I write this article to tell you how eknath easwarans eight point program is helping me to have a more meaningful work life in the midst of a high tech, fast paced work environment. Silent repetition upon memorized inspirational passages from one of the worlds great religions. The mission of the blue mountain center of meditation, founded in 1961, is to change lives and build a better world by publishing sri eknath easwaran s timeless words, preserving his legacy, and teaching his eight point program of passage meditation. Blue mountain center of meditation inc po box 256 tomales, ca 9256. See all books authored by eknath easwaran, including meditation. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical setting, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. In thousands of talks and his many books easwaran taught passage meditation and his eightpoint program to an audience that now extends around the world. Passage meditation with spiritual texts meditation. The eight point program like mindfulnessbased meditation and 12step. Nov 16, 2019 to change lives and build a better world by publishing sri eknath easwaran s timeless words, teaching his eight point program of passage meditation, preserving his legacy and maintaining a religious community dedicated to the daily practice of passage meditation. Easwarans writing is blessedly free of the hocus pocus and a complete spiritual practice. Eknath easwaran, author of 24 books on meditation and spiritual mysticism, died tuesday in his tomales home.
Train your mind and find a life that fulfills essential easwaran library kindle edition by eknath easwaran. His translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada are the bestselling editions in the usa, and over 1. Clear the bhagavad gita easwarans classics of indian. Pdf passage meditation a complete spiritual practice. A simple eightpoint program for translating spiritual ideals into daily life, and gandhi the man. Silent repetition upon memorized inspirational passages from one of the worlds great. The upanishads easwarans classics of indian spirituality. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 1 was a spiritual teacher, an author of books on meditation and ways to lead a fulfilling life, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian literature in 1961 easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation and nilgiri press, based in northern california. A keralaborn professor of english literature, easwaran in 1959 travelled to the usa where he taught a system of eight spiritual practices known as passage meditation pm. Eknath easwaran, translator of the bestselling edition of the dhammapada, sees this powerful scripture as a. For more on easwaran, see luminaries in passage meditation, the object of attention is not an image or an external object but an inspirational passage chosen from any of the worlds great spiritual traditions and memorized. In this issue we take a look at the fifth point of this program, training the senses.
This book offers tested techniques for strengthening our ability to meditate. Passage meditation by eknath easwaran philosophersnotes. Eknath easwarans mantram and passage meditation as applied. If youre new, wed recommend starting with meditation. Silent repetition upon memorized inspirational passages from one of the world s great religions. The center also teaches easwarans eightpoint program of passage meditation at retreats worldwide. The program is an eight point program intended for the spiritual growth of the practitioner. Apr 16, 2015 hey everybody, i am seriously considering getting back into meditation and practicing eknath easwaran s 8 point program for healthy spiritual living. Chapter introductions clarify key concepts, and notes and a glossary explain. He continued to teach passage meditation and his eight point program for spiritual living to an american and international audience for almost forty years. Request pdf eknath easwarans mantram and passage meditation as applied indian psychology. Its characteristic features include its meditative focus on memorized inspirational passages and using. Eknath easwaran interesting stories about famous people. Eknath easwaran discovered that meditating on words from the mystics and spiritual traditions of the world drives them deep into ones consciousness, where they.
Eknath easwarans blue mountain journal meditation and spiritual living. Its called passage meditation, and it was introduced in this country in 1959 by eknath easwaran. The dhammapada edition 2 by eknath easwaran 9781586380205. His 8 pointed path, or program, was the fulfillment of his vision of passage meditation intended to help people grow spiritually. Eastern spirituality and eknath easwarans 8point program. This is working really well for me, and i am happy and at pea. Meditating on a passage is the first point in easwarans eight point program of passage.
Easwaran was a professor of english literature at the university of nagpur in india, and in 1959 he came to the united states as a. The book describes a meditation program, also now commonly referred to as passage meditation. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to the timeless wisdom of both east and west. Easwaran is a recognized authority on the indian spiritual classics. People who bought this also bought the hindu wrote that easwaran gives a simple perspective on how to still the. Later he studied english literature and was chairman of the english department at a major indian university when he came to the united states on a. The book has been frequently reprinted and translated into 14 languages. I write this article to tell you how eknath easwarans eightpoint program is helping me to have a more meaningful work life in the midst of a high tech, fast paced work environment. Take your fate into your own hands by facing death, not fleeing from it.
The eightpoint program of passage meditation blue mountain. The dhammapada easwarans classics of indian spirituality. The bhagavad gita is the best known of all the indian scriptures, and eknath easwarans bestselling translation is reliable, readable, and profound. Eknath easwarans 8 point program of passage meditation. Passage meditation is a book by eknath easwaran, originally published in 1978 with the title. Hey everybody, i have embraced what to me is a very positive form of spirituality. Easwaran s program for spiritual growth consists of eight points was introduced with his 1978 book meditation. Eknath easwaran project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. We start wherever we are, not running away from society, but right in the midst of life. Eknath easwaran audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Eknath easwarans 8point program exchristian spirituality. Here is a brief overview of easwarans 8 point program taken from his website. Eknath easwarans bestselling translation, read by paul bazely. Understand death, easwaran writes, and youll live more wisely youll learn more, love more, and contribute more to all around you. Blue mountain center of meditation inc guidestar profile. Its characteristic features include its meditative focus on.
Eknath easwaran 19101999 brings to this volume a rare combination of credentials. When i try to apply this today, easwaran explains in conquest of mind, i usually begin with the compulsive urge to eat when it is not necessary. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 was an indianborn spiritual teacher, author, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian religious texts such as the bhagavad gita and the upanishads. The other seven points are to be woven in at various times throughout the day or week. Eknath easwaran books list of books by author eknath. Eknath easwaran books list of books by author eknath easwaran. I work for a major telecommunication company in bangalore, india. Eknath easwaran 1910 1999 systematized the epp at the university of california. Set aside a room in your home to be used only for meditation and spiritual reading. Strength in the storm by eknath easwaran overdrive. Meditating on a passage is the first point in easwarans eight point program of passage meditation, and he recommends practicing it for 30 minutes each day on first rising. Easwarans program for spiritual growth consists of eight points was introduced with his 1978 book meditation. Hey everybody, i am seriously considering getting back into meditation and practicing eknath easw arans 8point program for healthy spiritual living.
This eightpoint program, if it is followed sincerely and systematically, begins to transform personality almost immediately, leading to profoundly beneficial changes which spread to. Easwarans program for spiritual growth consists of eight points, and was described comprensively in his 1978 book meditation later republished as passage meditation. His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapa. Silent repetition in the mind of memorized inspirational passages from the worlds religions and writings of great mystics. The eight point program like mindfulnessbased meditation and 12step programs, the eight point program epp. Easwaran s translation of this classic buddhist text is the bestselling edition in its field, praised by huston smith as a sublime rendering. Easwaran drew on the upanishads and the other classics of indian. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 was a spiritual teacher, an author of books on meditation and ways to lead a fulfilling life, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian literature in 1961 easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation and nilgiri press, based in northern california. Eknath easwarans practical eight point program offers specific, systematic tools to sharpen concentration, deal effectively with stress, release deep reserves of energy, and transform anger and other destructive emotions. This book is the fruit of 30 years experience in teaching meditation to an american audience. Eknath easwaran, translator of the bestselling edition of the dhammapada, sees this powerful scripture as a perfect map for the spiritual journey. Practiced daily for onehalf hour, meditation on a passage is the first point in eknath easwarans eight point program, all of which are designed to bring spiritual ideals into every aspect of life. After a return to india, easwaran came back to california in 1965.
For more information on eknath easwaran and free resources on meditation and spiritual living, please visit born in kerala, india, easwaran was a professor of english literature at a leading indian university when he came to the united states in 1959 on the fulbright exchange program. Eknath easwaran s bestselling translation, read by paul bazely. This book could have been called the eightpoint program for daily living as eknath easwaran walks us through not just his approach to passage. This eight point program, if it is followed sincerely and systematically, begins to transform personality almost immediately, leading to profoundly beneficial changes which spread to. His twentyseven books on meditation and the classics of world mysticism have been translated into twentysix languages. This is working really well for me, and i am happy and at peace. Eknath easwarans practical eightpoint program offers specific, systematic tools to sharpen concentration, deal effectively with stress, release deep reserves of. Nilgiri press has published over two dozen books he authored. Strength in the storm by eknath easwaran overdrive rakuten. Eknath easwarans practical eightpoint program offers specific, systematic tools to sharpen concentration, deal effectively with stress, release deep reserves of energy, and transform anger and other destructive emotions. Easwaran is one of the twentieth centurys great spiritual teachers and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom. He was trained from an early age in sanskrit, of which pali, the language of the buddha, is a simplified version. In the upanishads, illumined sages share flashes of insight, the results of their investigation into consciousness itself.
A complete audio guide to a practical eightpoint program an excellent study in part because of the simple practicality of sri easwaran s meditation program, but mainly because of the charism, dedication and piety of easwaran himself. Author eknath easwaran has written several books on meditation. To change lives and build a better world by publishing sri eknath easwaran s timeless words, teaching his eight point program of passage meditation, preserving his legacy and maintaining a religious community dedicated to the daily practice of passage. Meditation outlines a unique approach to tapping inner resources by training concentration on inspirational passages. Eknath easwaran academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Meditation, a simple eightpoint program for translating. Its based on eknath easwarans 8point spiritual program, but i also am taking what i like from eastern spirituality, especially hindu beliefs about god. Easwaran s program for spiritual growth consists of eight points, and was described comprensively in his 1978 book meditation later republished as passage meditation. Easwaran developed an eightpoint program of passage meditation so we can lead the spiritual life and make our contribution, right in the midst of our homes, workplaces, and communities. Easwaran developed this method of meditation in the 1960s, and first taught it systematically at the university of california, berkeley the program is an eightpoint program. The mission of the blue mountain center of meditation, founded in 1961, is the same today as when it was founded. Blue mountain center of meditation inc quick facts.
Eknath easwarans 8point program of passage meditation. Part five, instructions in meditation, contains a single chapter that describes easwarans eightpoint program of passage meditation. To see this audiobook, click on bhagavad gita audiobook in the banner above. Concentration, eknath easwaran, heston, meditation, positive health and wellbeing, psychology, sacred text, spirituality, upanishads, vertical development, yoga. The eightpoint program and passage meditation easwarans book. Berkeley historical plaque project easwaran, eknath.
Easwarans bestselling translation of the ancient wisdom texts called the upanishads is reliable, readable, and profound. Its based on eknath easwarans 8 point spiritual program, but i also am taking what i like from eastern spirituality, especially hindu beliefs about god. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is the originator of passage meditation and the author of more than 30 books on spiritual living. Instruction in meditation, passages from the worlds wisdom literature, and mantrams. Meditation, a simple eightpoint program for translating spiritual ideals into daily life. Nilgiri press publishes over two dozen books he authored. Eknath easwaran 19101999 was an indian spiritual teacher. Jun 28, 2007 eknath easwaran 19101999 brings to this volume a rare combination of credentials. By facing death, not fleeing from it, you take your fate into. He also began to give talks and instruction throughout the bay area, introducing a pragmatic eightpoint program of passage meditation, which includes meditation on a focused repetition of inspirational passages from various spiritual texts from all. Passage meditation is a book by eknath easwaran, originally published in 1978 with the title meditation. The introduction gives an overview of the buddha s teachings that is penetrating and clear accessible for readers new to buddhism, but also with fresh insights and practical applications for readers. The first step in the program involves meditating on a text passage, and since the 1990s the method as a whole has come to be known as passage meditation not easwaran s term.
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