How to Attain Enlightenment

by James Swartz

Author	: James Swartz
Publisher	: Sentient Publications
Total Pages	: 336
Release	: 2010-01-16
Genre	: History
ISBN	: 1591810949

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This complete guide to enlightenment presents the wisdom of the ancient science of self-inquiry, a time-tested means for achieving spiritual freedom. The author convincingly refutes the popular view that enlightenment is a unique state of consciousness and debunks a host of other myths. In his straightforward style he reveals proven methods for purifying the mind, and takes the reader from the beginning to the end of the spiritual path, patiently unfolding the logic of self-inquiry.

The Path to Enlightenment

by Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho

Author	: Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho
Publisher	: Snow Lion Publications, Incorporated
Total Pages	: 252
Release	: 1995
Genre	: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN	:

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One of the most accessible introductions to Tibetan Buddhism ever published.

Striving to Attain Enlightenment

by Pankaj Kumar

Author	: Pankaj Kumar
Publisher	: Notion Press
Total Pages	: 111
Release	: 2017-04-11
Genre	: Self-Help
ISBN	: 1946869937

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The book is a collection of essays about how one can attain enlightenment and overcome a personal crisis. The essays will enable a reader to think over questions concerning his life and draw his/her own conclusions. They will assist the process of introspection and solving of personal problems. Each essay can be read independently. Among the topics covered are writing for personal growth, how books can change lives, mantra meditation and walking. The book stresses that a moderate amount of work is good for us. The perspectives of thinkers on contemporary issues are given. Then there are essays on the art of writing and journalism. The chapters on psychology would benefit anyone facing a personal crisis, but they are not intended to be a substitute for professional care. The book grew out of the author's reading, journal writing, meditation and interactions with thinkers and saints. Ultimately, a man or woman has to make efforts himself to attain enlightenment and what a book can do is offer the motivation to carry on. The great philosophical truths remain the same over the centuries, but what this book does is to present them in simple, clear language suitably adapted for the present times.

The Power of Now

by Eckhart Tolle

Author	: Eckhart Tolle
Publisher	: New World Library
Total Pages	: 258
Release	: 2010-10-06
Genre	: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN	: 1577313119

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Celebrating 25 Years as a New York Times Bestseller — Over 16 Million Copies Sold It’s no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 16 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. In the first chapter, Tolle introduces readers to enlightenment and its natural enemy, the mind. He awakens readers to their role as a creator of pain and shows them how to have a pain-free identity by living fully in the present. The journey is thrilling, and along the way, the author shows how to connect to the indestructible essence of our Being, “the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death.” Featuring a new preface by the author, this paperback shows that only after regaining awareness of Being, liberated from Mind and intensely in the Now, is there Enlightenment.

Five Steps to Enlightenment

by Mark Aspa

Author	: Mark Aspa
Publisher	: CreateSpace
Total Pages	: 174
Release	: 2014-09-28
Genre	: Self-Help
ISBN	: 9781500218591

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Mark Aspa's core teaching is that we are already the perfect Self, we have been this perfect Self from birth and will be until death and beyond. We simply have to realise it! As we follow the path of Self-enlightenment, a journey of unsurpassed joy unfolds. The awareness of the temporarily hidden, but ever-present inner dimension of peace and joy reveals itself to our heart. To aid this realisation, you will find many practical lessons to help you feel at peace and kindle your joy. You will be inspired to think and feel and act in new ways, as you discover the sweetness of the fountain of love within. You simply have to follow the directions and watch as a new world of understanding takes birth in you. The book portrays the five steps to attain the highest aim in life, which is to know who we really are. You will come to know the answers to these often neglected questions: What is my true self? What is the meaning of life? What is my life purpose? Why is this universe here? 'I can guarantee that in time you will find the answers and know your peaceful Self, because I and many others have done so - and I know that you are Divine. With inspiring teaching, advice how to pray and meditate, positive thinking and visualisation exercises, scientific research and humourous anecdotes, make Five Steps to Enlightenment your guide to a happier, more peaceful and confident you!'

A Death on Diamond Mountain

by Scott Carney

Author	: Scott Carney
Publisher	: Penguin
Total Pages	: 307
Release	: 2015-03-17
Genre	: Religion
ISBN	: 069818629X

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An investigative reporter explores an infamous case where an obsessive and unorthodox search for enlightenment went terribly wrong. When thirty-eight-year-old Ian Thorson died from dehydration and dysentery on a remote Arizona mountaintop in 2012, The New York Times reported the story under the headline: "Mysterious Buddhist Retreat in the Desert Ends in a Grisly Death." Scott Carney, a journalist and anthropologist who lived in India for six years, was struck by how Thorson’s death echoed other incidents that reflected the little-talked-about connection between intensive meditation and mental instability. Using these tragedies as a springboard, Carney explores how those who go to extremes to achieve divine revelations—and undertake it in illusory ways—can tangle with madness. He also delves into the unorthodox interpretation of Tibetan Buddhism that attracted Thorson and the bizarre teachings of its chief evangelists: Thorson’s wife, Lama Christie McNally, and her previous husband, Geshe Michael Roach, the supreme spiritual leader of Diamond Mountain University, where Thorson died. Carney unravels how the cultlike practices of McNally and Roach and the questionable circumstances surrounding Thorson’s death illuminate a uniquely American tendency to mix and match eastern religious traditions like LEGO pieces in a quest to reach an enlightened, perfected state, no matter the cost. Aided by Thorson’s private papers, along with cutting-edge neurological research that reveals the profound impact of intensive meditation on the brain and stories of miracles and black magic, sexualized rituals, and tantric rites from former Diamond Mountain acolytes, A Death on Diamond Mountain is a gripping work of investigative journalism that reveals how the path to enlightenment can be riddled with danger.

Transcending the Levels of Consciousness

by David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.

Author	: David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.
Publisher	: Hay House, Inc
Total Pages	: 418
Release	: 2015-03-17
Genre	: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN	: 1401945058

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Discover how to transcend the limitations of the ego, relieve suffering, and advance your consciousness in this masterpiece from world-renowned author, psychiatrist, clinician, and spiritual teacher, David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. The now widely known Map of calibrated levels of Consciousness was presented in Power vs. Force in 1995 and has been translated into all the world’s major languages. This was followed by The Eye of the I (2001), I: Reality and Subjectivity (2003), and Truth vs. Falsehood (2005), which explored the levels of Truth reflected throughout society. Transcending the Levels of Consciousness expands on this work and returns to the exploration of the ego’s expressions and limitations, giving detailed explanations and instructions on how to transcend them. “I consider myself a student of David Hawkins and return to his books and work time and time again. His wisdom deeply resonates with my lived experiences; he is often able to beautifully articulate what I cannot put into words.” – Vex King As with the reading of Dr. Hawkins’ previous books, your level of consciousness will advance from exposure to the information itself. This opens up avenues to the relief of suffering, which fulfills the purpose of the work and the intention to facilitate your own Enlightenment. This transformative personal growth book combines elements of psychology, spirituality, and philosophy, and invites you to explore the profound depths of your own consciousness, Hawkins' genius consciousness concept will inspire you to reach new heights of spiritual and personal development. Transcending The Levels of Consciousness is a monumental testament to the boundless potential of the human spirit. It is an empowering book that offers inspiration and motivation on your journey of self-discovery. Experience the profound wisdom of Dr. David Hawkins, as he elegantly blends spirituality, psychology, and philosophy to create a comprehensive roadmap to unlock the divine potential within you so that you can step into a higher consciousness.

Healing Society

by Seung Heun Lee

Author	: Seung Heun Lee
Publisher	: Healing Society
Total Pages	: 132
Release	: 2000
Genre	: Health & Fitness
ISBN	: 9781571741899

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How to strengthen our spiritual bodies to experience a direct connection to the ultimate oneness and thereby illuminate the world.

The Mind Illuminated

by Culadasa

Author	: Culadasa
Publisher	: Hay House, Inc
Total Pages	: 675
Release	: 2017-01-03
Genre	: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN	: 1781808791

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The Mind Illuminated is a comprehensive, accessible and - above all - effective book on meditation, providing a nuts-and-bolts stage-based system that helps all levels of meditators establish and deepen their practice. Providing step-by-step guidance for every stage of the meditation path, this uniquely comprehensive guide for a Western audience combines the wisdom from the teachings of the Buddha with the latest research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Clear and friendly, this in-depth practice manual builds on the nine-stage model of meditation originally articulated by the ancient Indian sage Asanga, crystallizing the entire meditative journey into 10 clearly-defined stages. The book also introduces a new and fascinating model of how the mind works, and uses illustrations and charts to help the reader work through each stage. This manual is an essential read for the beginner to the seasoned veteran of meditation.