Eastern Wisdom Western Soul: 111 Meditations for Everyday Enlightenment

by Richard Singer

Overview

Bridges Spiritual Enlightenment of the East with the Mind and Soul of the West.
Spiritual enlightenment from the Far East has taught the world that true happiness and peace comes from within a wisdom that transcends time and boundaries. As each new generation struggles to find happiness in an ever-changing world overrun by technology and media, few take the inward path to deep, long-lasting peace.

Richard Singer, a psychotherapist, has studied hundreds of Eastern-based writings and given them new life in today s world for people looking to apply this wisdom to the stressful and frustrating aspects of the 21st century. Based on the words of Gandhi, the Dalai Lama, Buddha, Lao-Tzu, and others, Richard Singer has illuminated some of the most profound Eastern quotes with 111 meditations and contemporary applications. Each selection acts as a seed that he expands upon to create a practical meditation for a real-life situation, enabling you to recognize and accept the inner peace of your true being . . . right here, right now.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780875168944
Publisher:	DeVorss & Company
Publication date:	09/05/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	200
File size:	848 KB

About the Author

Richard Singer is an award winning author, trained psychotherapist, and most importantly a seeker of truth. He continuously searches for wisdom to use in his life, as well as helping other human beings in their precious journey. He has studied Eastern Psychology, Buddhist Healing, and Non-Violence at the Doctoral Level; in addition, he has spent years devoted to the study of wisdom recorded throughout history. He seeks to impart this knowledge to the world through his writing. His primary purpose is to benefit humanity in any way possible. Richard states that, My books are not only for reading, they are meant to be lived. Richard resides in the Pennsylvania area.

Richard Singer is first of all a real human being who is quite faulty and still struggles with life on a daily basis, however on a worldly basis he is an award winning author, trained psychotherapist, Asst. Professor of Human and Social Services, and most importantly a seeker of truth. He continuously searches for wisdom to use in his life, as well as helping other human beings in their precious journey. He has studied Eastern Psychology, Buddhist Healing, and Non-Violence at the Doctoral Level; in addition, he has spent years devoted to the study of wisdom recorded throughout history. He seeks to impart this knowledge to the world through his writing. His primary purpose is to benefit humanity in any way possible. Richard states that My books are not only for reading, they are meant to be lived. Richard has written two meditation books and co-authored an inspirational children's book. He consistently supports human beings in their search for purpose and passion in life. Richard passionately believes in equality among all human beings. "After all we only have one race; the Human Race."

He has been featured in many magazines, on various radio and television shows including BBC News in London and his books have been widely reviewed specifically by Library Journal, Martha Stewart's Body and Soul Magazine and many other review forums.

He is available for speaking engagements, radio and television interviews and print articles concerning his writing.  www.richardsingerjr.com

Table of Contents

Foreword Tom Butler-Bowdon xiii

Acknowledgments xvii

Introduction xix

Preface: Organization and Purpose of this Book xxi

Mindfulness 3

Truth 17

Change 31

Ego ∼ Illusion 45

Our True Nature 59

Unity ∼ Oneness 73

Simplicity 87

Compassion 101

Anger and Resentment 115

Death 129

Enlightenment 143

The Twelve Steps Based on Eastern Wisdom 159

Suggested Reading for Further Exploration 164

About the Author 166