The Center Within: Lessons from Heart of the Urantia Revelation [Paperback]

Fred Harris (Editor), Byron Belitsos (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1998

Presenting spiritual teachings previously known to few on this planet, this book contains lessons that are based on the legendary 20th-century revelatory document known as The Urantia Book. These exercises bring the Urantia Revelation to life, unveiling for the first time the spiritual essence of this underground masterpiece in a series of practical lessons that simplify and amplify its majestic teachings. This unusual book of celestial wisdom shows that the spiritual path must eventually lead to the divine center within, the indwelling light that corresponds with the transcendent light of God. The 130 lessons restate the original teachings of Jesus—as presented in The Urantia Book—within a startling new cosmological framework.

Editorial Reviews

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"The Center Within can form the basis of a new and more personal understanding of The Urantia Book. As a longtime lover of The Urantia Book, I hope this book will restore vitality and a sense of purpose to this great, but still largely unknown, vision. The Center Within is a powerful new tool for spiritual growth." -- Timothy Wyllie, author of Dolphins, ETs, and Angels and coauthor of Ask Your Angels

"The Center Within can form the basis of a new and more personal understanding of The Urantia Book. ...The Center Within is a powerful new tool for spiritual growth." -- Timothy Wyllie, author of Dolphins, ET's, and Angels and

"The Center Within comes from the very heart of the teachings of the numinous Urantia revelation. This awe-inspiring book should be on everyone's bedside table. May many ears and hearts be open to receive this message." -- Jacquelyn Small, LMSW, founder of Eupsychia Institute and

"The Urantia Book is a fascinating and inspiring spiritual classic, not only for its cosmological breadth but also for its original perspective on the life and teachings of Jesus. The Center Within provides a long-awaited introduction and explanation to some of the profound wisdom inherent within the Urantia revelation. ...I recommend [it] to all true spiritual seekers." -- Michael Toms, cofounder of New Dimensions Radio and co-author

From the Publisher

First-ever trade book presenting the spiritual essence of The Urantia Book, a supreme modern classic of spirituality, history, philosophy, cosmology, and science. The Urantia revelation is the best-kept secret of American spirituality: nearly 500,000 copies sold, 15 printings, sales rising rapidly, 7 translations current, 50 translations planned. Beautiful, thought-provoking presentation juxtaposing celestial teachings and Urantia quotes. Handy reference text on key Urantian teachings on nature of God, life and teachings of Jesus, stillness meditation, genuine prayer, discerning the divine will, finding God, artistic living, dealing with ego, family living, the celestial hierarchy, sharing truth, transforming the planet.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Origin Press (December 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157983003X
• ISBN-13: 978-1579830038
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #384,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Bible & Other Sacred Texts > Urantia Book

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lessons for Personal Enlightenment - check it out!, April 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Center Within: Lessons from Heart of the Urantia Revelation (Paperback)

Religious dogma and ritual have, at times, obscured the unifying fact that we are all children of God. This book is an attempt to focus our attention to one of the most basic aspects of our brief life here on earth - sharing God's love. With a Urantia book backdrop, The Center Within reminds us that God resides in each of us and encourages us to communicate with God through daily meditative "stillness" practice. It gives practical suggestions on how best to accomplish that connection with God and describes the fruits of the spirit that will emerge from that practice. Check it out, folks. I think you'll like it.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't deprive yourself of this message!, March 14, 2000

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Derek Grimm (Perth, WA Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Center Within: Lessons from Heart of the Urantia Revelation (Paperback)

When I was first introduced to The Urantia Book a number of years ago, I was encouraged to look beyond the obstacle of authorship and judge the validity of it's message on it's content. The idea that the truth would "ring true" deep within my being was often expressed. I took this advice to heart, and as I immersed myself in it's pages, I was rewarded by a whole choir of bells ringing true within me. It pains me to think how many people out there are depriving themselves of this amazing message just because they can't deal with the possibility that the papers were authored by "superhuman beings". It really doesn't matter who wrote the papers at all, what matters is the message. I, for example, am writing this review. Very few people who read this actually know me, so the majority of you will have to ponder what I have written and take from it what you will. Why should any other message be any different?

That many people will choose not to read The Center Within because of the source of it's teachings pains me as well. Many of the same Urantians who will encourage those reading The Urantia Book to look at the message and not judge the book by it's authorship will do exactly the opposite to this book. And as with The Urantia Book, those who choose to ignore this book are depriving themselves of a beautiful, uplifting, and even practical message. I would encourage everyone, Urantian or not, to open themselves to this message. I know that you will not be dissappointed.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bringing the Teachings of The Urantia Book to Life., January 28, 2000

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Curt (Lexington, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Center Within: Lessons from Heart of the Urantia Revelation (Paperback)

This is a wonderful addition to the Urantia Book. It gets down to the nitty-gritty of some of the teachings and adds practical advice to each of those teachings. You may not agree with all of its advice or with all of its explanations of the teachings, however, you will agree that it is a must have for anyone on a spiritual journey.

The Urantia Book is one of the most inspiring books in print today. It's teachings are timeless and life giving. The Center Within takes a look at these teachings and brings them to the practical level of experience. From meditation (stillness) to social interaction, The Center Within is complete and full of loving insight!