| Author |
Allen, James, 1864-1912 |
| Title |
The Way of Peace
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_of_Peace
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| Contents |
The power of meditation -- The two masters, self and truth -- The acquirement of spiritual power -- The realization of selfless love -- Entering into the infinite -- Saints, sages, and saviors: the law of service -- The realization of perfect peace.
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| Credits |
Produced by Kevin Handy and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"The Way of Peace" by James Allen is a philosophical and spiritual guidebook written during the early 20th century. This text delves into the concepts of inner peace, selfless love, and the journey toward enlightenment. It offers insights into the human condition, emphasizing the importance of meditation and personal growth through the abandonment of selfish desires. In this work, Allen presents a series of meditative reflections designed to facilitate the reader's understanding of divine truth and peace. He discusses the dichotomy of the masters of self and truth, urging individuals to overcome their baser instincts to achieve spiritual power. The chapters depict various themes, including the power of meditation, the realization of selfless love, and the importance of service and humility in attaining true peace. Through practical advice and spiritual teachings, Allen advocates for a life led by truth, characterized by compassion and a profound connection to the infinite. The ultimate aim of the text is to guide readers toward inner tranquility and enlightenment, asserting that only by surrendering the self can one access the eternal love and wisdom at the heart of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
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| Subject |
Conduct of life
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| Subject |
Meditations
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| Subject |
New Thought
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10740 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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