{"title":"Patrick Laude","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Laude\u003c\/strong\u003e offers profound explorations into spirituality and the inward journey of the self. His works invite readers to engage deeply with themes of surrender, contemplation, and the transformative power of spiritual practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e category, Laude's writings bridge poetic insight and philosophical reflection, providing a thoughtful space for those seeking greater understanding beyond the surface of ordinary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"surrendering-to-the-self-by-patrick-laude-9781787385382","title":"Surrendering to the Self","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA close examination of how Ramana Maharshi conceived of religion in general and how he situated it within the framework of Hindu Self-knowledge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Indian sage Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) is perhaps the most widely known Indian spiritual figure of the last century, second only to Gandhi. This new book offers a fresh introduction to the Maharshi's life and teachings, intending to situate him within the non-dualistic traditions of Hinduism. It also delves into themes and questions particularly relevant to the spiritual crisis and search for meaning that have characterised, in various ways, both the modern and postmodern outlooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Maharshi's background and frames of reference were traditional, the spiritual resonance of his teachings in today's world must also be recognised. The sage's message lies at the intersection of the contemporary search for Self-knowledge and today's critical reflections on the foundations and limits of religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThus, \u003cem\u003eSurrendering to the Self\u003c\/em\u003e comprises seven chapters that touch upon such central issues as the role of religion in Self-inquiry, the relationship between devotion and knowledge, the role and limitations of traditional forms, and the implications in our postmodern era of both the Maharshi's emphasis on surrender and his basic question: 'Who am I?'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in collaboration with Georgetown University Center for International and Regional Studies, School of Foreign Service in Qatar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487552913644,"sku":"9781787385382","price":67.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1b25faa0eabe290f8c93fe05e110ad99.jpg?v=1775774340"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/patrick-laude.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}