Bøger af Swami Adiswarananda

An accessible and comprehensive guide to the message and practice of each of the four Yogas as well as philosophy and psychology, preparatory practices, common obstacles and ways to overcome them as you seek to realize the goal of Self-knowledge.

Presents a selection of Vivekananda's most inspiring lectures and a glimpse of his life through newspaper reports from the time, personal reminiscences from disciples and others close to him, and impressions of his life and message from world leaders.

Examines in detail the tenets of Vedanta, its relationship to other spiritual paths and its applications for your own spiritual journey.

An accessible and comprehensive guide to the message and practice of each of the four Yogas as well as philosophy and psychology, preparatory practices, common obstacles and ways to overcome them as you seek to realize the goal of Self-knowledge.

Drawing on both classic and contemporary sources, this comprehensive sourcebook outlines the scientific, psychological and spiritual elements of Yoga and Vedanta meditation, the results of which lead not to the seeker's dreams and visions but to the transformation of his or her character.

Presents a roadmap to Self-knowledge, the goal of spiritual quest, and shows that reconnecting with the center of your being, your true Self, is real, tangible and attainable.

Presents a selection of Vivekananda's most inspiring lectures and a glimpse of his life through newspaper reports from the time, personal reminiscences from disciples and others close to him, and impressions of his life and message from world leaders.

Guarded for centuries by saints and ascetics in the forests and mountains of India, the universal principles of Vedanta were deemed too precious to be understood by the masses until Swami Vivekananda first introduced them in the West at the end of the nineteenth century. Today Vedanta''s principles of self-awareness, self-knowledge and self-control are available for anyone who wants to enrich their life by following this ancient tradition. Fusing science, philosophy, meditation and contemplation, these timeless teachings encourage spiritual growth by inviting critical enquiry, encouraging honest doubt and providing realistic explanations of the mysteries of spiritual quest. This comprehensive guide examines in detail the tenets of Vedanta, its relationship to other spiritual paths and its applications for your own spiritual journey, such as: - Re-establishing Contact with the Ultimate Reality - Acting in the Living Present - Awakening Spiritual Consciousness - Mastering the Restless Mind - Grasping the Essentials - Liberating the Soul - And much more .

In this inspiring guidebook, Swami Adiswarananda outlines the subject of meditation and its practices, following the methods and teachings of these two traditions. Defining key concepts in clear terms, Swami Adiswaranada covers every aspect of this ancient spiritual practice, including: " Goals and benefits of meditation","Objects of meditation","Methods of concentration","Posture, physical condition, eating habits, and spiritual exercises","Mystical experiences and realization","Obstacles in meditation and ways of overcoming them."