder of the blue mountain center of meditation bmcm, taught passage meditation for 40 years. If you already know another passage, such as the twentythird psalm, it will do nicely until you have learned this prayer. Taking the timeless teachings of the great mystics, he developed a practical program for spiritual living in our modern world. To obtain a detailed understanding of this traditional method, get the book, passage meditation by eknath easwaran. The center is a nonprofit organization chartered with carrying on easwarans legacy and work. 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. Pdf dhammapada eknath easwaran pdf download read online. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills audible audio edition. Eknath easwaran discovered that meditating on words from the mystics and spiritual traditions of the world drives them deep into ones consciousness, where they.
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. His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada, are the bestselling english translations, and over 1. The same info is contained in his other meditation book with 8 steps in the title and it also offers a lot of additional material on living a more serene life but if you just want the meditation piece. 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 battlefield is a perfect backdrop, but the gitas subject is the war within, the struggle for selfmastery that every human being must wage to live a life that is meaningful, fulfilling, and worthwhile. January 21, 2018 how do eknath easwarans teachings change lives. This edition includes chapter introductions, notes and a sanskrit glossary.
Meet lauren, an incoming nursing student who uses her practice to help her find fulfillment. Sep, 2016 a clear, insightful exposition of meditation, and an excellent guide to its practice. Nilgiri press has published over two dozen books he authored. Loyola and passage meditation as conceptualized by eknath easwaran. Easwaran takes the tone of a helpful friend and mentor. 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. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom. Eknath easwaran, paul bazely, blue mountain center of meditation. 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 and west. Eknath easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation in berkeley, california, in 1961. If youre a literary type or a verbal learner, try passage meditation.
Meditation and mantram help in progressing towards a happier life, for one and for all. It has been historically practiced in numerous world religions, including judaism, islam, christianity, and buddhism examples. How to meditate easwaran inspirations book 1 ebook. Eknath easwaran books list of books by author eknath. Aug 31, 2016 passage meditation a complete spiritual practice. Bringing the deep wisdom of the heart into daily life is a kind, thoughtful guide to meditation for beginners and more experienced practitioners alike. Read passage meditation a complete spiritual practice by eknath easwaran for free with a 30 day free trial. Easwaran was a professor of english eknath easwaran is the originator of passage meditation and the author of more than 30 books on spiritual living. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library easwaran, eknath on. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Passage meditation a complete spiritual practice audiobook. After a return to india, easwaran came back to california in 1965. Easwaran taught passage meditation for over forty years, and his class at. Bringing the deep wisdom of the heart into daily life is a kind, thoughtful guide to meditation for beginners and.
Eknath easwarans practical eightpoint program offers specific, systematic tools to sharpen concentration, deal effectively with stress, release deep reserves of. 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. New hampshire state representative latha mangipudi reported having given thensenator barack obama a copy of easwarans book gandhi the man in december 2006. Eknath easwarans meditation style is life changing. Passage meditation a complete spiritual practice goodreads. Eknath easwaran books list of books by author eknath easwaran. 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. Keep in mind that easwaran is an hindu and that his interpretation of the buddha is not always accurate. 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. Passage meditation project gutenberg selfpublishing.
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. Nilgiri press, a department of the center, publishes books on how to lead a spiritual. His book passage meditation original title meditation describes the eight point program that easwaran developed. Easwaran developed this method of meditation in the 1960s, and first taught it systematically at the university of california, berkeley. 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 an authentic guide to timeless wisdom, and as the originator of passage meditation, a complete spiritual program. His book passage meditation originally titled meditation has sold over 200,000 copies since it was first published in 1978. Aug 05, 2019 easwaran was a professor of english eknath easwaran is the originator of passage meditation and the author of more than 30 books on spiritual living. Easwaran on the prayer of saint francis blue mountain blog. Buy passage meditation a complete spiritual practice.
The bhagavad gita, 2nd edition easwaran, eknath on. The class consists of four sessions one each week for four weeks. A simple eightpoint program for translating spiritual. The same info is contained in his other meditation book with 8 steps in the title and it also offers a lot of additional material on living a more serene life but if you just want the meditation piece the is the one. See all books authored by eknath easwaran, including meditation. A clear, insightful exposition of meditation, and an excellent guide to its practice. He is the author of the bestselling translation in english of the bhagavad gita, indias bestknown scripture. 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. I am going to suppose that your purpose in picking up this book is to learn to meditate. Passage meditation is a book by eknath easwaran, originally published in 1978 with the title meditation.
The book describes a meditation program, also now commonly referred to as passage meditation. Easwarans classic manual on meditation and spiritual living is a unique source of practical spiritual support for new and experienced meditators. A simple eightpoint program for translating spiritual ideals into daily life, and gandhi the man. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Passage meditation is the act of sitting quietly and reading out loud or mentally repeating a passage from a spiritual book or text. 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.
The bhagavad gita for daily living is easwarans versebyverse commentary on the bhagavad gita. Passage meditation a complete spiritual practice by eknath. Eknath easwaran audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Said to be the text closest to the buddhaocos actual words, it is a collection of short teachings memorized during his lifetime by his disciples.
Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library fourth by easwaran, eknath isbn. This audio recording is a complete and unabridged reading of eknath easwarans book the bhagavad gita. The first chapter of passage meditation blue mountain. Eknath easwaran lauren on passage meditation facebook. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library kindle edition by easwaran, eknath. His books on meditation, spiritual living, and the classics of world mysticism have been translated into twentysix languages. Easwarans bestselling translation of the ancient wisdom texts called the upanishads is reliable, readable, and the upanishads, illumined sages. Eknath easwaran discovered that meditating on words from the mystics and spiritual traditions of the world drives them deep into ones consciousness, where. 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. Easwaran s bestselling translation of the ancient wisdom texts called the upanishads is reliable, readable, and the upanishads, illumined sages.
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. Train your mind and find a life that fulfills ebook written by eknath easwaran. The spiritual exercises of saint ignatius loyola and passage meditation as conceptualized by. Eknath easwaran, translator of the bestselling edition of the dhammapada, sees this powerful scripture as a perfect map for the spiritual journey. Two million copies of easwaran s books are in print. His bestselling book, meditation, has sold 195,000 copies since 1978.