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.
