| Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna: Annotated & Explained Contributor(s): Nikhilananda, Swami (Author), Burroughs, Kendra Crossen (Commentaries by), Harvey, Andrew (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1893361462 ISBN-13: 9781893361461 Publisher: Skylight Paths Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2002 Annotation: Ramakrishna is India's greatest example of Godconsciousness and mystical ecstasy in recent history. He became known to the world not merely as a saint but as a divine incarnation and a "supremely realized self." His message has inspired millions of devotees for more than a century -- and now his teachings are made accessible to many more. Introduces the fascinating world of the Indian mystic and the universal appeal of his message. Now, readers can explore this classic text without any prior knowledge of Hinduism. Selections from the original text and insightful yet unobtrusive facing-page commentary highlight the most important and inspirational teachings, including: |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Hinduism - General |
| Dewey: 294.555 |
| LCCN: 2002001128 |
| Series: SkyLight Illuminations |
| Physical Information: 0.64" H x 5.56" W x 8.52" (0.64 lbs) 207 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Hindu |
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| Publisher Description: Ramakrishna experienced the truth of all religions, inspiring seekers of Ramakrishna is India's greatest example of God-consciousness and mystical ecstasy in recent history. He became known to the world not merely as a saint but as a divine incarnation and a "supremely realized self." His message has inspired millions of devotees for more than a century--and now his teachings are made accessible to many more. Introduces the fascinating world of the Indian mystic and the universal appeal of his message. Now, readers can explore this classic text without any prior knowledge of Hinduism. Selections from the original text and insightful yet unobtrusive facing-page commentary highlight the most important and inspirational teachings, including:
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Contributor Bio(s): Nikhilananda, Swami: - Swami Nikhilananda (1895-1973), a direct disciple of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, was a distinguished monk of the Ramakrishna Order of India and a major figure in introducing the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta to America and the West. Harvey, Andrew: -Andrew Harvey is the author of many critically acclaimed books, including Son of Man. His memoir A Journey in Ladakh was praised as "one of the best books available on the Western experience of Tibetan spiritual life." His just-published memoir Sun at Midnight was praised by Deepak Chopra, who said, "for those who have gone through the dark night of the soul and for those seeking a genuine understanding of spirituality, this is a very inspiring story." Harvey is also the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Born in India, he was the youngest person ever awarded a fellowship to All Souls College, Oxford. He has devoted the past thirty years of his life to study and experiencing the world's spiritual traditions and is widely recognized as one of our greatest communicators of mysticism and contemplative living today. Burroughs, Kendra Crossen: -Kendra Crossen Burroughs is a book editor whose specialty is religions of the East and West. She compiled The Essential Ken Wilber and Entering the Tao: Master Ni's Guidance for Self-Cultivation. A long-time student of the Bhagavad Gita, she lives in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. |