Conquest of Mind
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Conquest of Mind
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Conquest of Mind
Getting caught in unwanted thoughts and emotions can feel like an inevitable part of life. The author, a world-famous spiritual teacher who taught meditation for 40 years, shows a way to break free. Whether working with difficult colleagues, going out to eat, or responding to a child's needs, he shows how to try out different, wiser choices.
Easwaran takes the timeless teachings of the Buddha and other mystics and shows how we can train the mind not just during meditation but throughout the day.
Feeling trapped by unwanted thoughts and emotions can seem an inevitable part of life. But Easwaran, who taught meditation for nearly forty years, shows a way to break free.
Just as a fitness routine can create a strong, supple body, spiritual disciplines can shape a secure personality and a resilient, loving mind. Writing as an experienced, friendly coach, Easwaran takes the timeless teachings of the Buddha and other mystics and shows how we can train the mind not just during meditation but throughout the day.
Working with difficult colleagues, choosing what to eat, and listening to a child's needs are all opportunities to try out different, wiser responses. Easwaran shows how training the mind is a glorious challengeβone that brings joy and purpose to life.
Series: Essential Easwaran Library
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781586380472
Publisher: Nilgiri Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 September 2010
Country: United States
Imprint: Nilgiri Press
Edition: Third Edition
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 133.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 283g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Eknath Easwaran (1910-1999) is a teacher respected around the world as the author of passage meditation, and as an authentic guide to the timeless wisdom of the classics of Indian spirituality. His method of meditation brings universal truths into daily life. In 1961 Easwaran founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, which carries on his work today.
Easwaran's books include commentaries on the great saints and sages of the world's traditions and have been translated into 16 languages. His translations of the Indian spiritual classics (The Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads, and The Dhammapada) have been widely acclaimed and are all bestsellers in their field, and more than 2 million copies of his books are in print.
A gifted teacher who lived for many years in the West, Easwaran lived what he taught, giving him enduring appeal as a teacher and author of deep insight and warmth.
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