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Toto fenomenální dílo lze chápat jako úvod do budhistického nazírání duchovní skutečnosti. Seznamuje čtenáře s meditačními technikami, osvětluje fenomény karmy a znovuzrození, radí, jakým způsobem se připravit na cestu ke smrti. Především se ale text detailně zabývá přechodným stavem vědomí a nevědomí po smrti, tzv. „bardem“, a rozkrývá tak řadu otázek, jež si lidstvo klade od nepaměti. Tibetská kniha o životě a smrti představuje unikátní syntézu budhistické tradice a západního myšlení. Sogjal Rinpočhe se sice narodil v Tibetu a byl žákem duchovního mistra Džamjang Khjence Čhökji Lodöa, po čínské invazi Tibetu však podobně jako Dalajláma odešel do exilu a od 70. let začal na Západě předávat tibetské učení.

V této překrásné knize, jež nabízí nový, svěží a neotřelý přístup k józe a mystice a je bohatě prokládáná básněmi a poučeními od světců a mystiků z celého světa, nás uznávaný spisovatel Andrew Harvey a dlouholetá lektorka jógy Karuna Ericksonová učí poznávat moudrost vlastního těla za účelem prohloubení duchovní praxe. Připomínají nám, že účelem jógy je pomoci nám "stát se ztělesněnými kanály osvícené lásky , milosti, míru... nástroji božské tvořivosti ve světě" a zasvětí nás do "pěti vekých radostí" - prostých , ale velmi účinných posloupností jógových poloh, jež zažehnou "uzemněnou touhou a pokojnou radost v jádru těla a srdce, které potřebujeme všichni, abychom zůstali silní, tvořiví a žili život inspirovaný láskou".

Rumi's teachings on divine love and spiritual surrender are explored in this insightful interpretation, offering a profound antidote to contemporary spiritual crises. The book delves into his visions of mystical union, inviting readers to embrace a deeper understanding of passion and devotion in their spiritual journeys.

Exploring the profound interconnectedness of humanity, the Divine, and the Earth, this book emphasizes the shared responsibility to protect and honor all of creation. It advocates for a harmonious existence, urging readers to embrace gratitude and humility in their relationship with the world around them. Through this lens, it encourages a deeper understanding of our role within the broader community of life.

An anthology of the most lyrical, passionate, illuminating writings of the Hindu mystical tradition. Some of the most lyrical, passionate, and illuminating writings of the Hindu mystical tradition are showcased in this anthology. Spiritual scholar and writer Andrew Harvey has selected excerpts from ancient and contemporary sources, including the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and other classical Hindu texts; the words of such venerable spiritual teachers as Ramakrishna and Ramana Maharshi; and the devotional poetry of Mirabai, Ramprasad, and many others. The scope of the collection makes it an excellent introduction to Hindu mystical literature, while the power and beauty of the language will inspire those already familiar with the genre. This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.

Sacred Activism is compassion in action - the blending of physical work with spiritual intent to create a holy force and fusion of humankind's greatest achievements and principles. With over thirty years' experience living a lifestyle that promotes change through compassion, including under the guidance of the renowned Tibetan adept Thuksey Rinpoche, Andrew Harvey explains how to combine the foundations of wisdom with the power of love in action to create a better world of meaning, empathy, strength and joy. The Hope will give the most practical possible help to all those who realise the urgent truth of our world - that these troubled times offer a gateway for dramatic and positive change - and who want to act as effectively as possible from wisdom and compassion.

Exploring the inspiring themes of devotion and selfless action, the book delves into the quest for serenity and the mind's complexities. It highlights mysticism and the individual's journey for answers, emphasizing a direct path to the Divine. Through these themes, it invites readers to reflect on their spiritual journeys and the profound connections between selflessness and enlightenment.

Bridging spiritual resignation and activism, this work by Andrew Harvey serves as a manifesto for global transformation. It advocates for merging deep mystical peace with radical wisdom, urging readers to take compassionate action in response to a world in crisis. Harvey critiques the media's focus on violence and triviality, emphasizing the need for inspiration grounded in the Divine Feminine and the teachings of historical nonviolent leaders like Gandhi and Mandela. The book calls for a return to heart-centered living and profound spiritual engagement.

Jelalludin Rumi (1207-1273) led the quiet life of an Islamic teacher in the central Anatolia (modern Turkey) until the age of thirty-seven, when he met a wandering dervish named Shams Tabriz—through whom he encountered the Divine Presence in a way that utterly transformed him. The result of this epiphany was the greatest body of mystical poetry the world has ever seen, and the establishment of a spiritual movement that would eventually stretch from Africa to China, enduring to our own day. This collection of versions of Rumi by Andrew Harvey contains some of the master's most luminous verse, along with selections from his lesser-read prose works, with the aim of presenting a balanced view of his teaching that includes both the high-flying love of God and the rigorous path of discipline essential for those who seek it.