Absolute Living: The Otherworldly in the World and the Path to Maturity

by Karlfried Graf Durckheim, Paul Buckley (Designer), Vincent Nash (Translator)

Rather than dwell on differences between the Eastern and Western spirits, the author of this book argues that we should focus on the more important division between the deathly stasis of clung-to positions and the dynamic movement of true religious life. Writing about compassion (particularly in the work of doctors and therapists), maturity and old age, and partnering the dying, this book offers insights for all those interested in lifting humaneness to a higher level.

203 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1992

Reviews

[Chris Lederer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in German decades ago. It had great influence on me and is still one of my favorite books about reflection and flourishing put into an everyday perspective.