Awakening : Conversations with the Masters

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Summary: Allegories Collected by a Modern Christian Mystic
Review: Anthony de Mello is loved and respected the world over; he was a Jesuit spiritual director and retreat leader from India who held numerous conferences, retreats, and workshops for those looking to further their spiritual lives. His Christianity was the mystical variety, a position which has placed his writings under the skeptic's scope since his death. But anyone who has read his splendid works knows firsthand the wonderfully kind and open heart he had; there is not doubt in this mind that Anthony was teaching the true spiritual roots of all Christianity.

In this particular work de Mello unabashedly borrows from the very best of the world religions to present us with an eclectic pâté of spiritual awakening. Calling upon Zen Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu, and early Christian sources, among others- Anthony reveals mystical revelations which are layered as you progress through the book; taking each and every one of us on a wonderful spiritual journey. He uses a generic master for each allegory, this master could be a Hindu Swami, a Zen master, a Sufi mystic, even a Christian monk - to present us with some of the most intriguing food for thought you may ever encounter. This book is much like a collection of Zen koans, anecdotes that perhaps are not fully absorbed the first time you read over them. These stories can take time to marinate their way into not only your brain, but more importantly, your very ground of being.

These teachings will awaken your mind's eye if you let them, allowing you to realize spiritual life is so much more than simply contemplation. It requires above all: ACTION. Enjoy.

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Summary: Simple Truth One-Liners
Review: This was a good book if you like little excerpts of truth about the way things are. If you want more depth read his book, "Awareness". He was a very awakened man.

Rating:
Summary: Simple Truth One-Liners
Review: This was a good book if you like little excerpts of truth about the way things are. If you want more depth read his book, "Awareness". He was a very awakened man.