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With more than two million books sold and countless admirers throughout the world, Anthony de Mello is regarded as one of the most influential religious teachers of the past fifty years. Since his death in 1987, widespread recognition of his work’s enduring value has continued to grow. In Awakening, de Mello explores “the wisdom that cannot be conveyed in human speech.” Through 365 meditations, blending the mystical traditions of both East and West, he creates the lessons of a profound “master” to his “pupil,” illustrating our common need for harmony and enlightenment. The daily parables, sometimes cryptic and often witty, are not meant so much to instruct as to awaken the understanding deep within the human heart.
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Someone asked the Master the meaning of the Phrase "The Enlightened person travels without moving." Read the first page
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Allegories Collected by a Modern Christian Mystic,
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This review is from: Awakening: Conversations with the Masters (Paperback)
Anthony de Mello is loved and respected the world over; he was a Jesuit spiritual director and retreat leader from India who held numerous conferences, retreats, and workshops for those looking to further their spiritual lives. His Christianity was the mystical variety, a position which has placed his writings under the skeptic's scope since his death. But anyone who has read his splendid works knows firsthand the wonderfully kind and open heart he had; there is not doubt in this mind that Anthony was teaching the true spiritual roots of all Christianity.In this particular work de Mello unabashedly borrows from the very best of the world religions to present us with an eclectic pāté of spiritual awakening. Calling upon Zen Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu, and early Christian sources, among others- Anthony reveals mystical revelations which are layered as you progress through the book; taking each and every one of us on a wonderful spiritual journey. He uses a generic master for each allegory, this master could be a Hindu Swami, a Zen master, a Sufi mystic, even a Christian monk - to present us with some of the most intriguing food for thought you may ever encounter. This book is much like a collection of Zen koans, anecdotes that perhaps are not fully absorbed the first time you read over them. These stories can take time to marinate their way into not only your brain, but more importantly, your very ground of being. These teachings will awaken your mind's eye if you let them, allowing you to realize spiritual life is so much more than simply contemplation. It requires above all: ACTION. Enjoy.
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Simple Truth One-Liners,
By "cappy-craig" (Newbury Park, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Awakening: Conversations with the Masters (Paperback)
This was a good book if you like little excerpts of truth about the way things are. If you want more depth read his book, "Awareness". He was a very awakened man.
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Allegories Collected by a Modern Christian Mystic,
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This review is from: Awakening: Conversations with the Masters (Paperback)
Anthony de Mello is loved and respected the world over; he was a Jesuit spiritual director and retreat leader from India who held numerous conferences, retreats, and workshops for those looking to further their spiritual lives. His Christianity was the mystical variety, a position which has placed his writings under the skeptic's scope since his death. But anyone who has read his splendid works knows firsthand the wonderfully kind and open heart he had; there is not doubt in this mind that Anthony was teaching the true spiritual roots of all Christianity.In this particular work de Mello unabashedly borrows from the very best of the world religions to present us with an eclectic pāté of spiritual awakening. Calling upon Zen Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu, and early Christian sources, among others- Anthony reveals mystical revelations which are layered as you progress through the book; taking each and every one of us on a wonderful spiritual journey. He uses a generic master for each allegory, this master could be a Hindu Swami, a Zen master, a Sufi mystic, even a Christian monk - to present us with some of the most intriguing food for thought you may ever encounter. This book is much like a collection of Zen koans, anecdotes that perhaps are not fully absorbed the first time you read over them. These stories can take time to marinate their way into not only your brain, but more importantly, your very ground of being. These teachings will awaken your mind's eye if you let them, allowing you to realize spiritual life is so much more than simply contemplation. It requires above all: ACTION. Enjoy. 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Simple Truth One-Liners,
By "cappy-craig" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Awakening: Conversations with the Masters (Paperback)
This was a good book if you like little excerpts of truth about the way things are. If you want more depth read his book, "Awareness". He was a very awakened man.
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Also Enjoy Live Programs by de Mello such as,
By Cosmos - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Awakening: Conversations with the Masters (Paperback)
In addition to this profound book, there is de Mello's Live Conference "Wake Up to Life" on CD -- very Powerful. Also, "A Way to God for Today" -- spiritual program of filmed talks on Silence, Peace, Freedom, Joy, Love. Then, the live films of "A Rediscovery of Life" and "Wake Up! Spirituality for Today," where de Mello takes questions and presents his powerful message to a live audience.
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