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Yonatan
Israel
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 Posted - May 21 2009 : 4:31:44 PM
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Ananda
3115 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2009 : 03:58:34 AM
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Wake up and Roar. vol. 1,2.
satsang with Papaji (a student of Ramana Maharshi and the teacher of people like Gangaji and Mooji)
you know how some books have a certain vibe, and you feel like it's nourishment for the soul well this book have tons of That (everything concerning papaji even after him leaving the body radiates with that; it's Self reaching towards the Self)
a great helpful read for those who are interested in self inquiry.
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gumpi
United Kingdom
546 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2009 : 05:37:18 AM
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I have several books going at once. just looking at my windowsill i have Yogananda's Second Coming of Christ, Osho on Patanjali's yoga sutra, the big AYP book, Robert Anton Wilson's Sex, Drugs and Magick, Die to Live by Maharaj Charan Singh, How God Changes the Brain by Andrew Newberg, a commentary on the Quran, and i am reading a PDF called The Crown of Life by Kirpal Singh.
I probably have about 400 books in my collection. Just some years of buying whenever i could. I am at a loss at what to do about them all. It is not very nice having so many possessions. I could find myself moving to a tiny flat in the future and i'm sure there won't be enough space. But if i had to get rid of most of the books i have i would definitely keep the big AYP book. That one i know. |
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thibaud05
France
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Posted - Aug 12 2009 : 06:42:58 AM
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"Teachings of Ma Ananda Moyi"
If you're like me, we have both figured out that the teaching of a cosmic avatar in such a lovely body-form has great appeal. I find it so blissful to surrender to Goddess Herself.
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Buffle37
Switzerland
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Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 04:39:10 AM
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Hi all
Such an interesting thread
I can add :
http://www.amazon.com/Pilgrims-Tale...43652&sr=1-7
An amazing book I read when I was 14, and I never forget.
To discover Orthodox mysticism and the prayer of the heart.
If you want a marvelous romance of love and spiritual quest in the old Thibet written by a native thibetan:
http://www.amazon.com/Mipam-Tibetan...7811&sr=1-1#
and of course all Alexandra David-Neel’s books.
http://www.amazon.com/Krishnamurtis...7947&sr=1-13
Krisnaji had such an influence on me when I was in my thirties that his teachings lead me to the border line of total despair. Yet I recommand these book, the K-Notebook his a daily record of his perceptions and states of consciousness written by K. for seven months and a first hand testimonial of the life of this mysterious man.
Autobiography of a Yogi
The gospel of Ramakrishna
These books are a must for the spiritual seekers and have already be mentionned in this thread, I can add :
The life of Ramakrishna by Romain Roland
Unfortunately it seems to be out of print in english perhaps you cand find it in a library .
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gumpi
United Kingdom
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Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 09:55:58 AM
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Hello Buffle,
Did you ever meet Krishnamurti? As you say, a mysterious man..
Love the Gospel of Ramakrishna. I'm sure the Romain Roland version would be available from a Vedanta ashram.
Autobiography of a Yogi got me on the yoga path. Undoubtedly one of the best books of all time. |
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Buffle37
Switzerland
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Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 2:24:38 PM
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Hi Gumpi
I had no personnal interwiew with K. but many time I took the road from Geneva to Saanen to attend his lectures.
K. enter the huge tent where thousands of people are waiting and suddently there is an tremendous silence.The little man seat on the platform, on a little chair, without any decorum, wihout any applaus, then during a few minutes he looks intensely the audience without any word, then begins to speak : extraordinary words wich destroy without pity all beliefs, all the creations of the mind leaving you alone face to the unknown you are unable to enter.
The audience listen without understanding and here we have a lonely man than nobody can
follow.
In the middle of the lecture a noisy train enter Saanen’station , K.stops to speak and there is only the noise of the train in the silence.
I read somewhere in the writings of K that when he enters the tent he does not know what he will say and I wonder if he was some kind of a medium .The theosophists believed he was the human vehicule of a Great one (Lord Maitreya ?)
It remains a mystery
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Metta
Sweden
24 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 3:20:41 PM
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Hi all,
I have not seen any mention Jon Kabat-Zinn and his books. Any of you read any of his book(s)?
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machi
Belgium
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Posted - Sep 11 2009 : 05:23:34 AM
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| I just finished Albert Low's The Origin of Human Nature: A Zen Buddhist Looks at Evolution. I found it quite a good book, and quite daring to write a book on a topic that is considered "scientific territory" - he has no scientific education. However, his approach to illustrate the origin of creativity and how it creates itself is very straightforward. I think that many people who acknowledge transcendentalism will agree with most - if not all - points in the book. Hardcore materialists will give up after a few pages, as soon as they see the word "transcendental"... |
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emc
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Posted - Sep 11 2009 : 10:26:08 AM
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Reading Adyashanti's "The end of your world" and the devilish, evil design of this journey is exactly what I was afraid of and sort of already knew... and even worse in some parts that I hadn't thought of... he's just pointing it out very clearly! sh*t bad news. But a good book. Read it and drop your illusions about the beautiful spiritual journey!
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CarsonZi
Canada
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Posted - Sep 11 2009 : 10:39:29 AM
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Am reading "Insight Dialogue" by Greg Kramer, as well as "Emptiness Dancing" by Adyashanti (again ) as well as "Diet, Shatkarmas and Amaroli" by Yogani, as well as "Yoga Anatomy" by Leslie Kaminoff. Quite enjoying the Insight Dialogue book.....a very amazingly complimentary practice to the AYP system.
Love,
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yogani
USA
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Posted - Sep 11 2009 : 11:31:30 AM
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Originally posted by emc
Reading Adyashanti's "The end of your world" and the devilish, evil design of this journey is exactly what I was afraid of and sort of already knew... and even worse in some parts that I hadn't thought of... he's just pointing it out very clearly! sh*t bad news. But a good book. Read it and drop your illusions about the beautiful spiritual journey!
Hi emc:
I may have recommended this book to you some time back. It should be pointed out that Adyashanti is speaking to an audience he is familiar with: his students and others who come to enlightenment being strong on self-inquiry and weak on meditation. Throw in a few strong doses of guru shaktipat for good measure. The result can be quite a lot of chaos, often with little abiding inner silence to absorb it with.
So I would not say that "The End of Your World" is representative of what people will experience with the AYP approach. Rather, it is the kind of unfoldment one might experience if the cart gets in front of the horse. It is an excellent book for that, and I highly recommend it to anyone who feels that they are getting ahead of themselves, for any reason whatsoever. It can serve as a reminder of the importance of daily deep meditation, and a more self-paced approach in general.
Keep in mind that real enlightenment is unending ecstatic bliss and unifying outpouring divine love. All the rest is scenery, as is the enlightenment itself. Nothing going on here at all, but love. 
The guru is in you.
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Parallax
USA
347 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2009 : 9:47:57 PM
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Originally posted by yogani
So I would not say that "The End of Your World" is representative of what people will experience with the AYP approach.
Keep in mind that real enlightenment is unending ecstatic bliss and unifying outpouring divine love. All the rest is scenery, as is the enlightenment itself. Nothing going on here at all, but love.
The gratitude for your teachings and the AYP system are running very strong with me today...such an amazing gift... |
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Parallax
USA
347 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2009 : 9:57:22 PM
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I'm through all of the AYP books, and recently re-read Secrets of Wilder, DM and SBP...
Just got Mantra & Meditation; LayaYoga The Definitive Guide to the Chakras and Kundalini; Chakras: Energy Centers of Transformation; and The Secrets of Prana, Pranayama & Yoga Asanas...all from the Extended Booklist...
So far Mantra & Meditation is pretty good...
Anyone else sampled books from the Extended Booklist? Any suggestions?
Peace, Love & Happiness
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Ananda
3115 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2009 : 12:25:29 AM
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brother neil
USA
752 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2009 : 9:14:51 PM
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just finished "a moment of truth" now my mom is reading it and cant put it down. I like it a lot.
brother Neil
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takeitez
USA
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Posted - Oct 17 2009 : 12:15:21 AM
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Ananda
3115 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2009 : 2:59:20 PM
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for those who enjoyed reading Autobiography of a yogi i suggest "Living with the himalayan masters" by Swami Rama which is really good.
and i think that it's fair to say that Swami Rama was a very controversial guru and IMHO was very advanced spiritually but didn't melt his ego into the heart area which means that he wasn't enlightened.
but of course this is my own opinion and i might be wrong as you know.
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Ananda
3115 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2009 : 3:04:14 PM
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stevenbhow
Japan
352 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2009 : 6:53:51 PM
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| The Doctrine of Vibrations by Mark Dyczkowski. |
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Ananda
3115 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 06:12:48 AM
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"The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz.
a plain and simple book that teaches how to establish a good and aware conduct.
it's very beneficial as a gift for someone who is new into mindful conduct. |
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miguel
Spain
1197 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 1:50:07 PM
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"Real love" by Greg Baer. Good combination with "loving what it is" by byron Katie.
Very useful books for dissolve your mind in stillness and learning how to deal better with relationships.
Also im rereading "autobiography of swami sivananda".The book radiates a special warm golden light.Love it also.
Yoganis self inquiry (3th time) also,but more slowly.
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miguel
Spain
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Posted - Feb 07 2010 : 2:34:50 PM
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Im gonna read "the spell of the sensorious" by Abrams,"ramana maharshi and the path of knowledge" and "The gnostic gospel of st.thomas" by tau malachi.Im lucky cz there are 3 books by malachi translated to spanish.This gospel of tomas seems to be really amazing book.
I think im gonna enjoy a lot. |
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wigswest
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2010 : 8:54:52 PM
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Right now, "start where you are" by pema chodron, and "The Yoga of Sound" by Russill Paul. Both quite good so far :)
Miguel, I've read "The gnostic gospel of St. Thomas"; it is indeed well worth reading :) |
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amoux
United Kingdom
266 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 08:55:16 AM
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Khalil Gibran: The Collected Works
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.
Can't really get in to either of them, so I'm alternating |
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