This daily reader introduces you to all the impor... more

This daily reader introduces you to all the important concepts and techniques of leading a spiritual life in todays world. The insights given here are stated in simple words and stresses Easwarans eight point program for meditation and spiritual living.... less

Eknath Easwaran grew up in Gandhis India. He was ... more

Eknath Easwaran grew up in Gandhis India. He was in his twenties when he first visited Gandhi to learn the secret of his transformation. The secret not of Gandhi, the political leader, but of Gandhi, the Man. Describing Gandhi as a shy, tongue tied little man, Easwaran brings sensitivity to the spiritual basis of Gandhijis life and stresses Gandhis personal development as a spiritual figure and political innovator. Also presented here are photographs of Gandhiji, that depicts his multifaceted personality.... less

Dhammapada means the path of dharma, the path of ... more

Dhammapada means the path of dharma, the path of truth, harmony, and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. Easwarans translation of this classic Buddhist text is based on the oldest, best-known version in Pali.Easwarans introduction to the Dhammapada gives an overview of the Buddhas teachings that is reliable, penetrating, and clear accessible for readers new to Buddhism, but also with fresh insights and practical applications for readers familiar with this text. Chapter introductions place individual verses into the context of the broader Buddhist canon. Easwaran is a master storyteller, and the introduction includes many stories that make moving, memorable reading, bringing young Siddhartha and his heroic spiritual quest vividly to life.But Easwarans main qualification for interpreting the Dhammapada, he said, was that he knew from his own experience that these verses could transform our lives. This faithful rendition brings us closer to the compassionate heart of the Buddha.... less

Includes DVD Talks on The DhammapadaWatch Eknath ... more

Includes DVD Talks on The DhammapadaWatch Eknath Easwaran - warm, lively, inspiring - discuss timeless messages from The Dhammapada.Dhammapada means the path of dharma, the path of truth, harmony, and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. Easwarans translation of this classic Buddhist text is based on the oldest, best-known version in Pali.Easwarans introduction to the Dhammapada gives an overview of the Buddhas teachings that is reliable, penetrating, and clear accessible for readers new to Buddhism, but also with fresh insights and practical applications for readers familiar with this text. Chapter introductions place individual verses into the context of the broader Buddhist canon. Easwaran is a master storyteller, and the introduction includes many stories that make moving, memorable reading, bringing young Siddhartha and his heroic spiritual quest vividly to life.But Easwarans main qualification for interpreting the Dhammapada, he said, was that he knew from his own experience that these verses could transform our lives. This faithful rendition brings us closer to the compassionate heart of the Buddha.... less

Life today can feel so fragmented! Often we face ... more

Life today can feel so fragmented! Often we face enormous pressures both on the work front and at home. Irritable and drained at the end of a long day, we wonder what it was all about. But if we look at our choices through Easwarans eyes, its surprising how quickly we begin to discover patience, peace and meaning. In Take Your Time, Easwaran shows us through his timeless stories that we could try something different next time were feeling stressed.... less

In the ancient wisdom texts called the Upanishads... more

In the ancient wisdom texts called the Upanishads, illumined sages share flashes of insight, the results of their investigation into consciousness itself. In extraordinary visions, they experience directly a transcendent Reality which is the essence, or Self, of each created being. They teach that each of us, each Self, is eternal, deathless, one with the power that created the universe.Easwarans translation is reliable and readable, consistently the bestseller in its field. It includes an overview of the cultural and historical setting, with chapter introductions, notes, and a Sanskrit glossary. But it is Easwarans understanding of the wisdom of the Upanishads, and their relevance to the modern reader, that makes this edition truly outstanding.Each sage, each Upanishad, appeals in different ways to the readers head and heart. In the end, Easwaran writes, The Upanishads belong not just to Hinduism. They are Indias precious legacy to humanity, and in that spirit they are offered here.... less

This book is a short, positive, practical selecti... more

This book is a short, positive, practical selections from the worlds great scriptures and mystics Christian, Jewish, Hindus, Buddhists, Muslim, Native American chosen by one of the most respected teachers of meditation in the world today. Brief instructions on how to use these powerful selections in meditation are included. The slow, sustained concentration on these passages, Eknath Easwaran writes, drives them deep into our minds. And whatever we drive deep into consciousness that we become.... less

Slow, sustained concentration on these passages, ... more

Slow, sustained concentration on these passages, says Eknath Easwaran, drives them deep into our minds. And whatever we drive deep into consciousness,that we become.This collection of sacred literature of the world, selected from the religious traditions of East and West, has the power to change your life.... less

Includes DVD Talks on The Bhagavad GitaWatch Ekna... more

Includes DVD Talks on The Bhagavad GitaWatch Eknath Easwaran - warm, lively, inspiring - discuss timeless messages from The Bhagavad Gita.The Bhagavad Gita, The Song of the Lord, is the best known of all the Indian scriptures, and Eknath Easwarans reliable, readable version has consistently been the bestselling translation.Easwarans introduction places the Gita in its historical setting and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Chapter introductions give clear explanations of key concepts, and notes and a glossary explain Sanskrit terms. The Bhagavad Gita opens, dramatically, on a battlefield, as the warrior Arjuna turns in anguish to his spiritual guide, Sri Krishna, for answers to the fundamental questions of life. But, as Easwaran points out, the Gita is not what it seems its not a dialogue between two mythical figures at the dawn of Indian history. The battlefield is a perfect backdrop, but the Gitas subject is the war within, the struggle for self-mastery that every human being must wage to live a life that is meaningful, fulfilling, and worthwhile.... less

Includes DVD Talks on The UpanishadsWatch Eknath ... more

Includes DVD Talks on The UpanishadsWatch Eknath Easwaran - warm, lively, inspiring - discuss timeless messages from The Upanishads.In the ancient wisdom texts called the Upanishads, illumined sages share flashes of insight, the results of their investigation into consciousness itself. In extraordinary visions, they experience directly a transcendent Reality which is the essence, or Self, of each created being. They teach that each of us, each Self, is eternal, deathless, one with the power that created the universe.Easwarans translation is reliable and readable, consistently the bestseller in its field. It includes an overview of the cultural and historical setting, with chapter introductions, notes, and a Sanskrit glossary. But it is Easwarans understanding of the wisdom of the Upanishads, and their relevance to the modern reader, that makes this edition truly outstanding.Each sage, each Upanishad, appeals in different ways to the readers head and heart. In the end, Easwaran writes, The Upanishads belong not just to Hinduism. They are Indias precious legacy to humanity, and in that spirit they are offered here.... less