The Simple Feeling of Being

The author of nineteen books of philosophy and psychology, Ken Wilber is a pioneering thinker who has developed an integral "theory of everything" that embraces the truths of both Eastern spirituality and Western science. Yet while he is best known for his scholarly research into the world's contemplative traditions, Wilber is also an accomplished spiritual practitioner and mystic in his own right.

In order to reveal the personal wisdom of this popular author, the editors of The Simple Feeling of Being have assembled a collection of inspirational, mystical, and instructional passages drawn from Wilber's publications. These selections present the "cool, poetic" Wilber, offering heartfelt spiritual expression and guidance born of his own meditation practice and inner experiences. Selections include:

•Poetic passages of contemplative insights and reflections;
•Inspired descriptions of Spirit, Nondual Awareness, the Witness, One Taste, and other topics;
•Commentary on the spiritual contributions of figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Saint Teresa of Ávila, Meister Eckhart, and Ramana Maharshi;
•Anecdotes of personal experience and glimpses into Wilber's inner world;
•Practical spiritual instructions and guided meditations.

"The Hegel of Eastern spirituality, philosopher-psychologist-spiritual practitioner Wilber is made accessible in this single-volume anthology drawn from his 19 works....This taste of his work should earn new appreciation for the prolific author, offering a useful shortcut for those who have never been able to finish any of his frequently daunting volumes." --Publishers Weekly