Life-affirming and lyrical writings for inspiration and meditation, from saints and sages of the Christian, Hindu, Sufi, Jewish, Native American, Buddhist, and Taoist traditions.Eknath Easwaran taught meditation and spiritual living for nearly 40 years and drew deep, ongoing inspiration from the sacred literature of the world's traditions.Read these 149 passages for daily inspiration, for the insights they give into other spiritual traditions, for the light they throw on how to live, for the sustenance they offer when we feel sad or tired, and for the deep transformation they can bring.Rich supporting material includes detailed background notes, suggestions for studying these sacred writings and using them in passage meditation, and recommendations for inspirational passages to use in specific situations – at different stages of life, for changing negative patterns of thinking, and for building positive qualities.
