The Hidden Teaching Beyond Yoga: The Path to Self-Realization and Philosophic Insight, Volume 1

Marc Notes: This masterwork was inspired by Paul Brunton's years spent with wise sages in Asia, who recognised that he had a significant role to play in the transmission of Hindu Vedanta and Buddhism to the West. Biographical Note: 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 as "The 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. Brief Description: "Inspired by his time spent with wise sages in Asia in the 1930s, Paul Brunton (1898-1981) wrote The Hidden Teaching Beyond Yoga (and its companion volume The Wisdom of the Overself) at the request of these remarkable teachers, who recognized that he had a significant role to play in the transmission of Hindu Vedanta and Buddhism to the West. Brunton's books are a profound re-creation of the teachings of those two philosophical schools of thought, informed by the insights of deep meditation. Clearly written without the specialized vocabulary found in those traditions, the books speak directly to the contemporary spiritual seeker. The Hidden Teaching Beyond Yoga is a step-by-step guide to actually experiencing the spiritual truth that reality is formed within our consciousness rather than outside us in the world of material things. Brunton's expert analysis of perception, grounded in science, is designed to awaken us to our sacred foundation and to transform our personality into a mirror of that reality. Brunton prepares us for this journey by describing the attitudes, mental disciplines, and character traits that are beneficial for success in this quest. This new edition has been updated to incorporate the author's final revisions and includes an introduction by the Paul Brunton Philosophic Foundation. Contents Foreword by The Paul Brunton Philosophic Foundation 1. Beyond Yoga 2. The Ultimate Path 3. The Religious and Mystic Grades 4. The Hidden Philosophy of India 5. The Philosophical Discipline 6. The Worship of Words 7. The Search After Truth 8. The Revelation of Relativity 9. From Thing to Thought 10. The Secret of Space and Time 11. The Magic of the Mind 12. The Downfall of Materialism Epilogue: The Philosophic Life Appendix 1: Some Misconceptions Cleared Up Appendix 2: Additional Resources from The Notebooks of Paul Brunton, Compiled by the Paul Brunton Philosophic Foundation Editors"--Brief Description: "A classic work on yoga philosophy, originally published in 1941"--Review Quotes: "Paul Brunton ... has sought to throw a bridge across the chasm which separates yoga and pure ancient philosophy for searchers in the West."--"Dallas Times-Herald" ..". goes to the very roots of the mysteries of yoga and the mysteries of modern materialistic sciences.""--New Book Digest "Publisher Marketing: Inspired by his time spent with wise sages in Asia in the 1930s, Paul Brunton (1898-1981) wrote "The Hidden Teaching Beyond Yoga" (and its companion volume "The Wisdom of the Overself") at the request of these remarkable teachers, who recognized that he had a significant role to play in the transmission of Hindu Vedanta and Buddhism to the West. Brunton's books are a profound re-creation of the teachings of those two philosophical schools of thought, informed by the insights of deep meditation. Clearly written without the specialized vocabulary found in those traditions, the books speak directly to the contemporary spiritual seeker. "The Hidden Teaching Beyond Yoga" is a step-by-step guide to actually experiencing the spiritual truth that reality is formed within our consciousness rather than outside us in the world of material things. Brunton's expert analysis of perception, grounded in science, is designed to awaken us to our sacred foundation and to transform our personality into a mirror of that reality. Brunton prepares us for this journey by describing the attitudes, mental disciplines, and character traits that are beneficial for success in this quest. This new edition has been updated to incorporate the author's final revisions and includes an introduction by the Paul Brunton Philosophic Foundation. ContentsForeword by The Paul Brunton Philosophic Foundation1. Beyond Yoga 2. The Ultimate Path3. The Religious and Mystic Grades 4. The Hidden Philosophy of India5. The Philosophical Discipline6. The Worship of Words7. The Search After Truth 8. The Revelation of Relativity 9. From Thing to Thought 10. The Secret of Space and Time11. The Magic of the Mind 12. The Downfall of Materialism Epilogue: The Philosophic LifeAppendix 1: Some Misconceptions Cleared Up Appendix 2: Additional Resources from The Notebooks of Paul Brunton, Compiled by the Paul Brunton Philosophic Foundation Editors Contributor Bio:  Brunton, Paul Paul Brunton was one of the finest modern exponents of the world's sacred wisdom teachings, with a genius for expressing their truths for the modern Western reader.