"Does grace exist? Can we know if we're fooling ourselves about it, one way or the other? This hopeful, nourishing selection of quotes from Paul Brunton's most mature writings penetrates layers of superstition and cynicism and takes us to the core of the matter: Ways to think about Grace ; Ways to invite Grace ; Ways to accept the mystery of how it arises ; Ways to respond to its presence ; How Grace heals, helps, and guides."--P. [4] of cover.
Rev. ed. of: Essays on the quest / Paul Brunton. 1984.
Tato kniha je do značné míry výsledkem snahy doktora Bruntona poskytnout západnímu světu jistý pocit vědomí duše, kterého mohou dosáhnout ti, kteří jsou připraveni následovat tajnou stezku popsanou v autorově stejnojmenném díle. První polovina tohoto svazku je kritická a vypovídající o podvodech a lžích západní civilizace. Druhá polovina je konstruktivní v nejlepším a nejdůležitějším duchovním smyslu. Říká nám, jak kontaktovat Nadjá nebo Božskou bytost, která žije v každém z nás a dává nám klíč k světu duchovní reality.
When actor Christopher Reeve was asked in a BBC interview which book he would want if stranded on a desert island, he replied, "The Inner Reality by the philosopher Paul Brunton." A provocative and compelling work, The Inner Reality is an essential guide for spiritual seekers. First published in the 1930s, this remarkable book interweaves the teachings of two great religious figures: Jesus and Krishna. Identifying a common current running through both Christianity and Hinduism, Paul Brunton argues that an "inner reality" or "kingdom of heaven" can be found within each of us. Defining religion as simply the practice of binding oneself with divinity, he encourages readers to embark on the quest for self-knowledge and spiritual communion through a commitment to the contemplative path. With his profound interpretations of the world's sacred texts, from the Gospel of St. John to the Bhagavad Gita, Brunton bridges East and West to guide the reader into the living heart of these ancient traditions. This new edition has been updated to incorporate the author's final revisions and includes a foreword by the Paul Brunton Philosophic Foundation.
"A classic work on yoga philosophy, originally published in 1941"-- Provided by publisher
Realizing Soul is a uniquely inspiring resource for people of any age feeling "Is this all there is? Shouldn't there be something more?" It's about connecting with—and staying connected with—that intangible (yet undeniable) "something more" that makes struggles worthwhile when it's there, and successes hollow when it's not. It's about how to be consciously what we unconsciously know we really are.This newest compilation of Paul Brunton's reliably informative and inspirational work consists of selections on life's deepest purpose from www.paulbruntondailynote.se, a popular website for which inspiring new excerpts from The Notebooks of Paul Brunton are read aloud by native speakers in sixteen languages every day of the year.
"Philosopher Paul Brunton (1898-1981) encounters the mysteries and magic of Egypt in the 1930s, including encounters with occultists and fakirs, frank interviews with Muslim leaders, and an eerie yet illuminating night spent alone inside the Great Pyramid. Brunton's journey leads him to distinguish various forms of yoga and magic from true spirituality and to the discovery that the freedom of our spirit can be experienced here and now"--Provided by publisher
"Brunton delivers the essence and practices of this path in direct, jargon-free language. How to move from the long path of spiritual disciplines to the short path of direct insight ; Short path exercises ; Experiences that may occur ; warnings ; Stages of realization ; Stabilizing the awakening ; The nature of lasting enlightenment"--Back cover.
Paul Brunton darf ohne Zweifel zu der Handvoll Autoren gezählt werden, welche die große Bewusstseinsentwicklung der Menschheit im 20. Jahrhundert entscheidend mitgeprägt haben! Zu einer Zeit, in der die geistig Suchenden des Westens aufatmend die Gesetze von Reinkarnation und Karma aus der östlichen Weisheit lernten, wies Paul Brunton bereits mahnend darauf hin: „Wenn nur das Karma das menschliche Schicksal bestimmen würde, stände es schlecht um die Menschheit – doch es gibt auch die Kraft der Gnade!“ In dieser Veröffentlichung findet Paul Brunton die wunderbare Balance zwischen östlicher und westlicher Weisheit, zwischen der Karma- und der Gnaden-Lehre. So verbindet er nicht nur scheinbar unvereinbare Welten, sondern er belegt auch die tiefe Einsicht, wonach „die Liebe über dem Gesetz steht“!
