James Swartz Libros

This complete guide to enlightenment presents the wisdom of the ancient science of self-inquiry, a time-tested means for achieving spiritual freedom. The author convincingly refutes the popular view that enlightenment is a unique state of consciousness and debunks a host of other myths. In his straightforward style he reveals proven methods for purifying the mind, and takes the reader from the beginning to the end of the spiritual path, patiently unfolding the logic of self-inquiry.

The counterintuitive, radical message of Vedanta, the ancient science of self-inquiry, is that reality is non-dual consciousness. What this means and how it benefits people in their quest for freedom from limitation is the subject of this inspirational book. In an accessible style, James Swartz's new book develops teachings introduced in his popular first one, How to Attain Enlightenment, covering topics such as values and the enlightened person, dharma and the essence of enlightenment, and the relationship between consciousness, the individual, and the total. Demystifying enlightenment, Swartz makes Vedanta understandable to all.

The core teachings of Vedanta are eternal. They were revealed several thousand years before the Christian era. As a means of enlightenment, Vedanta evolved slowly since then as great minds contributed dispassionately to the teaching tradition, which reached perfection in the eighth century. Just as nobody is trying to invent a new wheel, no one can improve Vedanta, because it does what it purports to do: set us free of our sense of limitation. This book demystifies the topic of enlightenment. Although it is inspirational, it is not just another vague inspirational read. It is written in a simple style that I believe will make the science of Self-inquiry accessible to seekers and finders everywhere.

Ramana Maharshi's Sat Darshanam was revealed in the middle of the twentieth century, and the Kena Upanishad was revealed seven thousand years ago by an unknown seer, yet the self-evident truth that both reveal is timeless. To properly set foot on the path of knowledge means that one should not ignore the mind, attempt to transcend or remove it, but to cultivate it assiduously by gradually shifting one's attention from one's person - the "I-sense" - to Being itself, which is seemingly hidden "behind" the mind.s commentary is dedicated to Ramana Maharshi, whose teachings about the nature of freedom have been largely misunderstood by Western seekers who fail to grasp that Ramana does not endorse the view that liberation is a discrete experience of one's innermost Self, Existence shining as Awareness.

Exploring the essence of love, this ancient Sanskrit text delves into the concept of non-dual, unconditional love as the true nature of every being. It examines the various forms of love and offers insights on achieving pure, unconditional love. By understanding the true nature of love, readers are guided to embrace self-love as the ultimate source of lasting happiness. This profound work reveals the knowledge necessary to fulfill the heart's innate longing for love and connection.

Focusing on the evolution of drug policy in the United States, this book spans from the early 1900s to the present, offering a rich historical and social context. It highlights the complex narratives of significant events and individuals, revealing the colorful and often tragic stories that have shaped drug legislation and public perception over the decades.

Auf der Suche nach Erleuchtung. Für unsere westliche Kultur ist die Idee der Erleuchtung noch relativ neu, wir stecken sozusagen noch in den Kinderschuhen. Deshalb möchte James Swartz uns helfen ´den Hunger des Herzens´ mithilfe der Vedanta-Lehre dauerhaft zu stillen. Das Buch präsentiert diese umfassende Lehre in klarer, moderner Sprache und räumt mit alten Vorurteilen auf. Er nimmt den Leser an die Hand und führt ihn durch grundlegende Definitionen der Lehre, zeigt ihm, wie er sich selbst befreien kann, selbst erkennt und schließlich sich selbst gewahr wird. Wie das Individuum mit diesen Erkenntnissen umgehen sollte, wie Karma Yoga auf diesem Weg helfen kann, welche Bedeutung die Werte für uns Menschen haben und was die Liebe mit all dem zu tun hat, erfahren wir in diesem modernen Grundlagenwerk des Vedanta.