Message of the East


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Catalog of Copyright Entries


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The Vedanta Kesari


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Vedanta for the West


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"This important book fills a gap in our knowledge.... Highly recommended."Â -- Library Journal "... highly recommended... " -- Choice "With admirable clarity and remarkable brevity, Jackson surveys the history of the movement and raises... important issues... " -- The Journal of American History An important history of the Ramakrishna movement, the very first and in many ways the most important Asian religious group to appear in the United States.










I Am that


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Discourses of a Hindu religious leader of the Navnath sampradaya.




Books of Daily Thoughts and Prayers by Swami Paramanda


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Books of Daily Thoughts and Prayers by Swami Paramananda offers a deeply spiritual collection of daily meditations and prayers to enrich the soul and calm the mind. In Books of Daily Thoughts and Prayers, Swami Paramananda presents a timeless collection of thoughts and prayers for daily reflection and meditation. This work is a treasure trove of spiritual wisdom, drawn from the deep wells of Eastern philosophy and spirituality, designed to guide, inspire, and uplift readers on their spiritual journey. The book is structured to provide a thought and a prayer for each day, aligning with the rhythms of daily life and offering a moment of peace and contemplation amid the busyness of the modern world. Swami Paramananda's selections are rooted in the rich traditions of Hinduism, yet their universal themes of peace, compassion, and the quest for truth resonate with individuals from all walks of life. Each daily entry is carefully chosen to provoke thought and encourage deeper self-examination. The thoughts and prayers are not merely passive readings; they are tools for active contemplation, designed to stimulate spiritual growth and self-improvement. Swami Paramananda's insights help readers navigate life's challenges with grace and equanimity, fostering an inner environment of harmony and balance. Beyond its daily guidance, Books of Daily Thoughts and Prayers serves as a source of comfort and inspiration. Whether seeking guidance, strength, or simply a deeper understanding of life's mysteries, readers will find solace and wisdom in these pages. Swami Paramananda's eloquent and compassionate writing style makes the book accessible to everyone, regardless of their spiritual background. This collection by Swami Paramananda is more than a book; it is a companion for life's journey, offering a beacon of light in times of darkness and a source of inspiration in moments of doubt. Books of Daily Thoughts and Prayers is a must-have for anyone seeking daily spiritual nourishment, and it stands as a testament to the enduring power of spiritual wisdom to transform lives.




The Communal Experience


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The original impulse for groups to separate from society and establish communities of their own was religious. Though the religious side of this drive toward separation remains strong, the last two centuries have seen the appearance of secular communities with a socialist or anarchist orientation. In The Communal Experience, nominated for a National Book Award in 1973, Laurence Veysey explores the close resemblances between the secular and religious forms of cultural radicalism through intensive observation of four little-known communities. Veysey compares the history of secular communities such as the early Ferrer Colony and Modern School, of Shelton, New Jersey, with contemporary anarchist communities in New York, Vermont, and New Mexico. Religious communes—"Communities of Discipline"—such as the Vedanta monasteries of the early twentieth century are compared with contemporary mystical communities in New Mexico. Distinctions between the anarchist and the mystical groups are most obvious from their approach to communal life. As Veysey shows, anarchist communities are loose, unstructured, voluntaristic; the mystics establish more rigid life-styles, focus on spiritual leaders, and hold community a secondary goal to self-realization. In a new preface written for this Phoenix Edition, he describes his return to a New Mexican mystical community and the changes that have occurred in the six years since his last visit.