A Layman's Guide to New Age & Spiritual Terms [Paperback]

Elaine Murray (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1993

Anyone today who becomes involved in following a spiritual path encounters a variety of words and terms among the many traditions and spiritual heritages that have passed down to us.

In searching for her own personal answers to the meaning of life, Elaine read a multitude of books, attended seminars and lectures in metaphysics and parapsychology, and investigated a variety of spiritual traditions ... but nowhere could she find a dictionary to help explain the various unfamiliar practices and teachings. "Terms and ideas were scattered throughout a hundred different books." So here she has put some of the things she has learned all under one roof, in alphabetical order, with personal comments and experiences.

Included are definitions of over 200 terms-everything you've wondered about - from absent healing, angels, auras, chakras, crystals, and drumming ... to ultra-sensitives, white light, yoga and Zoroastrianism.

This guidebook to new age and spiritual terms is the perfect reference book for beginners who are taking their first steps down the path of enlightenment...and contains a few insights for the seasoned traveler.

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About the Author

Elaine Murray, B.A., teaches spiritual development classes with an emphasis on meditation. She has been a student of metaphysics and parapsychology for over 20 years.

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M - Meditation Meditation is the art of listening, while in an altered state of consciousness. It is an inward journey. Our brain waves slow down to an alpha or theta state measurable by an electroencephalograph. The whole concept of meditation is directed towards developing the use of more of the mind. To this end, we must discover and operate the subjective or inner aspects of our minds. The deeper dimensions of our minds contain all the tools and equipment we need to function at the inner levels of awareness.

By going within, we come in contact with that spark of the Divine, our higher selves. If we learn to listen to our higher selves and all the higher guides and teachers we shall live an abundant, harmonious life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 199 pages
• Publisher: Blue Dolphin Pub; First Edition edition (February 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931892538
• ISBN-13: 978-0931892530
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,687,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: A Layman's Guide to New Age & Spiritual Terms (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book for beginners and quite a referral guide for the old hand. So many "metaphysical" and "spiritual" words are now creeping into the main stream soceity, that I have even directed my teen son to it for content and information he needs in high school. Elaines book keeps it simple in her explanations as well. I always find simplicity essential. When I personally began my own spiritual path, I wish someone would have pointed me in the direction of this wonderful book. Now, I would love to see an issue for the year 2000!