The Quest For Enlightenment

Author : A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
Publisher : The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Yoga
ISBN : 0892132922

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At the dawn of time, Brahma sat in trance, seeking inspiration to create the universe. Who am I?' he wondered. Where have I come from? What should I do? Then the Supreme Being, Krsna, revealed Himself, flooding Brahma's heart with transcendental knowledge. Passed down since Brahma's time through an unbroken chain of gurus and disciples, that same profound knowledge is ours in The Quest for Enlightenment.The author of Quest is His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, whom scholars and spiritual leaders worldwide recognize as the most distinguished teacher of Indian culture and philosophy of the modern age. With his spiritual lineage reaching back through Brahma to Sri Krsna, Srila Prabhupada is uniquely qualified to present the timeless Vedic teachings on yoga, meditation, reincarnation, and self-realization that have helped countless seekers in their search for ultimate peace and happiness

Author : Finlay Brockett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1795815515

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The Quest for Enlightenment by Finlay Brockett Pdf

Every year millions of people all over the world embark upon a spiritual quest, the quest for enlightenment and every year millions of people all over the world are instructed by others to follow a path by which one can become enlightened but there is no path to follow by which one can become enlightened.So, one does not look for a path to follow nor a system or method that will assure one of enlightenment. If something new is to be discovered there must be an understanding of the ways of the self. Understanding the self is not a matter of resolution but of awareness, meditation and attention. Only understanding alone can transcend the self and bring about a tranquil mind and the Truth that is enlightenment...1. Education 2. Discipline 3. Anxiety, annoyance and anger is suffering 4. Steps, systems, paths, roads and methods are all a form of postponement 5. Moving from negative thinking to positive thinking is moving towards an opposite that doesn't exist 6. The solution to the problem is not to have the problem in the first place 7. How do I learn about fear when fear is preventing me from learning about fear? 8. The biggest obstacle to learning and understanding is thought itself 9. Why do we judge, opinionate, compare and come to conclusions at a psychological level at all and of what value is it to us? 10. Very few of us observe our own thoughts and feelings 11. As long as we depend on thought as a means of integration there will always be isolation and disintegration 12. The search from one thought to another is not a search 13. Transformation within is only possible when you stop escaping into words 14. Freedom from the self 15. Understanding thought, understanding the self and understanding fear opens the prison doors 16. Does enlightenment come to one suddenly? 17. The quest for enlightenment

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8120717287

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Quest For Enlightenment by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rosalind Kerven
Publisher : Pomegranate
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0764900080

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The Mythical Quest by Rosalind Kerven Pdf

This superbly illustrated book recounts ten fascinating quest stories from around the world -- the epic of Gilgamesh, Jason and the Golden Fleece, the Odyssey, the Voyages of Sinbad, Cupid and Psyche, the Quest for the Holy Grail, and four others -- and discusses how they have been interpreted, retold, and passed down over the centuries. The full-color reproductions are from some of the outstanding illustrated manuscripts and printed books in The British Library's collections.

Author : Daniel Halpern
Publisher : Harper Perennial
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39015033958821

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Holy Fire by Daniel Halpern Pdf

"Since the beginning of time, poets have been absorbed by the quest for signs that our lives have greater spiritual significance than the simple sum of our labors on earth. The deceptive simplicity of the Sufi poet Rumi's musings, Romantic poet William Blake's riveting map of heaven and hell, the self-destructive Arthur Rimbaud's thirst for the extremes of human experience, and the sometimes ecstatic, often heartrending Celtic vision of William Butler Yeats, among others, attest to this enduring poetic search." "In Holy Fire, editor Daniel Halpern has collected the work of nine poets whose writing has shaped our modern view of the sacred. William Blake, Hart Crane, William Butler Yeats, Rainer Maria Rilke, Arthur Rimbaud, and Allen Ginsberg are included here, as well as lesser-known but equally important writers, such as Jelaluddin Rumi, the fourteenth-century Kashmiri poet Lalla, and the sixteenth-century Hindu mystic Mirabai."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : IND:39000001037709

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The Quest of Enlightenment by Anonim Pdf

The discovery of Buddhist scriptures in India closes a gap in the history of Buddhism. The scriptures reprinted herein make it possible to show the growth of the religion in India and the spread of Buddhist doctrine throughout East Asia.

Author : James Swartz
Publisher : Sentient+ORM
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781591811619

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How to Attain Enlightenment by James Swartz Pdf

“Goes through the entire gamut of topics covered by the Vedas, making use of yoga, detachment, the ego, karma, dharma, love, meditation and much more.” —East and West Magazine This complete guide to enlightenment presents the wisdom of the ancient science of self-inquiry, a time-tested means for achieving spiritual freedom. The author discusses the purpose of self-inquiry, the quest for lasting happiness, issues of identity and transcendence, the role of wisdom and action, and the subconscious obstacles to freedom. He convincingly refutes the popular view that enlightenment is a unique state of consciousness and debunks a host of other enlightenment myths. In his straightforward style he reveals proven methods for purifying the mind, and includes chapters on love, the science of energy transformation and meditation. He takes the reader from the beginning to the end of the spiritual path, patiently unfolding the logic of self-inquiry. “Vedanta is the original systemized enlightenment teaching, and James does an extraordinary job of extracting the essential nectar of the teachings from its dusty, ancient, Sanskrit origins and elucidating it with utmost clarity. One review cannot do this teaching, with its rich history and depth, even a modicum of justice. James’s book is the best introduction there is to this subject.” —Consciousness Junkie “Explains methods of Vedanta in his survey of spiritual techniques, pairing theory with practice and explaining the myths and realities behind an enlightened state. From reflections on moving to a larger living space and clutter to assimilating experiences, How to Attain Enlightenment is a powerful survey any new age library needs.” —The Bookwatch

Author : Jed McKenna
Publisher : Wisefool Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-25
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780980184822

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Spiritual Enlightenment:: The Damnedest Thing by Jed McKenna Pdf

A MASTERPIECE of illuminative writing, Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing is mandatory reading for anyone following a spiritual path. Part exposé and part how-to manual, this is the first book to explain why failure seems to be the rule in the search for enlightenment, and how the rule can be broken. :: Book One of Jed McKenna's Enlightenment Trilogy. Contains Bonus Material.

Author : Cook Inlet Historical Society,Anchorage Museum of History and Art
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0295975830

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Enlightenment and Exploration in the North Pacific, 1741-1805 by Cook Inlet Historical Society,Anchorage Museum of History and Art Pdf

Saluting an era of adventure and knowledge seeking, fifteen original essays consider the motivations of European explorers of the Pacific, the science and technology of 18th-century exploration, and the significance of Spanish, French, and British voyages. Among the topics discussed are the quest by enlightenment scientists for new species of plant and animal life, and their fascination with Native cultures; advances in shipbuilding, navigation, medicine, and diet that made extended voyages possible; and the lasting significance of the explorers’ collections, artworks, and journals.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1978-06-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0404173896

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The Quest of Enlightenment by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mark Urizar
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781543407808

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Persistent Echoes by Mark Urizar Pdf

Through series of short contemplations and detailed illustrations, this book presents the journey taken through the cycle to life. Each part of the story is revealed as an echo while seeking answers to age-old questions. Why are we here at this time? What is our purpose? How should we be experiencing life? Are we here to do something special? Is there purpose in our life path? Is it preordained, or are we left adrift? Are global problems we are facing a matter for those who care to resolve these, or are we all to participate and contribute? In reading and contemplating these, we gain clarity and an appreciation with understanding of our very personal and individual yet eternal undertaking to eventually become enabled to answer these by ourselves.

Author : Allowah Lani
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692732136

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Who Am I? by Allowah Lani Pdf

Far more than a mere history of the practice of yoga and beyond a study of psychedelic-substance use to aid the pursuit of enlightenment, Who Am I? is a broad, expansive journey told through the eyes of a scholar and researcher-a pilgrim in search of the meaning of life. While the use of psychedelics, yoga, and the interrelatedness of the two practices have been discussed in the past, Who Am I? explores these topics through both a scientific and a personal approach that is altogether new-the author's own journey as he transitions from spiritual and yoga purist to open-minded examiner in the realization that psychedelics have been employed by yoga practitioners throughout its history. Does their controversial use in modern yoga ease the path to spiritual clarity, or does it hinder it? Many questions and barriers face contemporary seekers of truth in the areas of psychedelics, yoga, and general spirituality. In Who Am I?, author Allowah Lani provides guidance on how to find the personal answers that must come from within.

Author : His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Publisher : The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Inc.
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789171498588

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Elevation to Krsna Consciousness by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Pdf

The quality of our consciousness can go up or down based on how we see the world and act in it. When we act like the eternal spiritual beings that we are – small parts of a supreme whole – makes us happy. But if we focus our attempts at happiness on the temporary body and mind – on matter – and make those our life's priority, our consciousness will shrink and we’ll be miserable. Spiritual elevation – raising our consciousness to higher levels – happens quickly when we revive our God consciousness. In this compact book, Srila Prabhupada recommends seeing the world as it is – a temporary place full of anxiety – and then taking the road to higher consciousness by rediscovering our relationship with the Supreme Person, Krishna. Anyone can become elevated; the journey begins with a single step up.

Author : Ryan P. Hoselton
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9783031449352

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Cotton Mather, Jonathan Edwards, and the Quest for Evangelical Enlightenment by Ryan P. Hoselton Pdf

This book explores the early evangelical quest for enlightenment by the Spirit and the Word. While the pursuit originated in the Protestant Reformation, it assumed new forms in the long eighteenth-century context of the early Enlightenment and transatlantic awakened Protestant reform. This work illuminates these transformations by focusing on the dynamic intersection of experimental philosophy and experimental religion in the biblical practices of early America’s most influential Protestant theologians, Cotton Mather (1663-1728) and Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758). As the first book-length project to treat Mather and Edwards together, this study makes an important contribution to the extensive scholarship on these figures, opening new perspectives on the continuities and complexities of colonial New England religion. It also provides new insights and interpretive interventions concerning the history of the Bible, early modern intellectual history, and evangelicalism’s complex relationship to the Enlightenment.

Author : A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Yoga, Bhakti
ISBN : 0892133309

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Spiritual Yoga by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda Pdf