Meditation as a way of life : philosophy and practice based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda / Alan L. Pritz ; cover image, Christian Keller ; cover design by Mary Ann Smith ; illustrations by Randy Sehutt.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pritz, Alan L., author.

Contributor:

Keller, Christian, cover designer.

Smith, Mary Ann, cover designer.

Sehutt, Randy, illustrator.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Yogananda, Paramahansa, 1893-1952.

Yogananda.

Meditation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (274 p.)

Place of Publication:

Wheaton, Illinois : Quest Books : Theosophical Publishing House, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Among primers on meditation, this book is exceptional in how it guides readers who treasure inner growth and are looking for reliable direction on how to achieve it in an authentic and sustainable way. The author, a student of the Indian yogi Paramahansa Yogananda, distills the teachings of many other spiritual traditions and religions, including Christianity, into an interfaith perspective that will appeal to all seekers of the divine. Specific elements include the foundations of spiritual practice; the benefits of energy-building exercises, affirmations, and healthy lifestyle regimens; instr

Contents:

Meditation as a Way of Life; Half title Page; Title Page; Copyright; Contents ; Perface; 1. The Journey of Awakening; My Tale; 2. Terms and Concepts; God; Self-Realization; Truth; The Dream Fabric of Reality; The Nature of Creation; Human Beings; The Universal Drama; Soul Strtruggggle; 3. The Teacher: Finding an Enlightened Guide; The Enlightened Teacher; The Inner Teacher; 4. Good Company: Spiritual Community; 5. The Twelve Principles of Spiritual Understanding; 1. We are not mortal beings seeking to be spiritual, but eternal souls reclaiming what we already are

2. Anything causing or promoting a sense of separation from God is delusory3. Creation is the externalized manifestation, or body, of God; 4. Being of Spirit, hence connected to all creation, the universe is also our larger Self; 5. God has a dual nature that operates by law and grace. We must obey the law and attract the grace; 6. The proper attitude for spiritual practice is unconditional love and surrender to God.; 7. Free will can be attuned to divine will for enlightenment or misused to remain in delusion

8. No one can attain Self-realization for us. Spiritual effort is our responsibility9. Powers and miracles do not reflect knowledge of God, nor do they impart salvation; 10. God alone must be the object of worship; 11. Eight classic attributes of God are light, sound, wisdom, power, love, peace, calmness, and joy; 12. Spiritual progress, though subtle, is measurable in definite ways; 6. Right Behavior: Guidelines for Thought and Deed, Part One; The Don'ts; Code of Illumination; Nonviolence; Physical Application; Mental Application; Spiritual Application; Nonlying; Physical Application

Mental ApplicationSpiritual Application; Nonststealing; Physical Application; Mental/Emotional Application; Spiritual Application; Nonsensuality; Physical Application; Mental/Emotional Application; Spiritual Application; Nongrgreed; Physical Application; Mental Application; Spiritual Application; 7. Right Behavior: Guidelines for Thought and Deed, Part Two; The Dos; Code of Illumination; Devotion; Physical Application; Mental Application; Spiritual Application; Self-Study; Physical Application; Mental Application; Spiritual Application; Contentmtment; Physical Application

Mental/Emotional ApplicationSpiritual Application; Cleanlinessss; Physical Application; Mental/Emotional Application; Spiritual Application; Austerity; Physical Application; Mental/Emotional Application; Spiritual Application; 8. Energy: Building and Focusing the Life Force; Cultivating Energrgy; Eliminating Energrgy Obstrstrstructions; Food; Elimination; Nervous System/Circuitry; Corrrrect Use of Energrgy; Rest; Attitude; Avoiding Energy Depletion; Energrgy Basics; 9. Chakras, Life Force, and Breath: Energy Exercises; Preparatory Energrgy-Infusing Exercises; Preparatory Focus

Part 1: Total Body Exercise

Notes:

"One of the best meditation guides in years."- Larry Dossey, MD--Cover.

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-8356-3170-2