The Quest of the Overself

Informationen zum Autor Born in London in 1898, Paul Brunton published thirteen books between 1935 and 1952. He is generally recognized as having introduced yoga and meditation to the West, and for presenting their philosophical background in non-technical language. He died in Switzerland (where he lived for 20 years) in 1981. Klappentext 'By far the safest and most rational exposition of Eastern metaphysics and the practice of mental discipline that I have read.' SpectatorThe Quest of the Overself shows Western readers how to achieve serenity of mind, control of thought and desire, and the power to use higher forces by means of simple exercises. Zusammenfassung 'By far the safest and most rational exposition of Eastern metaphysics and the practice of mental discipline that I have read.' SpectatorThe Quest of the Overself shows Western readers how to achieve serenity of mind, control of thought and desire, and the power to use higher forces by means of simple exercises.

Product details

• Authors: P Brunton, Paul Brunton
• Publisher: Rider
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.03.2003
• EAN: 9781844130412
• ISBN: 978-1-84413-041-2
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 216 mm x 26 mm
• Subjects: Travel > Travelogues, traveller's tales; PHILOSOPHY / General, Philosophy, coping with stress, Mind, body, spirit: meditation and visualization, Yoga (as a philosophy), Coping with / advice about stress