Learn to pray : a practical guide to faith and inspiration

by Marcus Braybrooke

Paperback, 2001

Publication

Imprint: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2001. Responsibility: Marcus Braybrooke. OCLC Number: 46683754. Physical: Text : 1 volume : 160 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Features: Includes index, suggested reading.

Call number

Meditation / Brayb

Barcode

BK-06842

ISBN

0811831221 / 9780811831222

Original publication date

2001

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, Anthologies, Contemplative Practices

CSS Library Notes

Description: As our world grows more complex, many people are rediscovering prayer as an effective way to reconnect with a deeper sense of self and those around us. Prayer is the key to resolving stresses and imbalances, and to finding understanding, acceptance, and empowerment. Learn to Pray shows how prayer can enrich our lives, whatever our beliefs may be.

Beautifully illustrated, this inspirational guide to spiritual transformation present over 25 step-by-step exercises illuminating the possibilities that prayer has to offer, whether as part of a daily routine, on special occasions, or in times of personal crisis. Also included are prayers and wisdom from diverse contemporary and historical sources, including St. Francis of Assisi, Mahatma Gandhi, and the prophet Muhammad.

Here is a guide to the mystical path with practical feet. -- from back cover

Table of Contents: The dawn of understanding
Dialogue with the divine
Stillness and silence
The outward gesture
Self and other
Visions of a new world

Location: COLLECTION: Teachings & Practices -- AREA: Contemplative Practices -- SECTION: Meditation & Prayer / Filing name: Braybrooke

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Physical description

160 p.; 24 cm

Description

Every day, more people are discovering prayer as a way of dealing with stress and attaining inner peace. But the first steps can be daunting. Here at last is a guide to treading the mystical path with practical feet. In the tradition of this best-selling series, Learn to Pray combines ethereal illustrations with step-by-step exercises, offering concrete methods for concentrating, making a spiritual connection, and interpreting the answers--whatever your faith. With each chapter, the possibilities unfold, revealing a wellspring of personal strength and a greater capacity for joy. In addition, the selection of prayers from voices as diverse as St. Francis of Assisi, Mahatma Gandhi, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu perfectly complements any system of belief. With insight, beauty, and wisdom, Learn to Pray shows that the means to spiritual well-being are inside of us all.… (more)