Entering The Sacred Mountain: Exploring the Mystical Practices of Judaism, Buddhism, and Sufism
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (857 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 051788464X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 206 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Customer said you will share this one with everyone you meet. After having given three copies of this book away, I have purchased one that must remain mineI been touched by the people who have picked up this book,[ who rarely read this type of literature], and watched as they have stopped 'skimming' and became totally immersed in the writingand then to see . Om Shalom. An interesting life. Some parts of the book ring true; his incites and experiences with meditation. His stream of consciousness writings while on retreat are a bit long-winded. This book might be of interest to someone looking for a path to follow or one who wants to learn how to follow an eclect. nick garcia said inspiratinal. I really liked it. I was able to gain a lot of insight. The author makes his thoughts very clear and tangible.
"A personal inward journey rich in insight into the path of retreat and meditation." --Yoga Journal"A captivating account of an ancient endeavor: the journey toward spiritual awakening. It may well become a classic description of the spiritual odyssey." --Larry Dossey, MD, author of Healing Words"What this book does is see through the superficial question of 'What path are you following?' to reveal the crucial one which is 'What is the purpose of your spiritual practice?' David Cooper seems clear that we practice in order to reconnect with the kindness and compassion which is our essential nature." --Sylvia Boorstein, co-found of Spirit Rock Meditation Center . David Cooper does not sanitize his experience or hold back; he describes both the agony and the ecstasy, the heavenly and the hellish, with unadorned close-to-the-bone honesty. This book will encourage those who have traveledthese paths and will
It is also one of the most perceptive accounts of meditation practice ever written. The fascinating record of David Cooper's own spiritual life, and how the union between himself and his wife has been strengthened by spiritual practice. Line drawings.