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A fresh English translation laid out facing the original Sanskrit
for easy reference and accompanied by a wealth of essential
ancillary materials that make this book a complete course on the
"Bhagavad-Gītā "in a single volume.
This translation stands out from the many others first of all in
its careful faithfulness to the original language, but also for the
extensive tools for understanding it provides. It is accompanied by
detailed explanatory notes, as well as by the entire Sanskrit text
on facing pages--both in the original Devanagri alphabet and in a
romanized version that allows the reader to approximate the sounds
of this work (a pronunciation guide is also provided). Also
included is a literal, word-for-word translation for comparison;
extensive material on the background, symbolism, and influence of
the "Gītā"; and an exhaustive glossary of terms.
From the foremost living authority on Yoga comes the most
comprehensive and reliable treatment of the subject available
today. This is a work of impeccable scholarship by a person who has
dedicated his life to the understanding and practice of yoga. The
book offers a complete overview of every Yogic tradition, from the
familiar to the lesser-known forms. It also covers all aspects of
Hindu, Buddhist and Jaina Yoga, including history, philosophy,
literature, psychology and practice. In addition, included are
translations of twenty Yoga treatises and the first translation of
the Goraksha Paddhati.
This book explores the religious phenomenon referred to as crazy
wisdom - the purposefully outrageous, convention destroying
behaviour of spiritual adepts in every great tradition, from
Christian Fools for Christ through the Sufi Path of Blame, to the
charismatic leaders of new religions. The author explores the core
of the spiritual process through eight critical in-depth cameos of
holy madness in action in the lives of eight contemporaries,
including Chgyam Trungpa, Bhagwan Rajneesh and Aleister Crowley.
This revised and expanded edition includes a new assessment of the
American guru Adi Da (formerly Da Free John) and the
psychopathology of blind faith, using the example of Shoko Asahara
(founder of Japan's infamous terrorist sect AUM). The author offers
guidelines for choosing a wise, enlightened guide or guru, and tips
for avoiding the exploitative.
This book explores what integral morality and maturity means in
traditional yogic terms and in the context of contemporary culture.
Feuerstein shows how the ancient teachings of Yoga are singularly
relevant in our time of global crisis. At the same time, he offers
a trenchant critique of the contemporary Yoga movement. This work,
which is full of surprising insights, is required reading for
anyone aspiring to understand or practice authentic Yoga.
How the mind works according to the ancient yogic traditions,
compared and contrasted to the approaches of Western psychology -
by one of the greatest yoga scholars of our time. Georg Feuerstein
begins the book by establishing the historical context of modern
Western psychology and its gradual encounter with Indian thought,
then follows this introduction with 23 chapters, each of which
presents a topic - generally a point of correspondence or
distinction - between Western and Eastern paradigms.
It is an authoritative treatment of the subject. The author has
dedicated his life for the understanding and practice of yoga and
established that yoga is a sys tematic science. Man's true nature
is divine. Through the meditative methods of yoga, however one can
cast off his ignorance and become aware of his own true self, which
is pure and free from all imperfections. It is a complete overview
of the great yogic traditions of Raja yoga, Hatha yoga, Jnana yoga,
Bhakti yoga, Karma yoga, Tantra yoga etc, It includes translation
of over 20 famous yoga treatises, like the yoga-Sutra of Patanjali,
and a first time translation of the Goraksha Paddhati, an ancient
Hatha yoga text.
A noted scholar of Eastern philosophy explains how to make the
experience of heightened awareness a part of everyday life, and how
this can transform the planet.Lucid waking means bringing an
intense awareness to the business of living by meeting the
challenges of existence sanely, creatively, and philosophically. It
is the goal of all the great spiritual traditions of the world.
Georg Feuerstein shows how this awareness is quietly emerging in
individuals in the West after a prolonged spiritual slumber. "Lucid
Waking" shows us that it is possible to be so vividly engaged in
life that it will seem as though others are sleepwalking by
comparison. Feuerstein brings clarity to the often murky concepts
of soul, spirit, imagination, wholeness, and enlightenment,
providing a sensible accounting of higher consciousness and
self-transcendence in modern life as we approach the millennium.
Rich with philosophy and insight from one of our most gifted
chroniclers of the inner experience, "Lucid Waking "is a statement
of unshakable faith in the great potential of humanity.
Tantra--often associated with Kundalini Yoga--is a fundamental
dimension of Hinduism, emphasizing the cultivation of "divine
power" "(shakti)" as a path to infinite bliss. Tantra has been
widely misunderstood in the West, however, where its practices are
often confused with eroticism and licentious morality. "Tantra: The
Path of Ecstasy " dispels many common misconceptions, providing an
accessible introduction to the history, philosophy, and practice of
this extraordinary spiritual tradition.
The Tantric teachings are geared toward the attainment of
enlightenment as well as spiritual power and are present not only
in Hinduism but also Jainism and Vajrayana Buddhism. In this book,
Georg Feuerstein offers readers a clear understanding of authentic
Tantra, as well as appropriate guidance for spiritual practice and
the attainment of higher consciousness.
This overview of the essentials of Yoga is meant to both broaden
and deepen the understanding of beginning students. It covers all
the basic elements of this ancient discipline and philosophy of
India--including Yoga poses, diet, breath control, meditation,
mantras, Kundalini energy, and more. It also includes newly
translated excerpts from the scriptures and pays special attention
to branches of Yoga, such as Tantra, that are of great interest to
Western students but are frequently misunderstood.
Here is a comprehensive survey of the full breadth and depth of the
5,000-year-old Yoga tradition, emphasizing its potent philosophy
and spiritual vision. Georg Feuerstein demonstrates that Yoga is
much more than a system of physical exercises-it is a profound path
of self-transformation that encompasses a range of teachings,
practices, and sacred texts that can help us cultivate wisdom,
balance, and inner freedom, as well as physical health.
Feuerstein is one of the few Western scholar-teachers of Yoga whose
writing and teaching penetrate the full richness and depth of this
ancient tradition. Here he offers a collection of essays touching
on all facets of the discipline.
Topics include:
-The different branches and styles of Yoga
-The ethical teachings of Yoga
-Yoga and vegetarianism
-Meditation and mantras
-Choosing a teacher
-Tantric Yoga
-The experience of ecstasy
An exploration of the shock tactics and radical teachings of "crazy-wise adepts, holy fools and rascal gurus" - the cult religious leaders who challenge our commonsense views of reality and norms of conduct. This book explores this universal dimension of spirituality in a blend of history, philosophy, theology and first-person accounts. Here are Fools for Christ, sitting naked on garbage heaps, eccentric Zen masters baffling their students with beatings and belly laughs and enigmatic spritual clowns like Gurdjieff and Aleister Crowley.
A masterful exploration of the major schools of yoga, published on
the 100th anniversary of yoga in America. With this book, readers
will discover the wisdom of the millenia--and learn to live yoga.
Topics include the yoga approach to diet and nutrition, meditation
as an antidote to stress, the yoga of love and devotion, and more.
Photographs and illustrations.
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