Beyond the Gods

Beyond the Gods
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ISBN-10 : 1003442617
ISBN-13 : 9781003442615
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Book Synopsis Beyond the Gods by : John Blofeld

Download or read book Beyond the Gods written by John Blofeld and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1974 Beyond the Gods argues that true mystics transcend religious boundaries, and that Eastern mysticism has increasing relevance for the troubled minds and spirits of the West. Blofeld's approach is a highly personal one based on encounters with monks, lamas, and recluses in their mountain retreats. He also includes a vivid description of the Chinese religious scene and chapters on the mystical practices of Taoism, Ch'an (Zen) and the Tantric Buddhism of Tibet. The book seeks to answer broader questions like - what has Eastern mysticism to offer the West, how can we free ourselves from the pressures of modern life or benefit from eastern methods of cultivating the sublime mystical experience? This is an interesting read for scholars and researchers of Buddhism, Taoism, and religion in general.


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