Autobiography of a Yogi - Couverture souple

Paramahansa Yogananda

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0876120796 ISBN 13 : 9780876120798

Editeur : Self-Realization Fellowship,U.S., 1998

Synopsis

Autobiography of a Yogi Considered a classic in its field since it was first published in 1946, this perennial bestseller has introduced countless readers to the science and philosophy of yoga meditation. This edition includes a final chapter on the closing years of Yogananda's life. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

When AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI first appeared in 1946 it was acclaimed as a landmark work in its field. With engaging candour eloquence and wit Paramahansa Yogananda narrates the inspiring chronicle of his life - the experiences of his remarkable childhood encounters with many saints and sages during his youthful search throughout India for an illumined teacher ten years of training in the hermitage of a revered yoga master and the thirty years that he lived and taught in America. He records as well his meetings with Mahatma Gandhi Rabindranath Tagore Luther Burbank the Catholic stigmatist Therese Neumann and other celebrated spiritual personalities of East and West. Also included is extensive material that he added after the first edition came out in 1946 with a final chapter on the closing years of his life. AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI is at once a delightful account of an exceptional life and a profound introduction to the ancient science of Yoga and its tradition of meditation. Clearly explaining the subtle but definite laws behind the natural events of everyday life as well as the extraordinary events considered miraculous the author reveals the scientific foundation underlying the great religious paths of both East and West. His absorbing life story thus becomes the background for a penetrating and unforgettable look at the ultimate mysteries of human existence. Considered a modern spiritual classic this book has been translated into eighteen languages and is used as a text and reference work in numerous colleges and universities. A perennial best-seller since it was first published sixty years ago AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI has found its way into the hearts of millions of readers around the world.

Revue de presse :

A must read for all age groups. iam not at all spritual person , even though i didn't ordered it my self my mom did.i just found this book in my home or now can say the book found me.i opened it to move some pages but happened to read it and can say that i a non spritual person like this book soo much that i can read it again and again.its not book aimed at converting someone,its a really intersting book to read ,full of very exicting,interesting experiences.A must read for all age groups. --student Dec 25, 2011

a must read book this book is outstanding... one should read it at-least once in their life time. its is a merger of science and spirituality, and explains alot of spiritual experiences in scientific way. those who are seekers will be benefited in their own individual growth as it is highly recommended by many spiritual masters. --neetu Jul 3, 2014

A beautifully authored book and a timeless classic. More of an enthralling adventure rather than some faux-religious book. Doesn't enforce any particular form of worship and very secular in approach. --Dr. Aditya Dec 16, 2012

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Self-Realization Fellowship,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0876120796
• ISBN 13: 9780876120798
• Reliure: Poche
• Nombre de pages: 604