Samadhi: The Superconsciousness of the Future and Ways to its Achievement [Paperback]

A complete course in mental and spiritual development.

In this classic text Mouni Sadhu lays bare the many myths and fallacies surrounding the practice of meditation. He then details a comprehensive course, from the beginnings of practice and the importance of regularity, to advanced techniques of meditation and contemplation in both Western and Eastern traditions.?

Highlights include:

- Obstacles to meditation

- Techniques of meditation

- An introduction to contemplation

- Meditation in a Christian context

- The possibility of miracles

Mouni Sadhu?(18971971) is the pen name taken by Dymitr Sudowski an occultist, spiritual teacher and author. The word 'mouni' means silent and 'sadhu' refers to a wandering holy man. The author has studied many paths on the route to self-realization, from Western Magic and Hermeticism to the bhakti yoga teachings of Ramana Maharshi. His writings are a wealth of practical and useful information and advice. His books cover subjects such as concentration, meditation, spiritual growth, the higher consciousness Theurgy and the Tarot.

A complete course in mental and spiritual development.

PART I: PRELIMINARIES
I. Definition of Samadhi and Its Aims
II. Development of the Subtle Senses and the Superconscious-ness in Man
III. Occult Theories about the Higher Worlds
IV. Different Forms Enveloping the Seat of Consciousness in Man
V. Modern Psychology and Its Methods
VI. The Two Ways Before Us
VII. What Brings the Ecstasy?

PART II: THE THRESHOLD AND THE FIRST STEPS
VIII. Justice in Actions and Intentions
IX.The Building of the Inner Sanctuary
X. The World and the 'I'
XI. Inner Strength in Us
XII. The Great Law of Sacrifice
XIlI. The Law of Transformation
XIV. The Law of Balance in Consciousness

PART III: EN ROUTE
XV.Inner and Outer Obstacles to Achl•