Overview
In Stealing Fire from the Gods, Dr. Rechtshaffer draws upon many years of experience, both as a Buddhist practitioner and teacher, and as a therapist, to offer a fresh description of Buddhist meditation as an expression of our deepest spiritual longing. This very readable book integrates a deep understanding of Buddhist meditation with insights from Western psychology, and addresses both the powers and the potential blindspots of each tradition. The Buddhist teachings go to the heart of what we want most-to meet the larger being that we are and to ignite the fire of our aliveness. Here we discover that the enlightened energy and intelligence that we've attributed to our gods, is the very same energy and intelligence that burns in each of our hearts. Stealing Fire from the Gods reveals the way to insight, freedom, and love, and will inspire those seeking to follow a spiritual way of life.
Full Product Details
Author: Ira Rechtshaffer
Publisher: Indras Net
Imprint: Indras Net
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.390kg
ISBN: 9781735983509
ISBN 10: 1735983500
Pages: 338
Publication Date: 20 November 2020
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
This is a most extraordinary book, one that will inform, reassure, guide, and inspire anyone seeking to follow a spiritual way of life today. ...Reginald Ray If you have had a bit of therapy, done some meditation, or are just curious, this is a good book to read. There's much to learn here. ...Charlie Fisher, PhD Read this book as an instruction manual for living a meaningful life in these challenging times. ... Reb Simcha Raphael, PhD, Highly recommended to all spiritual seekers, regardless of religious affiliation. ... James Sacamano, MD,
"""This is a most extraordinary book, one that will inform, reassure, guide, and inspire anyone seeking to follow a spiritual way of life today.""...Reginald Ray ""If you have had a bit of therapy, done some meditation, or are just curious, this is a good book to read. There's much to learn here.""...Charlie Fisher, PhD ""Read this book as an instruction manual for living a meaningful life in these challenging times.""... Reb Simcha Raphael, PhD, ""Highly recommended to all spiritual seekers, regardless of religious affiliation.""... James Sacamano, MD,"
""This is a most extraordinary book, one that will inform, reassure, guide, and inspire anyone seeking to follow a spiritual way of life today.""...Reginald Ray ""If you have had a bit of therapy, done some meditation, or are just curious, this is a good book to read. There's much to learn here.""...Charlie Fisher, PhD ""Read this book as an instruction manual for living a meaningful life in these challenging times.""... Reb Simcha Raphael, PhD, ""Highly recommended to all spiritual seekers, regardless of religious affiliation.""... James Sacamano, MD,
Author Information
Ira Rechtshaffer holds a Ph.D. in Buddhist studies and has been a Buddhist practitioner for four decades. He practiced Zen Buddhism in Japan for four years and has been a practitioner of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism since 1976. He has taught Buddhism in various seminaries, contemplative centers, and graduate programs, and conducts workshops on mindfulness meditation and embodied presence. As a practicing psychotherapist he works with individuals and groups, integrating Buddhist and Western psychology. His website is: http: //www.wayofthemandala.com and he can be reached at irarex007@att.net.
