Influential Writing presented by Gary Eagle
With humility an respect I would like to share some writings that I consider worth your investigation.
I have provided a short introduction to the life and works of the author, this is purely some notes that I pray will inspire you to investigate there writings yourself.
In some instances I have prepared and shared a personal meditation I used personally and think you may find useful.
Below is a list of several inspirational spiritual writings from various traditions. These books have deeply influenced millions of people around the world.
- “The Practice of the Presence of God” by Brother Lawrence: A collection of his conversations, letters, and maxims centered on maintaining a constant, loving awareness of God.
- “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle: This book explores the concept of living fully in the present moment as a way to attain spiritual enlightenment.
- “Autobiography of a Yogi” by Paramahansa Yogananda: This book introduces the reader to the ancient science of Yoga and its tradition of meditation.
- “Tao Te Ching” by Lao Tzu: A central text in Taoism, it consists of brief, profound verses about the nature of life, the universe, and how to live.
- “The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran: A collection of poetic essays covering all aspects of human experience.
- “Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis: This book explains the fundamental teachings of Christianity, making it accessible for believers and non-believers alike.
- “The Bhagavad Gita”: A 700-verse part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It presents a synthesis of Hindu ideas about dharma, theistic bhakti, and the yogic ideals of moksha.
- “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho: A novel following a young Andalusian shepherd in his journey to the pyramids of Egypt, after having a recurring dream of finding a treasure there.
- “A Course in Miracles” by Helen Schucman: This is a self-study spiritual thought system that teaches the way to Love and Forgiveness.
- “The Seven Storey Mountain” by Thomas Merton: An autobiography of Merton’s spiritual journey towards becoming a Trappist monk.
- “The Dhammapada”: A collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best known Buddhist scriptures.
Please note that the interpretation of these writings can vary widely, and each reader may find different texts to be personally meaningful. Spiritual exploration is a highly personal journey, and what resonates deeply with one individual may not do so for another.