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Eknath Easwaran (1910-1999) is a teacher respected around the world as the author of passage meditation, and as an authentic guide to the timeless wisdom of the classics of Indian spirituality. His method of 
meditation brings universal truths into daily life. In 1961 Easwaran 
founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, which carries on his 
work today.

Easwaran’s books include commentaries on the great 
saints and sages of the world’s traditions and have been translated into 26 languages. His translations of the Indian spiritual 
classics (The Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads, and The Dhammapada) have been widely acclaimed and are all bestsellers in their field, and more than 2 million copies of his books are in print.

A gifted teacher who lived for many years in the West, Easwaran lived what he taught, giving him enduring appeal as a teacher and author of deep insight and warmth.

Klappentext

Easwaran takes the timeless teachings of the Buddha and other mystics and shows how we can train the mind not just during meditation but throughout the day. Feeling trapped by unwanted thoughts and emotions can seem an inevitable part of life. But Easwaran, who taught meditation for nearly forty years, shows a way to break free. Just as a fitness routine can create a strong, supple body, spiritual disciplines can shape a secure personality and a resilient, loving mind. Writing as an experienced, friendly coach, Easwaran takes the timeless teachings of the Buddha and other mystics and shows how we can train the mind not just during meditation but throughout the day. Working with difficult colleagues, choosing what to eat, and listening to a child's needs are all opportunities to try out different, wiser responses. Easwaran shows how training the mind is a glorious challenge - one that brings joy and purpose to life. -/-

Zusammenfassung
Getting caught in unwanted thoughts and emotions can feel like an inevitable part of life. The author, a world-famous spiritual teacher who taught meditation for 40 years, shows a way to break free. Whether working with difficult colleagues, going out to eat, or responding to a child's needs, he shows how to try out different, wiser choices.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 7
Part One: Taking Charge of Your Thoughts
1  Thinking in Freedom 13
2  Living Skills 23
3  Training the Mind 37
4  Juggling 45
Part Two: Reshaping Your Life
5  Learning to Swim 61
6  All Life Is Yoga 67
7  Tremendous Trifles 77
8  The Forces of Life 87
Part Three: Strategies from the Buddha
9  Obstacles & Opportunities 105
10  Strategies for Freedom 127
Part Four: Three Spiritual Strengths
11 Determination 153
12 Detachment 165
13 Discrimination 181
Part Five
 An Eight-Point Program 209