The Beyond Within: Initiation into Meditation

by Alphonse Goettmann, Rachel Goettmann

This book offers the practical details of entering into deep meditation, from ways of sitting to the classic position of hands. It draws from a variety of teachings, including ancient Christian, Buddhist and modern psychotherapy. The reader will also find here the presentation of the mystical side of Christianity as taught in the early centuries when union with the Divine was meant to be an experience, not merely a belief. The authors are also influenced by the great German master Karlfried Graf Durckheim, whose teaching combines years of study with Zen Buddhists in Japan, a personal friendship with Jung, and the wisdom of the mystic Meister Eckhart. For readers who wish to find their center and true inner peace, and for those who wish to rediscover the deeper contents of their religion, this is the book to read. The foreword is by well known author George Maloney.

130 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[David]

Stretching for a white European's world view on Eastern Christianity and it's practices but found it rewarding. I struggled theologically through some parts. I only managed to read a few chapters here and there over a few months so wouldn't call it 'engaging' but it is interesting and added breadth to my walk.