The Path: One Man's Quest on the Only Path There is [Paperback]

Donald J. Walters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 3, 2004

Here, with over 400 stories and sayings of Paramhansa Yogananda, is the inspiring story of onemans search for truth that led him to the great masters door, where he learned to live thespiritual life more perfectly through his teachers training and example. A vitally useful guidefor sincere seekers on any path. Filled with insightful stories and mystical adventures, ThePath is considered by many as a companion to Yoganandas Autobiography of a Yogi.

Editorial Reviews

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"... You have labored hard to create for us the style and truthfulness of Paramhansa Yogananda. It filled me with delight." -- D.P., India

"... humor express themselves in your book. Although it is not a short book, it came to an end too soon!" -- Ken Keyes, Jr., Founder-director, Living Love Center and Cornucopia Institute

"... modern saint. Yogananda has found a worthy Boswell to convey not only the man but the spirit of the man." -- James Fadiman, Transpersonal Psychologist, Author

"... we thank you from the bottom of our hearts, over-brimming with bliss and indescribable gratitude." -- T. D. Ukraine

".... The Path is filled with profound insight and practical advice for the novice and the more advanced seeker... -- Michael Toms, founder & President, New dimensions Foundation

"...enriching experience. "Deeply inspiring' -though hardly adequate - is the best way I can find to describe it." -- John W. White, Author, Editor, Lecturer

"...perfectly captures the personality of Paramhansa Yogananda, I am delighted that my brother disciple has produced this monumental work. ...." -- Roy Eugene Davis, founder-Director, Living Love Center and Cornucopia Institute

"...provides clues to the synthesis of East and West, and testifies to the opening of hearts and minds ...." -- David Spangler, Author, Lecturer, Findhorn Foundation

"I find Swami Kriyananda's work in harmony with the deepest spiritual traditions of Christianity." -- Sister John, Roman Catholic Presentation sisterhood

"I have read The Path, and many times tears of happiness have stained the pages of the book." -- N. P. Bulgaria

About the Author

J. Donald Walters (Swami Kriyananda) is an internationally known author, lecturer, and composer. Widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on meditation and yoga, he has taught these principles and techniques to hundreds of thousands of students around the world.

An advocate of simple living and high thinking, his more than 80 books emphasize the need to live wisely by one’s own experience of life, and not by abstract theories or dogmas.

In 1968, Walters founded Ananda Village in Nevada City, California, dedicated to spreading the spirit of friendship, service, and community throughout the world. Ananda is recognized as one of the most successful intentional community in the world. Today, over 1,000 people reside in five Ananda communities throughout the U.S. (Seattle, Palo Alto, Portland, Sacramento and Ananda Village) and in Europe. The European retreat and community located in Assisi, Italy, also serves Ananda meditation groups in Europe, Croatia, and Russia. Both the Nevada City and Assisi communities have world-renowned guest retreat facilities where thousands of visitors annually visit for renewal or instruction in many aspects of meditation, yoga, and the spiritual life. Walters has also established "Living Wisdom" schools for grades K-12 in Nevada City, Sacramento, Portland, and Palo Alto.

Mr. Walters books and music have sold over 3 million copies worldwide and been translated into 28 languages. He is the author of more than 80 books on a variety of topics including leadership, education, creativity, and moral values. His Best-selling titles include Awaken to Superconsciousness, Meditation for Starters, God Is for Everyone,The Art of Supportive Leadership, The Path – One Man’s Quest on the Only Path There Is, Money Magnetism, The Essence of Self-Realization, Affirmations for Self-Healing, Education for Life, and his best-selling Secrets gift books.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Crystal Clarity Publishers; 2 edition (June 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565897331
• ISBN-13: 978-1565897335
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #859,504 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) , a direct disciple of the great master, Paramhansa Yogananda, is an internationally known author, lecturer, and composer. Widely recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on meditation and yoga, he has taught these principles and techniques to hundreds of thousands of students around the world.

In 1968, Kriyananda founded Ananda Village in Nevada City, California, dedicated to spreading the spirit of friendship, service, and community throughout the world. Ananda is recognized as one of the most successful intentional communities in the world; over 1,000 people reside in Ananda communities in the US, India, and Italy. The European retreat and community located in Assisi, Italy, also serves Ananda meditation groups in Europe, Croatia, and Russia.

Ananda Village is also home to The Expanding Light, a world-renowned guest retreat facilities where thousands of visitors annually visit for renewal or instruction in many aspects of meditation, yoga, and the spiritual life. The nearby Ananda Meditation Retreat, located on Ananda's first property, function both as a retreat and as the site for Ananda's Institute of Alternative Living.

An advocate of simple living and high thinking, his more than 90 books covering a wide range of subjects emphasize the need to live wisely by one's own experience of life, and not by abstract theories or dogmas.

A composer since 1964, Kriyananda has written over 400 musical works. His music is inspiring, soothing, and uplifting. Many of his later albums are instrumental works with brief affirmations or visualizations. Chuck Dilberto, of Awareness Magazine says, "[His] words and music are full of his life and light. His sole intention is to heal, something we could all use during these chaotic times."

Through Crystal Clarity Publishers, his works, have sold over 3 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 25 languages.

Customer Reviews

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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stick to the review!, March 11, 2003

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Garry Jenness - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Path: One Man's Quest on the Only Path There is (Paperback)

The last reviewer seems to have forgotten we are reviewing the book, not trying to defame the author. What Swami Kriyananda has or has not been doing is irrelevant to this book. I hope the reviewer has at least read some of the Swami's latest books, to see if he is still copying his Guru.
This book came at a time when I was having some misgivings about the direction SRF was heading. I had never heard of Donald Walters or Kriyananda, so when I was given the chance to buy the book, I jumped at it. The stories he tells about the great Master are beautiful, I can read the love for Yogananda in every sentence. I also learned about Ananda, and what they were doing; I eventually became a member. Ananda is like the church that gives freedom in worship while SRF is like The Vatican!
Don't listen to the hate and gossip mongers, read this and other of Kriyananda's works; you won't be sorry.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Speaks to anyone looking for life's deeper purpose, April 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Path: One Man's Quest on the Only Path There is (Paperback)

Many seekers have read Yogananda's AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI. Yogananda says little about himself in that book. THE PATH not only gives hundreds of stories about Yogananda, but it gives the author's perspective on what it was like to live with a yoga master and what it means to be a disciple. The book begins with the author's personal search that led him to Yogananda. This search in itself is both familiar and intriguing.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a most insightful and inspiring perspective of yogananda, October 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Path: One Man's Quest on the Only Path There is (Paperback)

A most revealing tale of one man's quest for enlightenment. Personal, honest, and beautifully written. Incredibly informative, entertaining.