The Wisdom of the Overself: The Path to Self-Realization and Philosophic Insight, Volume 2

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Paul Brunton

The Wisdom of the Overself

The Path to Self-Realization and Philosophic Insight, Volume 2

Paul Brunton

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North Atlantic Books,U.S.
01 June 2015

Self-help & personal development; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

"Paul Brunton (1898-1981) was the writer of several classics on the subject of the perennial philososphy, the perspective that views each of the world's religious traditions as sharing a single, universal truth on which all religious knowledge and doctrine are founded. Drawing on Vedanta and Buddhist teachings from Asia, Brunton's 11 books have been read consistently for 80 years, with an estimated 2 million copies sold. Together with the other books in the Paul Brunton series to be published by North Atlantic Books, The Wisdom of the Overself will appeal to spiritual seekers interested in traditional Asian philosophy as well as modern nondualist approaches such as that of Eckhart Tolle and contemporary Buddhists like Thich Nhat Hanh, Jack Kornfield, and others.

Inspired by Paul Brunton's years spent with sages in Asia, The Wisdom of the Overselfand its companion volumeThe Hidden Teaching Beyond Yoga were written at the request of these remarkable teachers, who recognized that Brunton had a significant role to play in the transmission of traditional wisdom to the West. Hereis a profound re-creation of these teachings, brought to life and made accessible by Brunton's insights. In print since the 1940s, Brunton's works are considered to be among the most comprehensive, clear, and practical guides on the path to enlightenment.

Brunton unfolds the grand vision for human development by investigating consciousness as the source of all experience; how to move from ego-centered life to the transcendent reality; the interplay of karma, free will, and grace; the nature of evil and suffering; how to awaken intuition and penetrative insight; the passage through death to rebirth; and psychic experiences and mystic visions. He also provides seven ultramystic exercises to open the door to higher consciousness, including a healing meditation on the sun; practices for transforming the future, dream, and sleep; and a meditation on the timeless self. These techniques lead to the deepest spiritual realizations-to the true ""Wisdom of the Overself.""

This new edition has been updated to incorporate Brunton's final revisions. It includes a new foreword plus supplementary reading material selected from the author's archives by the Paul Brunton Philosophic Foundation.

Contents Foreword by the Paul Brunton Philosophic Foundation

1. Prefatory

2. The Meaning of Mentalism

3. The Birth of the Universe 4. Studies in Dreams 5. The Metaphysics of Sleep 6. The Secret of the ""I"" 7. The Scorpion of Death 8. The Immortal Overself

9. The Shadows of Evil and Suffering 10. The War and the World 11. The World-Mind 12. The Unveiling of Reality

13. Initiation into Mystical Experience

14. The Yoga of the Discerning Mind

15. The Mystical Phenomena of Meditation

16. Some Fruits of Philosophy Appendix- Additional Resources from The Notebooks of Paul Brunton, Compiled by the Paul Brunton Philosophic Foundation Editors"

By: Paul Brunton
Imprint: North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 227mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 689g
ISBN: 9781583949146
ISBN 10: 1583949143
Pages: 456
Publication Date: 01 June 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

PAUL BRUNTON (1898-1981) is one of the twentieth century's most brilliant spiritual writers. Generally recognized as having introduced yoga and meditation to the West, he was the most popular and authoritative source of information on Eastern philosophies, gurus, and meditation systems from the mid-'30s to the '60s. His books have sold over two million copies in 17 languages.In 1954, he withdrew from public life and continued writing the material that was posthumously published asThe Notebooks of Paul Brunton--a truly East-West spiritual philosophy. Written with the passion of an authentic pioneer and the thoughtfulness of a seasoned practitioner, his work is re-emerging as a beacon for all contemporary seekers.