Covers the entire 16volume notebooks of paul brunton on cdrom, in a variety of formats, complete with a index, search capabilities and photo gallery. I will always be grateful to paul brunton, for it was his first book that was also my first encounter with the spirituality of the east. In the secret path, paul brunton explains in simple language how to meditate, and how this will transform your everyday existance. Much of what pb has to say in the secret path can ultimately be traced back to ramanas teachings on self enquiry. Instructions for immediate awakening by paul brunton.
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Meditation teachings from one of the greatest spiritual explorers of the twentieth century paul brunton. The secret path by paul brunton nook book ebook barnes. The secret path isbn 9781844405 pdf epub paul brunton. A search in secret india is the story of paul bruntons journey around india, living among yogis, mystics and gurus, some of whom he found convincing, others not. Search in secret egypt the secret path discover yourself hidden teaching beyond yoga quest of the overself wisdom of the overself the notebooks of paul brunton series,vol. He is generally recognized as having introduced yoga and meditation to the west, and for presenting their philosophical background in nontechnical language. A journey through spirituality and disillusion jeffrey moussaieff masson. This title includes photographs of paul brunton taken throughout his career. Readers will find their interest unflagging from the first page to the last. Written with the passion of an authentic pioneer and the thoughtfulness of a seasoned practitioner, his work is a beacon for all contemporary seekers. The meeting of paul brunton and ramana maharshi changed. Paul brunton pb is the person who introduced the western world to the indian guru ramana maharshi. He has written a hagiography of his father paul brunton. His own spiritual understanding, however, was far ahead of his.
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Paul brunton was one of the 20th centurys greatest explorers of, and writers on, the spiritual traditions of the east. Paul brunton, reflections on my life and writings, p. The secret path is a practical guide to the spiritual wisdom of the east. He arrived at the sages abode after a long search that led him to the feet of many faqirs, yogis, and saints. A conversation with editors mark scorelle, founder of wisdom l and an active nondual speaker and participant. Paul brunton was one of the 20th centurys greatest, isbn. The meeting of paul brunton and ramana maharshi changed the. Paul brunton was born a jew, raphael hurst, in london on october 21, 1898 and died in vevey, switzerland, 1981. Her articles have appeared in tricycle, yoga journal, quest, best spiritual writing 2010, and snow lion. Paul brunton was the pseudonym under which a search in secret india was published in 1934.