The Guru Looked Good

The Guru Looked Good

Author: Marta Szabo

Publisher:

Published: 2009-01

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 9780578006260

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This is the story of a spiritual quest that begins in fervent trust and hope and ultimately leads to heard-earned, clear-eyed wisdom. -- from back cover.


GuRu

GuRu

Author: RuPaul

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2018-10-23

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 0062863002

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FOREWORD BY JANE FONDA A timeless collection of philosophies from renaissance performer and the world’s most famous shape-shifter RuPaul, whose sage outlook has created an unprecedented career for more than thirty-five years. GuRu is packed with more than 80 beautiful photographs that illustrate the concept of building the life you want from the outside in and the inside out. "You’re born naked and the rest is drag." As someone who has deconstructed life’s hilarious facade, RuPaul has broken "the fourth wall" to expand on the concept of mind, body, and spirit. This unique perspective has allowed RuPaul to break the shackles of self-imposed limitations, but reader beware, this is a daily practice that requires diligence and touchstones to keep you walking in the sunshine of the spirit. Once you’re willing to look beyond the identity that was given to you, a hidden world of possibilities will open its doors. Throughout the history of humans on this planet, there’ve always been shaman, seers, and mediums who are able to interpret both high and low frequencies and remind humans to look beyond the surface for the truth of who we really are. And who we really are is an extension of the power that created the universe (aka: God in drag). FYI: most people are not willing to hear or accept that. That is RuPaul’s secret for success, not only in show business, but in all aspects of life, especially in navigating the emotional landmines that inhibit most sweet, sensitive souls. If you think this book is just about "doing drag," you are sorely mistaken because for RuPaul, drag is merely a device to deactivate the identity-based ego and allow space for the unlimited.


The Making Of A Guru

The Making Of A Guru

Author: Dale Robinson

Publisher: Dale Robinson

Published: 2020-10-26

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13:

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Have you ever known you were close to something? Do you feel in the core of your being that something has to change? You are meant for something great. You are here for a purpose. Become the GURU you were always meant to be. ARE YOU READY TO FINALLY ACHIEVE YOUR DREAM IN LIFE? The Making of a Guru take you through the critical steps that will propel you forward through your journey to your ultimate success and destiny. From taking your first step outside of your comfort zone and through every leap of faith and every fear you must face, the process in this book will lead you into generating unique results ultimately. DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY. Dale Robinson has elevated from solitary confinement in prison to become a successful business owner, an influential coach and trainer, a motivational speaker and the founder of a nonprofit organization that serves youth impacted by incarceration. He discovered his dream at the lowest and most unlikely point in his life and made the changes needed to see that dreams become a reality. He has seen his process work time and time again for people just like you.


The Guru Question

The Guru Question

Author: Mariana Caplan

Publisher: Sounds True

Published: 2011-06-01

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13: 1604074647

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The spiritual journey is perhaps the most personal experience of our lives—but does that mean we have to go it alone? With The Guru Question, award-winning author Mariana Caplan brings you a unique and much-needed guide for deciding whether you need a dedicated mentor to help illuminate your path to awakening—and if so, how to navigate the deep complexities of the guru-disciple relationship. For those seeking a teacher worthy of their trust and devotion, or anyone who has been frustrated by their experiences with a spiritual teacher, Caplan offers a candid, practical, and daringly personal examination of the student-teacher dynamic, including: Are you ready to be a student? If and when you should consider making a commitment to a spiritual teacher The path of the conscious learner—how to retain your power and autonomy while accepting a mentor's authority Tips for the wounded seeker—the valuable lessons we learn from our encounters with false teachers Spiritual scandals and predatory gurus—guidance for avoiding the inherent pitfalls in the student-teacher relationship How to recognize the inner light of divinity as it manifests in the imperfect human guise of your teacher—and yourself In a time when a distrust of authority has been proven to be a healthy trait, we tend to be justifiably suspicious of those who present themselves as gurus and spiritual masters. Drawing upon her knowledge as both a scholar of mysticism and lifelong practitioner of spiritual traditions, Mariana Caplan helps readers develop the discernment that is crucial when seeking an authentic teacher—and reveals the immeasurable rewards that can come from having a trustworthy guide on the spiritual path.


The Guru Chronicles

The Guru Chronicles

Author: The Swamis of Kauai's Hindu Monastery

Publisher:

Published: 2011-10-01

Total Pages: 832

ISBN-13: 9781934145395

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Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927¿2001) sailed for Sri Lanka in 1947 to find his guru. After years of arduous training, he fell at the feet of the Tamil master, Siva Yogaswami. Following his guru¿s orders, the illumined yogi returned to America to teach the path of enlightenment. Ultimately, he was recognized and befriended by India¿s spiritual leaders as the first Hindu guru born in the West. Gurudeva, as he was affectionately known, founded the Saiva Siddhanta Yoga Order and established Kauai¿s Hindu Monastery in Hawaii. Hinduism¿s many guru lineages are the spiritual rivers that pass the power on through the ages. The lineage that he joined extends to his guru¿s guru, Chellappaswami, and before him to Kadaitswami, then a nameless rishi and countless others, back to Rishi Tirumular and his guru, Maharishi Nandinatha, some 2,200 years ago in the high Himalayas. These are the illustrated stories of Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, his guru Siva Yogaswami and five preceding masters, who all held truth in the palm of their hand and inspired slumbering souls to ¿Know thy Self.¿


The Mind of the Guru

The Mind of the Guru

Author: Rajiv Mehrotra

Publisher: Hay House, Inc

Published: 2009-12-01

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9381398100

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In The Mind of the Guru, Rajiv Mehrotra presents dialogues with several contemporary sages and masters who have illumined the minds of millions around the world. Ranged here are gurus as diverse as B. K. S. Iyengar, who brought yoga from the world of the esoteric to our living rooms; Swami Ramdev, who has democratized yoga via television; and Mata Amritanandamayi, whose mere presence invokes an overwhelming awareness of love. There is Deepak Chopra discussing a quantum healing of mind and body, Sogyal Rinpoche encouraging us to look at death so that we might live a better life and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar reaffirming each person’s right and access to happiness. And there is the unique and contrary voice of U. G. Krishnamurti telling us that all talk of transformation is poppycock. There are no grand narratives or final solutions, only guides who can show the way to the light within. Here you learn from voices as diverse as that of Thich Nhat Hanh, Bishop Desmond Tutu, Baba Amte and Stanislav Grof. Underlying the dialogues is their wisdom on how we can make ourselves unhappy – and guidance on how we can turn our lives around to achieve happiness.


The Guru Tradition

The Guru Tradition

Author: Aviva Robibo

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2024-09-12

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1793650004

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The Guru Tradition: India’s Spiritual Heritage discusses the natures and roles of both the guru and the śiṣya, or disciple, as depicted in the Upaniṣads and Dharma Śāstras. The entirety of this analysis, of guru and disciple, is developed into a paradigm by which both the ancient and modern Guru Tradition can be more thoroughly understood. Four pivotal gurus from the twentieth century who have impacted the spiritual fabric of both East and West —Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Sri Aurobindo, Ramana Maharshi, and Paramahansa Yogananda— are juxtaposed and discussed alongside this paradigm. This study is conducted from the perspective of Advaita Vedānta, the Indian philosophical system of nondualism.


The Guru Next Door

The Guru Next Door

Author: Wendy Dolber

Publisher:

Published: 2007-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781934450000

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In a suburban community, a young child struggles with a dysfunctional family and a brilliant therapist creates a profound method to help others to be happy. They happen to live next door to each other. Annies mother hides in her room or disappears for days at a time. Annies grandmother thinks Annie should never have been born. Her father has abandoned them. Everyone in Annies life is unhappy and Annie is learning to follow in their footsteps. But Annie notices there is something different about her neighbor. He seems full of joy, warmth and love. Even though suffering from a serious illness, he spends his days helping others to be happy. People come from all over just to talk with him. Annie wants to know what his secret is. The Guru Next Door: A Teachers Legacy brings the spirit of personal development expert Bruce Di Marsicos revolutionary concept the Option Method --to the masses. This remarkable book shares both the authors experience with the essence of the man and the thinking behind his reflective teachings. Many of Di Marsicos own unique writings and teachings are interwoven throughout this fictional tale. The result is an entertaining and spellbinding illustration of how loving and nonjudgmental questions can reveal secrets within all of us that lead to profound happiness.


The Guru

The Guru

Author: Nadu Chatterji

Publisher:

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780893148027

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This is the story of the holy or mystic life in India, as told by a disciple reminiscing upon many years of association with his beloved Hindu teacher. Though a narrative blend of actual incidents in the lives of several disciples, Mr. Hall has personally known the principal characters of the story but has made changes in names and places, in deference to the wish of the Oriental mystics. Here the Eastern way of life is made comprehensible so Westerners may learn the great truths in the same simple and beautiful way they are taught in India.


The Guru Inside Me Says...

The Guru Inside Me Says...

Author: Ratika Seehra

Publisher:

Published: 2020-11-10

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 9780648984023

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The Guru Inside Me Says... is an inspiring and beautifully illustrated children's book. Parents and educators will appreciate the simplicity of this book. It teaches powerful lessons of the ten Sikh Gurus, with universal moral values on each page. This book makes a wonderful keepsake for any little gurus in your life.