Conquest of Mind

Eknath Easwaran (1910-1999) is a teacher respected around the world as the author of passage meditation, and as an authentic guide to the timeless wisdom of the classics of Indian spirituality. His method of meditation brings universal truths into daily life. In 1961 Easwaran founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, which carries on his work today. Easwaran’s books include commentaries on the great saints and sages of the world’s traditions and have been translated into 16 languages. His translations of the Indian spiritual classics (The Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads, and The Dhammapada) have been widely acclaimed and are all bestsellers in their field, and more than 2 million copies of his books are in print. A gifted teacher who lived for many years in the West, Easwaran lived what he taught, giving him enduring appeal as a teacher and author of deep insight and warmth.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7
Part One: Taking Charge of Your Thoughts
1  Thinking in Freedom 13
2  Living Skills 23
3  Training the Mind 37
4  Juggling 45
Part Two: Reshaping Your Life
5  Learning to Swim 61
6  All Life Is Yoga 67
7  Tremendous Trifles 77
8  The Forces of Life 87
Part Three: Strategies from the Buddha
9  Obstacles & Opportunities 105
10  Strategies for Freedom 127
Part Four: Three Spiritual Strengths
11 Determination 153
12 Detachment 165
13 Discrimination 181
Part Five
 An Eight-Point Program 209