The Wisdom Of The Overself
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A landmark work in Western mysticism and Eastern philosophy, The Wisdom of the Overself presents Paul Brunton's profound synthesis of metaphysical thought, drawing on Hindu, Buddhist, and Western philosophical traditions to illuminate the nature of the mind and ultimate reality. Brunton argues that beyond the ordinary ego lies a higher, transcendent self — the Overself — a universal consciousness that each individual can access through disciplined meditation and philosophical inquiry. Written with rare clarity and intellectual rigor, the text instructs readers in practical techniques of meditation while simultaneously grounding those practices in a sophisticated theoretical framework. The tone is both contemplative and authoritative, guiding seekers through complex ideas about time, space, consciousness, and the soul with the assurance of a seasoned spiritual philosopher. Regarded as a companion volume to The Hidden Teaching Beyond Yoga, this work stands as one of the most significant contributions to spiritual literature of the twentieth century, bridging the gap between Eastern wisdom and the Western rational mind.
Author: Paul Brunton, Ph.D.
Format: Hardback
Published: 1955, Rider and Company
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in Western mysticism and Eastern philosophy, The Wisdom of the Overself presents Paul Brunton's profound synthesis of metaphysical thought, drawing on Hindu, Buddhist, and Western philosophical traditions to illuminate the nature of the mind and ultimate reality. Brunton argues that beyond the ordinary ego lies a higher, transcendent self — the Overself — a universal consciousness that each individual can access through disciplined meditation and philosophical inquiry. Written with rare clarity and intellectual rigor, the text instructs readers in practical techniques of meditation while simultaneously grounding those practices in a sophisticated theoretical framework. The tone is both contemplative and authoritative, guiding seekers through complex ideas about time, space, consciousness, and the soul with the assurance of a seasoned spiritual philosopher. Regarded as a companion volume to The Hidden Teaching Beyond Yoga, this work stands as one of the most significant contributions to spiritual literature of the twentieth century, bridging the gap between Eastern wisdom and the Western rational mind.