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Truly a one-of-a-kind, how-to-do-it book, this small volume responds to a very real hunger for self-awareness and holistic living. It consists of a series of spiritual exercises for entering the contemplative state -- blending psychology, spiritual therapy, and practices from both Eastern and Western traditions.Anthony de Mello offers here an unparalleled approach to inner peace that brings thewholeperson to prayer -- body and soul, heart and mind, memory and imagination. In forty-seven exercises that teach things such as awareness of physical sensations, stillness, healing of hurtful memories, and consciousness of self and world, de Mello succeeds in helping all who have ever experienced prayer as difficult, dull, or frustrating. The essential key, he notes, is to journey beyond mere thought-forms and discover satisfying new depths in prayerfrom the heart. This allows for a greater sense of awareness amid silence, and disposes the one who prays to untold riches, spiritual fulfillment, and ultimately, a mystical experience of God-centeredness. Drawing on Scripture, as well as insights from Eastern and Western spiritual masters, the author has a unique appeal that transcends time, culture, and religious background.For many years a bestseller in the English language,Sadhanahas now been translated into more than two dozen foreign languages. Readers the world over have eagerly received this sincere spiritual leader, who has led many toward the wealth of insight and spirit that dwells within them.
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^dhana a Way to God CHRISTIAN EXERCISES IN EASTERN FORM paperback 3.00 $ ISBN 0-912422-46-7 Smyth sewn paperbound. 3.50 $ ISBN 0-912422-37-8 cloth bound. 4.50 $ ISBN 912422-38-6 A Way Sadhana: to God Christian Exercises in Eastern Form by Anthony de Mello, S.J. "Sadhana" (pronounced Sod'-ah-na) is an Indian word rich in meanings, such discipHne, as ercises, a technique, spiritual ex- an approach to God. This book presents many such exercises which lead one into prayer and explains them in a practical way. The author aims how to teach interested readers pray, through a series of practices from the Church's tradition, Spiritual Exercises, to drawn St. Ignatius' oriental techniques stemming from sources such as yoga or Zen Buddhism, and modern psychology. America there has been, a great and still gro,wing interest, among believers and In for North some decades, nonbelievers, in the Oriental methods of contemplation, and for entering the religions, exercises contemplative state. {continued on inside back cover) Anthony de Mello, SJ. SADHANA: A WAY TO GOD Christian Exercises in Eastern Form Cjhsl THE INSTITUTE OF JESUIT SOURCES St. Louis, 1978 in cooperation with Gujarat Sahitya Prakash Anand Press Anand, India Imprimi Potest: Bertram Philipps S.J. Praep. Prov. Bomb. Imprimatur: ^ C. Gomes S.J. Bishop of Ahmedabad January 24, 1978 5th Edition, to he sold only in North America Second printing, 1979 Third printing, 1980 The Institute of Jesuit Sources Fusz Memorial, St. Louis University 3700 West Pine Boulevard St.