Heartfulness Way
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"A must-read for anyone interested in incorporating meditation into their lifestyle." ¿¿Sanjay Gupta, MD, chief medical correspondent for CNN Heartfulness is an ideal, a spiritual way of living by and from the heart that is inclusive of all ideologies, beliefs, and religions. In this heart-centered book, a student in conversation with his teacher, Kamlesh D. Patel¿affectionately known as Daaji, the fourth and current spiritual guide of the century-old Heartfulness tradition¿present a unique method of meditation with the power to facilitate an immediate, tangible spiritual experience, irrespective of a person's faith.
Our modern, fast-paced world can be an overwhelming place. Every day, we're bombarded with messages telling us that in order to be happy, fulfilled, and worthy, we must be better, do more, and accumulate as much material wealth as possible. Most of us move through our busy lives with our minds full of these ideas,...
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Kamlesh D. Patel, known widely as Daaji, is the fourth and current spiritual guide of the global Heartfulness movement. His teachings arise from his personal experience on the path of Heartfulness, while reflecting his deep spirit of inquiry and respect for the world's great spiritual traditions and scientific advancements. Daaji practiced pharmacy in New York City, NY, for over three decades before being named the successor in a century-old lineage of spiritual masters. Fulfilling the many duties of a modern-day guru, he travels widely, extending his support to spiritual seekers everywhere. A self-professed student of spirituality, he devotes much of his time and energy to research in the field of consciousness and spirituality, approaching the subject with scientific methodology—a practical approach that stems from his own experience and mastery in the field.
Content
- Intro
- Foreword
- Preface
- Introduction
- Part 1: Why Heartfulness
- 1. The Seeker's Journey
- 2. Demystifying Meditation
- Attitude
- Yogic Transmission
- Part 2: Practicing Heartfulness
- 3. Meditation
- When and Where to Meditate
- The Meditative Posture
- Relaxation
- How to Meditate
- How Long to Meditate
- The Meditative State
- 4. Cleaning
- Doing the Cleaning
- 5. Prayer
- Connecting Through Prayer
- The Heartfulness Prayer
- Part 3: The Guru
- 6. Role of the Guru
- Conclusion
- Experience Heartfulness
- Glossary
- Notes
