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Children of Immortal Bliss: A New Perspective on Our True Identity Based on the Ancient Vedanta Philosophy of India

Name: Children of Immortal Bliss: A New Perspective on Our True Identity Based on the Ancient Vedanta Philosophy of India
Author: Paul Hourihan
ISBN: 9781931816083

by Paul Hourihan, Anna Hourihan

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Overview

In this clear introduction to the Vedanta philosophy of India, you'll discover a new perspective that can bring inner peace, inner strength and improve your relationships for a happier life. This spiritual study written by Paul Hourihan, an American, introduces these ancient teachings in a way that Westerners, in particular, can easily relate to and understand.

Reviewers and readers have called it "a must-read for spiritual seekers everywhere," "a jewel for the spiritually-inspired reader," and "a gem." According to Robert Ellwood, Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Religion, University of Southern California, "Children of Immortal Bliss is a splendid introduction to Vedanta for the average person, presenting this Indian tradition simply, and with the use of ideas and illustrations that will make sense of it to a wide audience."

This study includes an overview of the mysticism of India, and provides a summary of the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga system of thought. Using the teachings of the Upanishads, Dr. Hourihan covers the main principles of this perennial philosophy. The last section demonstrates the universality of these teachings through confirmations from the masters of other spiritual traditions--Lao Tzu, Meister Eckhart, Plotinus, and the Sufis of Islam.

Over a period of 15 years Dr. Hourihan gave many courses and talks on the world's mystical traditions, including Vedanta. This book is derived from transcripts of these lectures. With a strong experiential background and lifelong interest in the field of mysticism, along with a Ph.D. in Literature, Hourihan, an American, was well qualified to introduce these ancient teachings to Western readers looking for guidance and personal transformation.

The practical application of this philosophy is the means for those of all faiths to realize their identity as Children of Immortal Bliss.

Synopsis

More than ever before, we in the West are discovering the value and practicality of the teachings of the East. In "Children of Immortal Bliss" Paul Hourihan, who was a long-time American student of Vedanta, presents the venerable Indian teachings of Vedanta with illustrations and examples that make sense of them to Westerners in particular. In his own inimitable way, he shows how the profound, yet practical, teachings of Vedanta give meaning and understanding to our lives.

This study includes an overview of the mysticism of India, and provides a summary of the "Bhagavad Gita" and the Yoga system of thought. Using the teachings of the Upanishads, Dr. Hourihan covers the main principles of this perennial philosophy and the core concepts that flow from them. The last section demonstrates the universality of these teachings through confirmations from the masters of other spiritual traditions--Lao Tzu, Meister Eckhart, Plotinus, and the Sufis of Islam.

Over a period of 15 years, Dr. Hourihan gave many courses and talks on the world's mystical traditions, including the Vedanta philosophy. This book is derived mainly from transcripts of these lectures. With a strong experiential background and lifelong interest in the field of mysticism, along with a PhD. in Literature, Hourihan, an American, was well qualified to introduce these ancient teachings to Western readers.

As Robert Ellwood, Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Religion, University of Southern California, states, "Children of Immortal Bliss" is a splendid introduction to Vedanta for the average person, presenting this Indian tradition simply, and with the use of ideas and illustrations that will make senseof it to a wide audience."

Early reviewers and readers have called it "a must-read for spiritual seekers everywhere," "a jewel for the spiritually-inspired reader," and "a gem."

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Vedanta, a still little-known school of Hindu thought, may be said to have reached its apogee in the first quarter of the 20th century. Modern Vedanta, as interpreted by Swami Vivekananda, emphasizes peace between and among various sects and religions, as well as meditational practices rooted in ancient Hinduism. Hourihan attempts to reintroduce Vedanta to the public, reinvigorating its ideas for a modern audience.

About the Author, Paul Hourihan

For 45 years, Paul Hourihan, an award-winning author, was committed to the spiritual path and was a serious student of the world’s great mystical traditions, particularly the Vedanta philosophy of India. With a Ph.D. in Literature and a strong passion for conveying the truth of mysticism, he shows in his own inimitable way the practicality of these profound and universal teachings for living a life of peace and fulfillment.