Essence with the Elixir of Enlightenment

Almaas, A

ISBN 10: 1578630444 / ISBN 13: 9781578630448

Published by Red Wheel/Weiser, 1998

About this Item

Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLK; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 324. . 1998. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Seller Inventory # V9781578630448

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Essence with the Elixir of Enlightenment
• Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1578630444
• ISBN 13: 9781578630448
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

"The revolutionary" book of "Western and Eastern approaches to psychological and spiritual development" is combined with a text on overcoming challenges (Yoga Journal).

Essence, H. A. Almaas's groundbreaking book weaving together modern psychology and ancient spiritual teaching is offered in this special edition with an introduction addressing contemporary obstacles on the journey to enlightenment. The Elixir of Enlightenment is directed toward students on the path who are frustrated by either the spiritual or psychological barriers that Western life can present. Almaasdiscusses the values and shortcomings of spiritual training, and explores why an impasse may occur. Then he reveals how a precise understanding of your own personality can free your inner resources so that your essential being can lead you toward enlightenment.

About the Author

A. H. Almaas is the pen name of A. Hameed Ali, a Kuwaiti American author and spiritual teacher who writes about and teaches an approach to spiritual development informed by modern psychology and therapy which he calls the Diamond Approach. "Almaas" is the Arabic word for "diamond". Almaas is originally from Kuwait.