Eknath Easwaran (1910–1999) is respected around the world as a teacher of meditation and an authentic guide to world wisdom. His method of passage meditation fits within any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle. 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 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.

• Introduction -- All shall rejoice -- Weak in love -- Inordinate affections -- great & thorough good -- Great things -- Nothing fuller -- He that loveth, runneth -- Love feels no burden -- Love is watchful -- Sing the song of love The law of love -- Love is subject -- Afterword / by Carol Flinders -- Index

"It is fascinating, enriching and interesting to have someone from outside the Christian tradition help us to be in touch with the riches of our own heritage. The breadth of this man's understanding of Christian spirituality is evidenced by the insightful use he makes of people like Augustine, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila, Tauler, Catherine of Genoa, and Mechthild of Magdeburg." -- Monos

Eknath Easwaran (1910–1999) is respected around the world as a teacher of meditation and an authentic guide to world wisdom. His method of passage meditation fits within any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle. 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 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.

• Introduction -- All shall rejoice -- Weak in love -- Inordinate affections -- great & thorough good -- Great things -- Nothing fuller -- He that loveth, runneth -- Love feels no burden -- Love is watchful -- Sing the song of love The law of love -- Love is subject -- Afterword / by Carol Flinders -- Index

"It is fascinating, enriching and interesting to have someone from outside the Christian tradition help us to be in touch with the riches of our own heritage. The breadth of this man's understanding of Christian spirituality is evidenced by the insightful use he makes of people like Augustine, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila, Tauler, Catherine of Genoa, and Mechthild of Magdeburg." -- Monos

Eknath Easwaran (1910–1999) is respected around the world as a teacher of meditation and an authentic guide to world wisdom. His method of passage meditation fits within any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle. 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 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.

• Introduction -- All shall rejoice -- Weak in love -- Inordinate affections -- great & thorough good -- Great things -- Nothing fuller -- He that loveth, runneth -- Love feels no burden -- Love is watchful -- Sing the song of love The law of love -- Love is subject -- Afterword / by Carol Flinders -- Index

"It is fascinating, enriching and interesting to have someone from outside the Christian tradition help us to be in touch with the riches of our own heritage. The breadth of this man's understanding of Christian spirituality is evidenced by the insightful use he makes of people like Augustine, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila, Tauler, Catherine of Genoa, and Mechthild of Magdeburg." -- Monos