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Living the Yoga Life: Perspectives on Yoga Kindle Edition

by Abbot George Burke (Swami Nirmalananda Giri) (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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[Originally Perspectives on Yoga]

"Dive deep; otherwise you cannot get the gems at the bottom of the ocean. You cannot pick up the gems if you only float on the surface." -Sri Ramakrishna

Many people come to the joyous and liberating discovery of yoga and yoga philosophy, and then dive no deeper, resting on their first understanding of the atman, Brahman, the goal of yoga, and everything else the classic yoga philosophy teaches about "the way things are."

In Living the Yoga Life author Abbot George Burke shares the gems he has found from a lifetime of "diving deep." This collection of reflections and short essays addresses the key concepts of the yoga philosophy that are so easy to take for granted. Never content with the accepted cliches about yoga sadhana, the yoga life, the place of a guru, the nature of Brahman and our unity with It, Abbot George's insights on these and other facets of the yoga life will inspire, provoke, enlighten, and even entertain.

Abbot George has this to say about these perspectives: "This is not a book about the technique of yoga, but about the Yoga Life which makes the successful practice of yoga possible. Yoga is not just a practice or a philosophy; it is an entire way of life. And by yoga I mean the quest for liberation of the spirit, for Yoga is an eternal science intended to reveal and manifest the Eternal.

The topics include: Meditation, religion, karma, reincarnation, bhakti and jnana, kundalini and the subtle anatomy, samadhi, liberation, the mind and intellect, masters (true and false), spiritual reading, advice to yogis and much more. The book lends itself to in-depth research on a topic, or brief inspirational reading.

Whether you are new to meditation and the yoga life, or a more experienced yogi, you are sure to find this book a helpful and practical guide.

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Abbot George Burke

In his many pilgrimages to India, Abbot George had the opportunity of meeting some of India’s greatest spiritual figures, including Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh and Anandamayi Ma.

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Abbot George’s writing is "as informed and informative as it is inspired and inspiring"

–James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review

"[His] writing is well crafted and stocked with anecdotes, humor, literary references, and beautiful quotes... I found it entertaining as well as illuminating."

–Reverend Gerry Nangle, President, Johrei Fellowship

"Highly recommended for earnest spiritual aspirant, especially those who might need a prod to keep them moving."

–Anna Hourihan, Vedantic Shores Press.

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Abbot George Burke

(Swami Nirmalananda Giri)

Abbot George is the founder and director of the Light of the Spirit Monastery (Atma Jyoti Ashram) in Cedar Crest, NM, USA.

He has been studying, teaching and writing on practical spiritual life for over 60 years.

He has written over 20 books on Meditation, Original Christianity, and Original Yoga, as well as the Dharma for Awakening Collection: commentaries on major scriptures of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Taoism and more,

Below are some of his best sellers:

  • Soham Yoga: Its Theory and Practice
  • The Christ of India
  • The Bhagavad Gita for Awakening
  • The Dhammapada for Awakening
  • The Gospel of Thomas for Awakening

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Abbot George has this to say about these perspectives: "This is not a book about the technique of yoga, but about the Yoga Life which makes the successful practice of yoga possible. Yoga is not just a practice or a philosophy; it is an entire way of life. And by yoga I mean the quest for liberation of the spirit, for Yoga is an eternal science intended to reveal and manifest the Eternal.

"Consider a tree. The bark is not the tree; the leaves are not the tree; the branches are not the tree; nor are the roots the tree. But taken all together, that is a tree. If a single one of these elements is missing, then the tree will die. It is the same with yoga: nothing can be missing."

About the Author

Abbot George Burke (Swami Nirmalananda Giri) is the founder and director of the Light of the Spirit Monastery (Atma Jyoti Ashram) in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, USA.

In his many pilgrimages to India, he had the opportunity of meeting some of India's greatest spiritual figures, including Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh and Anandamayi Ma. During his first trip to India he was made a member of the ancient Swami Order by Swami Vidyananda Giri, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, who had himself been given sannyas by the Shankaracharya of Puri, Jagadguru Bharati Krishna Tirtha.

In the United States he also encountered various Christian saints, including Saint John Maximovich of San Francisco and Saint Philaret Voznesensky of New York. He was ordained in the Liberal Catholic Church (International) to the priesthood on January 25, 1974, and consecrated a bishop on August 23, 1975.

For many years Abbot George has researched the identity of Jesus Christ and his teachings with India and Sanatana Dharma, including Yoga. It is his conclusion that Jesus lived in India for most of his life, and was a yogi and Sanatana Dharma missionary to the West. After his resurrection he returned to India and lived the rest of his life in the Himalayas.

He is the author of a number of books on meditation and practical spiritual life, including Om Yoga Meditation: Its Theory and Practice, The Dhammapada for Awakening, The Gospel of Thomas for Awakening, May a Christian Believe in Reincarnation?, and The Christ of India: The Story of Saint Thomas Christianity.

He has written extensively on these and other topics at OCOY.org/

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09BLKH82Z
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Light of the Spirit Press (July 30, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 30, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.8 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 351 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1955046077
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Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke) is the founder and director of the Atma Jyoti Ashram (Light of the Spirit Monastery) in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, USA.

In his many pilgrimages to India, he had the opportunity of meeting some of India’s greatest spiritual figures, including Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh and Anandamayi Ma. During his first trip to India he was made a member of the ancient Swami Order by Swami Vidyananda Giri, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, who had himself been given sannyas by the Shankaracharya of Puri, Jagadguru Bharati Krishna Tirtha.

In the United States he also encountered various Christian saints, including Saint John Maximovich of San Francisco and Saint Philaret Voznesensky of New York.

For many years Swami Nirmalananda has researched the identity of Jesus Christ and his teachings with India and Sanatana Dharma, including Yoga. It is his conclusion that Jesus lived in India for most of his life, and was a yogi and Sanatana Dharma missionary to the West. After his resurrection he returned to India and lived the rest of his life in the Himalayas.

He is the author of a number of books on meditation and practical spiritual life, including Soham Yoga: The Yoga of the Self, The Bhagavad Gita for Awakening, The Gospel of Thomas for Awakening, May a Christian Believe in Reincarnation?, and The Christ of India: The Story of Original Christianity.

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  • Russ Thomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Spiritual Treasure
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2020
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    With crystal clarity and keen insight, Abbot George Burke has produced an honest and thoughtful look into what is absolutely necessary if one desires to live a yoga lifestyle. His knowledge, experience, and honesty guide the reader toward the great truths one should embrace, as well as the various pitfalls one must avoid, if the goal is true liberation of the spirit. I know of no other modern work which so completely encapsulates yogic knowledge so practically and clearly. A spiritual treasure which should be read and re-read often.
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  • Robert Ward
    5.0 out of 5 stars An important work for our present times!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020
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    Abbot George is masterful in his writing. He clearly leads his readers on a brief history of true yoga. And he illuminates the importance and benefits of a steady yoga practice. Anyone interested in the genuine basis of yoga will not be disappointed with this spiritual gem. Abbot George’s insights are, for me, a shining light illuminating the pathway through our present circumstances.
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  • gus
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book !!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
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    It is an excellent book, very practical. Definitely worthwhile reading it several times. It will give you the same insight but with a different approach.
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  • Diane Braddock
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read and reference from Abbott George!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
    A great read and reference. Abbott George eloquently brings the eastern practice of seeking God inwardly to western readers who have been taught to seek God outwardly. As always Abbott George has presented all information with years of practice and references to support his thought and to help further the readers study.’
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  • R B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another well written Perspective on practice of Yoga!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020
    A reflection on spiritual life with both personal and quoted examples on variety of topics relating to theory and practice of yoga. Another well written book by Abbott George!
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