Eknath Easwaran (1910-1999) is a teacher respected around the world as the author of passage meditation, and as an authentic guide to the timeless wisdom of the classics of Indian spirituality. His method of meditation brings universal truths into daily life. In 1961 Easwaran founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, which carries on his work today.Easwaran’s books include commentaries on the great saints and sages of the world’s traditions and have been translated into 26 languages. His translations of the Indian spiritual classics (The Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads, and The Dhammapada) have been widely acclaimed and are all bestsellers in their field, and more than 2 million copies of his books are in print.A gifted teacher who lived for many years in the West, Easwaran lived what he taught, giving him enduring appeal as a teacher and author of deep insight and warmth.

• Table of ContentsIntroduction 7Part One: Taking Charge of Your Thoughts1  Thinking in Freedom 132  Living Skills 233  Training the Mind 374  Juggling 45Part Two: Reshaping Your Life5  Learning to Swim 616  All Life Is Yoga 677  Tremendous Trifles 778  The Forces of Life 87Part Three: Strategies from the Buddha9  Obstacles & Opportunities 10510  Strategies for Freedom 127Part Four: Three Spiritual Strengths11 Determination 15312 Detachment 16513 Discrimination 181Part FiveAn Eight-Point Program 209

Eknath Easwaran (1910-1999) is a teacher respected around the world as the author of passage meditation, and as an authentic guide to the timeless wisdom of the classics of Indian spirituality. His method of meditation brings universal truths into daily life. In 1961 Easwaran founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, which carries on his work today.Easwaran’s books include commentaries on the great saints and sages of the world’s traditions and have been translated into 26 languages. His translations of the Indian spiritual classics (The Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads, and The Dhammapada) have been widely acclaimed and are all bestsellers in their field, and more than 2 million copies of his books are in print.A gifted teacher who lived for many years in the West, Easwaran lived what he taught, giving him enduring appeal as a teacher and author of deep insight and warmth.

• Table of ContentsIntroduction 7Part One: Taking Charge of Your Thoughts1  Thinking in Freedom 132  Living Skills 233  Training the Mind 374  Juggling 45Part Two: Reshaping Your Life5  Learning to Swim 616  All Life Is Yoga 677  Tremendous Trifles 778  The Forces of Life 87Part Three: Strategies from the Buddha9  Obstacles & Opportunities 10510  Strategies for Freedom 127Part Four: Three Spiritual Strengths11 Determination 15312 Detachment 16513 Discrimination 181Part FiveAn Eight-Point Program 209

Eknath Easwaran (1910-1999) is a teacher respected around the world as the author of passage meditation, and as an authentic guide to the timeless wisdom of the classics of Indian spirituality. His method of meditation brings universal truths into daily life. In 1961 Easwaran founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, which carries on his work today.Easwaran’s books include commentaries on the great saints and sages of the world’s traditions and have been translated into 26 languages. His translations of the Indian spiritual classics (The Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads, and The Dhammapada) have been widely acclaimed and are all bestsellers in their field, and more than 2 million copies of his books are in print.A gifted teacher who lived for many years in the West, Easwaran lived what he taught, giving him enduring appeal as a teacher and author of deep insight and warmth.

• Table of ContentsIntroduction 7Part One: Taking Charge of Your Thoughts1  Thinking in Freedom 132  Living Skills 233  Training the Mind 374  Juggling 45Part Two: Reshaping Your Life5  Learning to Swim 616  All Life Is Yoga 677  Tremendous Trifles 778  The Forces of Life 87Part Three: Strategies from the Buddha9  Obstacles & Opportunities 10510  Strategies for Freedom 127Part Four: Three Spiritual Strengths11 Determination 15312 Detachment 16513 Discrimination 181Part FiveAn Eight-Point Program 209