RUDI: THE FINAL MOMENTS

Rudi: The Final Moments by Stuart Perrin contains two novellas linked together by a common thread. They are both rite-of-passage stories in which the deaths of a parent and of a teacher force the young protagonists to re-examine their inner lives. Rudi: The Final Moments is an in-depth study of perhaps the most sacred marriage on earth — the union of a spiritual teacher and his disciple. It is a transcendental love story that could only find its inspiration in the human heart. The story moves from the past to the present, from his thoughts to Rudi’s dictation, from a clear sky to a fog so dense one can’t see ten feet out the window. A simple voyage in a four-seat Cessna airplane becomes an allegorical journey into a world of wisdom so profound it borders on sacred truths. Out of darkness comes light, out of death comes rebirth, and out of tragedy a new sense of purpose; and by the end of this fateful journey, nothing in my world remained the same.

The South Bronx is the setting for The Dancing Man, an allegorical tale of a college student who returns home to discover that his father is dying. It is a tale woven from an accumulation of dreams about an almost mythic figure called the Dancing Man, who guides the college student, Joshua, into a transformative world that unifies both life and death. The story takes place on the South Bronx streets of his childhood, but its surreal nature could only be conceived in the feverish mind of a writer. It’s a love story and a street-smarts story that plumbs the deepest levels of human consciousness to discover how life’s mysteries are passed on from generation to generation.

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Also by Stuart Perrin: Moving On: Finding Happiness in a Changed World

FREEDOM FROM THE WEB OF KARMA

Freedom from the Web of Karma: Spiritual Practice and Growth by Swami Ganeshananda expresses the essence of spiritual practice in a simple and profound way. He demonstrates, with humility and an authenticity based on a lifetime of arduous practice and commitment, the power of opening the heart to discover the God that dwells within it. With profound insight derived from more than forty years of disciplined inner practice and selfless service, Swami Ganeshananda reveals how living in a state of spiritual freedom is a genuine possibility available to every human being who sincerely wishes for it. With directness, honesty, and inspired wisdom, he describes his own spiritual journey and offers encouragement, inspiration, and detailed instructions for anyone seriously seeking guidance in their own work toward spiritual liberation. From the back cover of the book Bruce Joel Rubin writes: Swami Ganeshananda and I shared the good fortune of having a remarkable spiritual teacher in the 1960s and '70s in New York City. His name was Rudi (Swami Rudrananda), and he was a true original. His energy, his dynamic presence, and his teachings have helped shape many lives over the decades since. This volume that you hold in your hands is perhaps the best distillation of Rudi's extraordinary practice. It is a blessing to come upon these teachings. These are true words to live by, which will inform and shape your life. Open these pages and dive in. —Bruce Joel Rubin, spiritual teacher and screenwriter (Ghost, Jacob's Ladder, My Life, The Time Traveler's Wife)

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POEMS TO THE BLISS OF AWARENESS

Poems to the Bliss of Awareness by Swami Ganeshananda is a book of devotional poems inspired mainly by the author's contact with his root guru, Swami Rudrananda (Rudi), and by many years of spiritual practice, study, experience and teaching. The book includes a preface by Swami Khecaranatha, an introduction explaining the philosophical background underlying the poems, and a detailed description of the meditation practice used by the author. Poems and text are in English, except for a few poems in Norwegian, included for those readers who know the Scandinavian languages. Swami Ganeshananda (born Per Oskar Johansen) has established and runs Rudra Meditation center in Oslo, Norway, with associated centers and contacts in other parts of Europe. He has for more than 40 years been a daily practictioner of kundalini yoga meditation, a practice he has also taught for many years. He studied with his root guru Swami Rudrananda (Rudi) in New York from the fall of 1969 until Rudi s passing in 1973. After that he studied for many years with Swami Chetanananda in various USA locations. He has also studied Kashmir Shaivism and other Indian traditions. In addition, he has for a number of years studied chod, phowa and other ancient Tibetan Buddhist practices with Wangdu Lama Rinpoche, who has a temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Depth Over Time

Depth Over Time: Kundalini MahaYoga: A Path of Transformation and Liberation by Swami Khecaranatha offers a vision of the freedom and liberation available to anyone who is willing to make spiritual growth the primary focus of their life. Much more than just a discussion of philosophy, the book provides readers with the tools to undertake a profound spiritual transformation within themselves, to gain the direct realization that "God dwells within you, as yourself." Depth Over Time covers the most important aspects of the practice of Kundalini MahaYoga. Discussions include the topics of Grace and individual effort, our relationship with God, the wish to grow, the teacher-student relationship, selfless service, surrender, cultivating stillness, and the critical need to consciously choose spirituality, moment by moment. Throughout the book, Swami Khecaranatha reiterates that spiritual practice does not just happen during formal, closed-eye meditation. Swami Khecaranatha explains the philosophy and practices of this Tantric tradition in terms that Western students can readily understand, yet his message conveys the essence of the highest teachings of the ancient Kashmiri Shaivite tradition. He makes it clear that attaining liberation and living in Divine Presence is not just the purview of saints, but a real possibility for anyone willing to devote his or her life to the pursuit of unconditional freedom. Swami Khecaranatha, has been teaching since 1972 and is an authentic adept of Tantric Shaivism in the Shaktipat Lineage of Bhagavan Nityananda and Swami Rudrananda. READ MORE about the book at his web site.

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Merging With The Divine: One Day at a Time

Merging With the Divine: One Day At A Time by Swami KhecaranathaThis collection of 365 reflections from Swami Khecaranatha, one for each day of the year, offers simple, practical, and profound spiritual guidance for all who want to bring more peace, joy, and understanding into their lives. With wit, directness, and penetrating insight gleaned from forty years of practice and teaching, these heartfelt sayings cover such topics as living from an open heart, nonattachment, gratitude, selfless service, and developing a disciplined inner practice. Khecaranatha’s boundless love for God, and his fierce commitment to guiding authentic students of spirituality to an understanding of their true Divine nature, radiate from every page, making Merging With the Divine an invaluable companion. Writes Bruce Joel Rubin of the book: “Khecaranatha’s teachings, distilled from four decades of spiritual practice, are wise and deeply welcome. His instructions will not only help guide you through your day but will resonate throughout your life.” READ MORE about the book at his web site.

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