Jean Klein Livres

In this book Jean Klein once again offers us one of the clearest and most direct expositions of Advaita in our times. “The root of all desires is the one to come home, to be at peace. There may be a moment in life when our compensatory activities, the accumulation of money, learning and objects, leaves us feeling deeply apathetic. This can motivate us towards the search for our real nature beyond appearances. We may find ourselves asking, 'Why am I here? What is life? Who am I?' Sooner or later any intelligent person asks these questions. “What you are looking for is what you already are, not what you will become. What you already are is the answer and the source of the question. In this lies its power of transformation. It is a present actual fact. Looking to become something is completely conceptual, merely an idea. The seeker will discover that he is what he seeks and that what he seeks is the source of the inquiry.”

This book is a compilation of Volumes 1 - 10 of Jean Klein´s journal Listening, published by the Jean Klein Foundation on a limited basis between 1989-1995. Each volume of The Book of Listening is arranged around a theme, for example, Love and Marriage, The Guru and Disciple, and includes a previously unpublished private discussion or a transcription of a public talk with Jean Klein. Listening also includes one question answered in depth (Your Question) and a brief description of Jean's unique approach to the role of the body in his teaching. For each volume Jean selected an extract from his own favorite literature and poetry, covering many ages and cultures, which complemented the depth and richness of his own expression. Most of Jean Klein's teaching was simply through his presence and through the question and answer dialogues where he “answered the questioner, not the question.” Jean emphasized the direct approach to liberation, an approach free from emphasis on the attainment of progressively subtle psycho-somatic states. The Book of Listening reproduces each original volume in full and, as well as offering an exposition of the direct path, captures the multi-cultural interests and tastes of this remarkable and pioneering exponent of Advaita in the West.

Be Who You Are is one of the earliest published books of dialogues with Jean Klein. Written in the lucid and eloquent style which characterises his work, each chapter is composed of an introductory discourse followed by questions and answers.“The ‘eternal present’, our theme in these meetings, lies within the depth of ourselves. It is the eternal awareness of the Self. Seen from the Ultimate, the world projected by the mind appears and disappears, in other words, it "becomes". When we talk of time and space, it must be thoroughly understood that their reality is relative, it is a reality in the world of becoming. But beyond space-time is that stillness which knows no becoming."This much sought after book, by one of the most important exponents of Advaita in recent years, is now available again from Non-Duality Press.

Snapshots explores the emotional journey of a couple, Maggie and Sy, as they navigate the complexities of a 30-year marriage, showcasing both joyful and challenging moments. The narrative unfolds through three actors, with The Man embodying significant figures from their lives. Ideal for competitions and community theaters, the production features a minimalist set design consisting of three cubes and a coat rack, allowing the focus to remain on the poignant storytelling and character development.

Exploring the teachings of Advaita, Jean Klein engages in profound dialogues with students and friends across various seminars in the U.S. and Europe. Through these exchanges, he highlights the uniqueness of each individual while emphasizing the oneness of being. The discussions delve into self-knowledge, suggesting that true awakening to our essence, the "I AM" of pure consciousness, is achieved by embracing a state of "not knowing." This book offers deep insights into the nature of existence and the journey towards self-realization.

Wahrheit, die keinen Agenten braucht, um gekannt zu werden, ist unvorstellbar. Sie kann nicht gedacht, sondern nur gelebt werden. Das Verlangen, autonom zu sein, bewusst zu sein, ohne Agenten, hat seine Wurzeln im Bewusstsein selbst. Es ist ein Ruf aus den Tiefen Ihres Innern, aus dem, was Ihnen am nächsten ist. Es kann nicht zu einem Objekt des Verlangens gemacht werden. Sobald Sie das verstehen, wird die Energie, die das Unwirkliche aufrechterhalten hat, befreit und kehrt zur Quelle des Ursprungs zurück, dem ultimativen Selbst, Wahrheit. In dem Augenblick, in dem sich die Wahrheit selbst erfahrbar macht, nimmt Ihr ganzes Leben einen anderen Verlauf. Sie werden sich gewahr, dass Sie eine vollständig neue Einstellung haben. Sie fühlen sich unabhängiger, Ihre Gewohnheiten, Emotionen, Gefühle und Entscheidungen werden klarer. Diese Veränderung ereignet sich ohne die leiseste Absicht vonseiten der Person. Wir sehen klar, wie wir uns selbst für etwas halten, was wir nicht sind, und wie all unsere Handlungen und Gedanken, unsere Ideen von Erfolg und Scheitern, von wirklich und unwirklich, aus dieser falschen Seinsvorstellung entstehen. Vom neuen, unpersönlichen Standpunkt aus existiert nur das Unpersönliche wirklich.