Christian Exercises in Eastern Form
Truly a one-of-a-kind, how-to-do-it book, this small volume responds to
a very real hunger for self-awareness and holistic living. It consists
of a series of spiritual exercises for entering the contemplative state
-- blending psychology, spiritual therapy, and practices from both
Eastern and Western traditions.
Anthony de Mello offers here an unparalleled approach to inner peace
that brings the whole person to prayer -- body and soul, heart and
mind, memory and imagination. In forty-seven exercises that teach things
such as awareness of physical sensations, stillness, healing of hurtful
memories, and consciousness of self and world, de Mello succeeds in
helping all who have ever experienced prayer as difficult, dull, or
frustrating. The essential key, he notes, is to journey beyond mere
thought-forms and discover satisfying new depths in prayer from the
heart. This allows for a greater sense of awareness amid silence, and
disposes the one who prays to untold riches, spiritual fulfillment, and
ultimately, a mystical experience of God-centeredness. Drawing on
Scripture, as well as insights from Eastern and Western spiritual
masters, the author has a unique appeal that transcends time, culture,
and religious background.
For many years a bestseller in the English language, Sadhana has now
been translated into more than two dozen foreign languages. Readers the
world over have eagerly received this sincere spiritual leader, who has
led many toward the wealth of insight and spirit that dwells within
them.
