Written with the passion of an authentic pioneer and the thoughtfulness of a seasoned practitioner, his work is a beacon for all contemporary seekers. In the secret path, paul brunton explains in simple language how to meditate, and how this will transform your everyday existence. It is a small book, containing only essentials and doing. Paul brunton was one of the 20th centurys greatest explorers of, and writers on, the spiritual traditions of the east. He is generally recognized as having introduced yoga and meditation to the west, and for presenting their philosophical background in nontechnical language. A search in secret india is the story of paul brunton s journey around india, living among yogis, mystics, and gurus, some of whom he found convincing, others not. Moreover, i was drawn in by the brunton s sincerity and. The secret path describes a practical way for everyday working people to unlock the powers of the overself. Meditation teachings from one of the greatest spiritual explorers of the twentieth century paul brunton. A search in secret india is the story of paul bruntons journey around india, living among yogis, mystics and gurus, some of whom he found convincing, others not.
The meeting of paul brunton and ramana maharshi changed the. So many times his thoughts have echoed mine, and so many times i have inwardly cried out, yes, yes. There have been many who have influenced me in my lifelong search for the truth, but none more so than paul brunton. The secret path the treasuretrove of the real self is within us, but it can be lifted only when the mind is still. The treasuretrove of the real self is within us, but it can be lifted only when the mind is still. Moreover, i was drawn in by the bruntons sincerity and. A technique of spiritual selfdiscovery for the modern world. While completing the manuscript, he decided upon the pen name brunton paul for himself, but the typesetter accidentally changed it to paul brunton, and it stuck.
He is best known as one of the early popularizers of neohindu spiritualism in western esotericism, notably via his bestselling a search in secret india 1934. The secret path isbn 9781844405 pdf epub paul brunton. And here is the secret path free ebook,dowloadable in pdf and text document. Brunton has been credited with introducing ramana maharshi to the west through his. The overself, as described by paul brunton pb, is the god within us of whom we can become aware during meditation and in life. The meeting of paul brunton and ramana maharshi changed.
The path to selfrealization and philosophic insight. Paul brunton architect of a 21st century philosophy by peter holleran paul brunton 18981981 was one of the first westerners to visit sri ramana maharshi in the 1930s. The inquirer london in response to numerous requests from readers of his very successful book a search in secret india, the talented author here presents a fullydetailed description of the technique which he pursued in the east, a system which rewarded him with amazing. The book became a bestseller, and hurst afterwards stuck to publishing under this name. Paul brunton architect of a 21st century philosophy. I will always be grateful to paul brunton, for it was his first book that was also my first encounter with the spirituality of the east. The late paul brunton was one of the 20th centurys greatest explorers of and writers on the spiritual traditions of the east. A journey through spirituality and disillusion jeffrey moussaieff masson. Eighth impression rider anf compan y hutchinson house, stratford place, london, w. Albeit paul brunton writes in a formal style, wherein one finds a certain quaintness, the depth and breadth are stirring the imagery akin to aldus huxley. Paul brunton is the pen name of raphael hurst, a british theosophist and spiritualist. He has written a hagiography of his father paul brunton.
The secret path paul brunton by alexandriawilber issuu. Jul 28, 20 the secret path paul brunton download here the treasuretrove of the real self is within us, but it can be lifted only when the mind is still. Paul brunton was one of the 20th centurys greatest explorers of. The secret path presents paul brunton s teachings and offers a detailed and accessible description of simple and safe meditation techniques about the author born in london in 1898, paul brunton published thirteen books between 1935 and 1952. He travelled widely throughout india in particular and met gurus and teachers who enriched his life immeasurably. Paul brunton 18981981 is generally recognized as one of the pioneers who introduced yoga and meditation to the west. Brunton has been credited with introducing ramana maharshi to the west through his books a search in secret india and the secret path. Paul brunton was the pseudonym under which a search in secret india was published in 1934. Born in london in 1898, paul brunton published thirteen books between 1935 according to my edition of the secret path, the first edition was published in 1934 job and 1952. Readers will find their interest unflagging from the first page to the last.
Paul brunton was born a jew, raphael hurst, in london on october 21, 1898 and died in vevey, switzerland, 1981. Introduction paul brunton 18981981 was an english writer on yoga and esoteric subjects. Pdf the quest of the overself download full pdf book. Search in secret egypt the secret path discover yourself hidden teaching beyond yoga quest of the overself wisdom of the overself the notebooks of paul brunton series,vol. He also describes the remarkable experiences and understandings he himself gained from meditation and how, by making this ancient practive part of your life, you will be able to experience a. Inspired by his time spent with wise sages in asia in the 1930s, paul brunton 18981981 wrote the hidden teaching beyond yoga and its companion volume the wisdom of the overself at the request. Paul bruntons the secret path and quest of the overself read 6666 times. A search in secret india is the story of paul bruntons journey around india, living among yogis, mystics, and gurus, some of whom he found convincing, others not. Paul bruntons the secret path and quest of the overself. Pb spent most of his life on a spiritual quest looking for answers to the important questions of life. He finally finds the peace and tranquility which come with selfknowledge when he meets and studies with the great sage sri ramana maharishi. The buddhist magazine, of which she was the editor.
The secret path 1955 paul brunton internet archive. The secret path paul brunton the treasuretrove of the real self is within us, but it can be lifted only when the mind is still. The london times said of a search in secret india, his work is excellent. His own spiritual understanding, however, was far ahead of his. A technique of spiritual selfdiscovery for the modern world paul brunton on. He is probably best known as the one who made the western world aware of the hindu sage rama a maharshi 18791950. Much of what pb has to say in the secret path can ultimately be traced back to ramanas teachings on self enquiry. Among many titles from classic religion to edgar cace, the collection included an early printing of the secret path by paul bruton. The secret path presents paul bruntons teachings and offers a detailed and accessible description of simple and safe meditation techniques about the author born in london in 1898, paul brunton published thirteen books between 1935 and 1952. A search in secret india paul brunton theosophy world. He also describes the remarkable experiences and understandings he himself gained from meditation and how, by making this ancient practive part of your life, you will be able to experience a valuable kind of freedom and a deep inner peace. Her articles have appeared in tricycle, yoga journal, quest, best spiritual writing 2010, and snow lion. He married relatively young and in 1923 his only child, kenneth thurston hurst, was born.
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