Advaita the Writer

Advaita the Writer
Author: Ken Spillman
Publisher: Tulika Books
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2011
Genre: Authors
ISBN: 9788181469663

A story about the love of books, the power of the imagination, of literary heroes and of the birth of dreams.

Almost Single

Almost Single
Author: Advaita Kala
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2009
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0553386107

A bestseller in India and featured in the "Washington Post" and "Los Angeles Times," this debut novel introduces a smart, irreverent young woman searching for independence, love, and matrimony in a society bound by tradition.

The Advaita Tradition in Indian Philosophy

The Advaita Tradition in Indian Philosophy
Author: Candradhara Śarmā
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Total Pages: 300
Release: 1996
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9788120813120

The present work is a comparative and critical study of Shunyavada, Vijnanavada, Advaita Vedanta and Kashmira Shaivism, the four main systems of Advaitavada or spiritual non-dualism which has been the most celebrated tradition in Indian philosophy. It is based on the author s study of original sources and when dealing with fundamental issues original texts are either quoted or referred to. The points of similarity and of difference among these systems are discussed in detail and with great clarity. Professor Sharma, with his unique gift of expressing abstruse metaphysical thoughts in a clear language, has eminently succeeded in correcting some misconceptions and in clarifying many difficult and obscure points about these systems. This work is indeed a masterly survey of Mahayana Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta and kashmira Shaivism which brings into rominence the author s original contributions some of which are of outstanding merit for a correct appreciation of the relation among these systems.The Advaita Tradition in Indian Philosophy will be found eminently useful by the students of philosophy in universities and colleges and also by all those who are interested in Buddhism, Vedanta and Kashmira Shaivism and who want a clear and accurate exposition of the development of the Advaita tradition in Indian philosophical thought.

The Six Ways of Knowing

The Six Ways of Knowing
Author: D. M. Datta
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Total Pages: 306
Release: 1997-01-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 812084081X

This book deals with the Vedanta standpoint, according to which there are six sources of knowledge. The conceptions of these different kinds of knowledge, with all the arguments given by the Vedantins to prove their independence and ultimacy, are critically discussed here in the light of modern Western concepts, and the attempt has been made to present the conclusions to students of Western Philosophy in a clear and lucid form. As the purpose of this work is to bring the problems, concepts and theories of the Vedantins within the focus of modern Western thought, the method adopted is one of critical analysis, comparison issues from extraneous aspects with which they are often associated.

A Hindu Theology of Liberation

A Hindu Theology of Liberation
Author: Anantanand Rambachan
Publisher: SUNY Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2014-11-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1438454554

Discusses Hindu Advaita Ved?nta as a philosophy of social justice for the modern world. This expansive and accessible work provides an introduction to the Hindu tradition of Advaita Ved?nta and brings it into discussion with contemporary concerns. Advaita, the non-dual school of Indian philosophy and spirituality associated with ?a?kara, is often seen as “other-worldly,” regarding the world as an illusion. Anantanand Rambachan has played a central role in presenting a more authentic Advaita, one that reveals how Advaita is positive about the here and now. The first part of the book presents the hermeneutics and spirituality of Advaita, using textual sources, classical commentary, and modern scholarship. The book’s second section considers the implications of Advaita for ethical and social challenges: patriarchy, homophobia, ecological crisis, child abuse, and inequality. Rambachan establishes how Advaita’s non-dual understanding of reality provides the ground for social activism and the values that advocate for justice, dignity, and the equality of human beings. “Rambachan has written an original, creative, and provocative book that will assure that Hinduism has a greater voice in the general arena of interreligious dialogue.” — Paul F. Knitter, Union Theological Seminary “This is an important contribution to the advancement of constructive work in Hindu theology, comparative theology, and the study of South Asian religious traditions. It has the potential to revolutionize how scholars view Hinduism generally, and Advaita Ved?nta in particular.” — Jeffery D. Long, Elizabethtown College

The Book of One

The Book of One
Author: Dennis Waite
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2010-05-11
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1846946255

A comprehensive, yet entertaining introduction to Advaita, the non-dual philosophy which provides a completely reasonable explanation for who we are and the nature of the universe. There are many self-help approaches promising enlightenment and happiness but most are illogical and lack any proven capability. Advaita has a guru-disciple tradition stretching back for several thousand years and can guarantee the sincere seeker a progressive path to self-realization. A 21st Century treatment of this ancient eastern philosophy, this book addresses all of the issues that are covered by both traditional teachers from the lineage of Shankara and by modern satsang teaching and Direct Path methods stemming from Ramana Maharshi and Krishna Menon. Topics are explained in an accessible and readable manner, using amusing quotations and stories along with an abundance of metaphors from a wide variety of sources.

Eladria

Eladria
Author: Rory B MacKay
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-09-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781739608934

A dire prophecy is fulfilled when terrorists attack the Royal Moon of Tahnadra. Forced to witness the execution of her father and the destruction of her home, seventeen year old Princess Eladria must flee to the planet, where she finds herself a fugitive in her own world. Lost in a hostile land ravaged by generations of war, Eladria encounters more danger than she could ever have imagined. While evading bounty hunters and hostile militia, a powerful race of beings existing outside of time and space implore her to travel to the Forbidden Land of Drantak. Eladria's mother, they claim, who disappeared when she was a child, is being held there as part of a dangerous experiment. An unknown foe is attempting to shatter the dimensional barriers and unleash a force of evil long ago banished from the mortal realm. With her planet in the midst of catastrophic collapse, Eladria and her shapeshifting maid join forces with an orphaned thief and an exiled mystic. Together they must avoid their pursuers and make a perilous journey from which none of them are likely to return.

Advaita Vedanta For Ordinary People

Advaita Vedanta For Ordinary People
Author: Stephan Kahler
Publisher: Australian Self Publishing Group
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2019-01-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1925908119

The ancient wisdom of Advaita Vedanta from the perspective of a psychologist with over 30 years of experience teaching Buddhism and Meditation. This book can be used as a manual for Yoga teachers, as the Yoga Philosophy presented is direct and practical. The book contains 10 colorful charts that condense the complex teachings in a comprehensive and humorous way. Author Stephan Kahlert says this book is not meant to be a thorough explanation of Advaita Vedanta rather its aim is to make it more accessible, bringing major Vedantic principles into an easy understandable format. At the end of the book there are eleven drawings that illustrate the teachings in a more informal way. Advaita Vedanta

Nothing Personal: Seeing Beyond the Illusion of a Separate Self

Nothing Personal: Seeing Beyond the Illusion of a Separate Self
Author: Nirmala
Publisher: Endless Satsang Foundation
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2010-01-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 145230436X

Advaita and nondual teachings are about finding the Truth. This Truth is not a dogma that you study; it is the Truth about life †the Truth about who you really are. This Truth is discovered, not learned. It is discovered through sincerely inquiring, Who am I? What you discover is that who you are has nothing to do with self-images or roles and everything to do with what you experience when you ask this question. What you discover is that who you think of yourself as is just that †a thought! And beyond that thought is a great Mystery †an experience of nothingness, which is your true nature.Nothing Personal leads you to the experience of your true nature and helps you explore its depth. Through exposition, questions and dialogues, it brings you to a place of realization of the Truth: you are that spacious Awareness in which everything appears, including your thoughts and feelings. Your thoughts and feelings do not define you but merely appear within Consciousness along with everything else. This Consciousness is who you are.Nothing Personal offers a gentle and persistent guide to seeing the underlying truth of your ultimate nature. In this concisely edited collection of satsang talks and dialogues, you are invited to honor the limitless love that is your true nature and to enjoy the sweet richness that is revealed when you give this Truth your undivided attention.From the introduction:Unlike most books, this one is not meant to add to your knowledge or understanding. It is about the Truth that cannot be spoken or written. Although the Truth cannot be contained in this or any other book, each word written here is intended to point you toward that Truth. Many of the words and ideas may seem paradoxical or contradictory because what they point to is larger than our conceptual frameworks. Many questions are asked, which are not answered anywhere in the book. Find out what the experience is like to ask yourself these questions, even if they leave you emptier of knowledge and understanding. In this emptying, you just may discover what you are looking for.The Truth is revealed when we allow ourselves to not know, so I invite you to set aside all that you know for the time being and allow yourself to look with innocent eyes at what the words are attempting to unveil. Take the time to experience the unspoken truth in each section before moving on to the next. Resist the temptation to read these words with your mind, which is likely to rush right past the Truth. Allow the words to sink into your heart and reveal the truth of who you are.