Conquest of Mind: Take Charge of Your Thoughts and Reshape Your Life Through Meditation (Essential Easwaran Library)
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (884 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1586380478 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"An escape from Freudian desires" according to C. Hayward. Conquest of Mind is a beautifully poetic book, but also very meaningful and helpful. Like Freud, Eknath shows how our lives are ruled by desires and impulses. Unlike Freud, however, Eknath offers us hope, and a method, for escaping from them. His simple method for retraining the mind through meditation and thought control works for anybody, no matter what your religion is. I highly recommend this book to anybody looking to better your life. His methods of t. Conquer your mind, control your life "Dwelling on oneself is the root cause of most personal problems. The more pre-occupied we are with our private fears, resentments, cravings - the more power they have over us."This is quite an exceptional book. The core purpose of the book is to discover the art of training the mind how to respond to life's challenges. The mind can be changed and controlled through meditation. While the major focus on changing and controlling the mind is through meditation. Finding Balance I loved Eknath Easwaran's book Conquest of Mind because it was so easy to read. I enjoyed his message even though it will take me years to discipline my mind to find peace. I can't help but be motivated, due to this book, to pursue the conquest of my mind. Mr. Easwaran is a great teacher. I hope to be a good student. In this time of war and confusion we need more teachers like him. Better yet, we need more students. This book has nothing to due with religio
"I have long found the writings of Eknath Easwaran to be models of clarity, simplicity, and practicality." --Andrew Weil, MD
Best of all, these opportunities to grow stronger spiritually arise not only during meditation but throughout the day. Whether working with difficult colleagues, going out to eat, or responding to a child’s needs, readers learn how to try out different, wiser choices. Getting caught in unwanted thoughts and emotions can feel like an inevitable part of life. Training the mind is life’s biggest adventure, and Conquest of Mind shows how this practice brings deepening relationships, increasing vitality, and a greater sense of purpose.. With humor and empathy, Easwaran places timeless teachings from the Buddha and