Passage Meditation: Bringing the Deep Wisdom of the Heart into Daily Life (Essential Easwaran Library) By Eknath Easwaran
Publisher: Nilgiri Press 2009 | 256 Pages | ISBN 1586380265 | PDF | 2.38 MB
Publisher: Nilgiri Press 2009 | 256 Pages | ISBN 1586380265 | PDF | 2.38 MB
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. It keeps meditation fresh and varied because readers can select the passages — from one tradition or many — that embody their chosen ideals. Many readers also enjoy the passages for their poetic and intellectual appeal. This form of meditation offers all the richness and depth of traditional wisdom, together with a practical method for bringing that wisdom into daily life. The book situates passage meditation as part of Easwaran’s eight-point program that, based on traditional spiritual practices but adjusted for modern lifestyles, shows readers how to stay calm and focused at work and home. This edition includes a new preface of previously unpublished material by Easwaran and an epilogue that explains the story behind the book and invites new readers to join the author on this adventure in the “world within.”
Summary: Love it.
Rating: 5
It is all very good. The hard part for me is doing the practice…not just finding the time (which is difficult) but actually doing the practice once I make time. His writing style is wonderful and the book is chock full of common sense. It was a very enjoyable read and one thing I LOVED about it is that it seemed like there weren't pages and pages saying the same thing over and over (my number one pet peeve.) I am set to go on one of his organization's one-day retreats and look forward to reading more material from him.