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Welcome. This site is intended to serve as a resource center for information about the lives and teachings of the mystics. In the Menu on the left, click on "The Mystics" for the recently revised text of a book originally published under the title, History of Mysticism. I have not attempted to reproduce the original illustrations here, but those wishing to have a PDF copy of the book, containing all the illustrations, may request it by sending an email to: abhayananda@bellsouth.net with "History of Mysticism" in the Subject line. The ebook will be sent as an attachment by return email.
Next in the Menu, "Thomas á Kempis: On The Love of God" contains an excerpt from a version I did of The Imitation of Christ.
"Songs In Praise of God" are just that.
Body And Soul: Perspectives On The Origin of Mind And Matter, is the most recent summary of my thought on this subject. Much of the material contained in my book, Reflections On The Soul, appears here in a somewhat condensed and slightly altered form—without the emphasis on Plotinus. Reflections On The Soul is still available for sale as a paperback at amazon.com and on amazon's Kindle for those who want to delve more deeply into the thought of Plotinus, but this version, under the title, Body And Soul, will be available free on this website (see Menu on the left), and as a free ebook on request.
Here is a listing of the ebooks available in PDF format free of charge:
1. HISTORY OF MYSTICISM: The Unchanging Testament (also available on the Kindle reader)
2. JNANESHVAR: The Life and Works of The Celebrated Thirteenth Century Indian Mystic-Poet.
3. DATTATREYA: The Song of the Avadhut.
4. BODY AND SOUL: Perspectives On The Origin of Mind And Matter
Just send me an email at: abhayananda@bellsouth.net, with the title of the book requested in the Subject line, and I will send you the ebook as an attachment by return email. Questions or comments may also be addressed to me at this email address.
Also see my books in print, which may be ordered through any online bookseller:
1. The Supreme Self by Swami Abhayananda
2. The Wisdom of Vedanta by Swami Abhayananda
3. Mysticism And Science by Swami Abhayananda
4. Thomas á Kempis: On The Love of God by Swami Abhayananda
5. The Divine Universe by Swami Abhayananda
6. Reflections On The Soul by Swami Abhayananda
Reflections On The Soul is currently available for purchase at amazon.com online bookstore, and on the Kindle reader. Its subtitle is: Variations On A Theme By Plotinus. Plotinus, as you probably know, was a Roman mystic-philosopher of the 3rd century who offers the same rich depth of enlightened understanding as that found in the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and in the teachings of many Eastern sages of modern times. My book is based on, though not strictly faithful to, the metaphysical perspective of Plotinus; for, of course, we are no longer confined to a third century view of the natural world; we have learned much about our world and our cosmic environment since that time. A metaphysics for today must therefore take into account, not only the extraordinary 'spiritual' vision of Plotinus, but the accumulated 'scientific' knowledge of today as well. I think you will find that Reflections On The Soul marvellously accomplishes this synthesis in an innovative and thoroughly satisfying way.
Inspired by spiritual vision and classical wisdom, yet addressed to the empirical concerns of the contemporary thinker, this book is a treasury of clearsighted solutions to the questions that trouble the modern seeker. And so, I earnestly and enthusiastically invite you to this surprisingly rich and lovingly prepared banquet of Divine knowledge-containing dishes both ancient and modern. I am confident that you will enjoy therein much savory and satisfying nourishment for the Soul.
Reflections On The Soul:
Variations On A Theme By Plotinus
by Swami Abhayananda
ISBN: 1-4515-622-5
Paperback, 6"X 9", 200 pages
Retail price: $16.95
Available at: www.amazon.com
Also available as an ebook on amazon's Kindle reader: $6.00