Swami Abhishiktananda: Essential Writings

Modern Spiritual Masters

by Shirley du Boulay (Compiler)

Swami Abhishiktananda (Henri le Saux, 1910-1973) is one of the most intriguing spiritual figures of the twentieth century. A Breton-born monk who moved to India in 1948, he initially hoped to Christianize India along Benedictine lines. Instead his deep encounter with Hindu spirituality, particularly the experience of "non-duality," led him on an even more challenging and adventurous path, adopting the appearance and life if an Indian holy man. His last years were spent living as a hermit in the Himalayas.

Genres: Christianity, Spirituality

205 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2007

Reviews

[J. Robert]

There are some genuine insights here and no doubt authentic mystical experiences. At times, he can take these insights and experiences and properly remain in line with Church dogma. At other times, the writing is explicitly pantheistic and/or undermines the incarnation. There's some great parts, but other parts are explicitly at odds with theistic first principles.

[Christian]

A great selection and introduction to an undervalued Catholic.

[James]

"...real prayer, that of silence in the heart, repeating the name of Jesus, or the Abba, or else the OM of the silence of the Spirit". pg. 180.

[Emmanuelle]

Lovely heart and mind expanding blending of Christianity and Hinduism. I love it.