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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi:
The Biography of the Man Who Gave Transcendental Meditation to the World
by
Paul Mason
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This ground-breaking biography of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - the ONLY one of its kind -
telling the story of Maharishi and the spread of Transcendental Meditation,
is now available by popular demand,
in a new, revised, re-invigorated, expanded, up-to-date illustrated paperback version.
'Even if you bought the earlier versions, do buy this - so much more information and rare photos' - Tony Evenson
'Very interesting biography.......would recommend it 100%' - Ronan Skelly
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'Mala: A String of Unexpected Meetings'
An account of an inspirational visit to Rishikesh, India
by
Paul Mason
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LIFE & TEACHINGS OF SWAMI BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI SHANKARACHARYA OF JYOTIRMATH (1941-1953) Vol. I
by Paul Mason
Translation of श्री शंकराचार्य उपदेशामृत Shri Shankaracharya Upadeshamrita, 108 Hindi discourses of Guru Dev,
with notes, transcription of Devanagari text & transliteration of Sanskrit quotations.
Royal size (234mm x 156mm), 352 pages - 38 illustrations
ISBN 978-0-9562228-0-0
priced at £14.99 / €18.99 / $24.99
REVISED e-book version available (content same as current book edition)
high-quality pdf - only £9 each or £20 for set of 3
pdfs are delivered by email, usually within 24-48 hrs
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by Paul Mason
Translation of श्री ज्योतिष्पीठोद्धारक Shri Jyotishpeethoddharaka, the Hindi biography of Guru Dev with notes, transcription of Devanagari text, transliteration of Sanskrit quotations & additional biographical material and quotations.
Royal size (234mm x 156mm), 336 pages - 54 illustrations
ISBN 978-0-9562228-1-7
priced at £14.99 / €18.99 / $24.99
e-book version also available
high-quality pdf - only £9 each or £20 for set of 3
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LIFE & TEACHINGS OF SWAMI BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI SHANKARACHARYA OF JYOTIRMATH (1941-1953) Vol. III
by Paul Mason
Translation of अमृत-कण Amrit Kana, the Hindi discourses of Guru Dev compiled by Brahmachari Mahesh (later known as Maharishi Mahesh Yogi), with notes, transcription of Devanagari text & transliteration of Sanskrit quotations. Also included are transcripts of Maharishi speaking on Guru Dev and about his philosophies, with additional complementary material, including transcripts and translations of the Acharya Vandana Puja & the ‘108 Names of Guru Dev’.
Royal size (234mm x 156mm), 336 pages - 35 illustrations
ISBN 978-0-9562228-2-4
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LIFE & TEACHINGS OF
SWAMI BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI
SHANKARACHARYA OF JYOTIRMATH (1941-1953)
by
PAUL MASON
“Thank you so very much for all
that you are doing! Jai Guru Dev.”
- Jerry Jarvis, Director, Institute For Advanced Research
“I view your work as the most
important in the movement since Maharishi's death. ... Capturing the
historical and personal essence of Guru Dev and Maharishi is the only
way to go, and you are going there.”
- Rev. Dr. John Reigstad, Educator.
“I'll be first
in line to buy them.” - Lynn D Napper, Author
(‘Our Spiritual Heritage: An
Informal History of the Masters of the Sankaracharya
Tradition’)
“I am very happy with the final
result of your hard works,
actually, i am really, very impressed...very impressed indeed!” - KDA
of
London
“You really did a great job. Thanks.”- BJ, Germany
“Just wanted to let you know that I just received the three volumes and they are beautiful.” - RM, USA
“Got the 3 books yesterday in good shape. They are sooo beautiful! I like the cover very much, so Indian in the design - like holding pure gold in my hand!. More than 1000 pages and more than 100 illustrations very well chosen also giving the air of India.” - BH, Sweden
“...
you have done such a magnificent job, Paul. Thanks again for your
excellent work.
I continue to ponder the words of Guru Dev with much gratitude to you
for bringing them to me...” - TA, Canada
“They are a real treasure. Such lovely covers and the photos are great too. I am delighted with them. With very many thanks for your obvious tireless efforts in producing them.” - SM, UK
"I
loved the book (which I took from my friend so that is why I am sending
her a new one!).
It
really touched me. It was so soothing to hear his words." -
SM, USA
Amazon
review by Michael Laughrin, awarding five stars 
December 23, 2009
By Michael Laughrin (North Royalton, OH USA)
"108 Discourses of Guru Dev by Paul Mason is, in my opinion, the most important and BEST spiritual book written in the last 100 years. Swami Brahmananda Saraswati was affectionately known as Guru Dev.
Guru Dev was the Shankaracharya of Jyotir Math, the northernmost of the 4 seats of the Shankaracharyas established by Shankara between 1500 and 2000 years ago. This northernmost seat was vacant for many years until Guru Dev, who had been leading the life of a solitary saint living in the forest and mountains, finally agreed to take the seat.
These little 'sermons' (none is longer than 4 pages) are exceedingly clear, uplifting, and to the point. This volume has the discourses in the original Hindi and also in English (thank God, as my Hindi is not what is used to be). Of all the modern spiritual books that I have read, this one cuts through the junk like a sword and reveals the diamond truth that is at the core of the Vedic teachings. Most of the important topics are mentioned, such as Enlightenment (moksha), meditation, karma, the caste system, possessions, obstacles on the Path, Maya, dharma, and many, many others.
In my opinion, you must buy this book."
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The
Beatles' search for bliss, self-knowledge & enlightenment - from
psychedelia to transcendence - their experiments with drugs &
the practice of meditation.
The unvarnished story as told by The Beatles, friends, & others
who shared the journey.
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A documentary-in-print, profusely illustrated with many previously
unpublished colour photographs. ~
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ROOTS OF TM
Five Stars The Book Of a Lifetime!
By James A. Lynch Jr. on August 23, 2015
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
This tome by Paul Mason is truly a remarkable book of great depth and tremendous compassion.
It is like taking a retreat in the 1960’s directly with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi as your guide. The book definitely shows the very roots of TM and the significance and power of the TM technique itself.
Indeed in the very first few pages of the book you get a wonderful overview, in Maharishi’s own words, on the TM methodology itself. For someone like me who was initiated into my sitting mantra by my fantastic and late Aunt Initiator Effie Neville in 1976 it was like taking a shower in a cool stream. It reawakened in me the whole approach of effortlessness and naturalism that is at the very root of TM. Immediately upon absorbing the words that Paul relayed I found my meditation progressing at a much deeper level than before. These first few pages would be worth ten times the price of the book alone they were that valuable!
As if this wasn’t enough the book touches on the greatness, majesty and compassion of the late Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath Swami Brahmanand (better known as “Guru Dev”). The book shows just what type of devoted devotee Maharishi was to Guru Dev and that his love of Guru Dev motivated his entire effort at spreading the “TM technique”. Mr. Mason shows that Maharishi’s whole being and life was devoted to distilling the truth as espoused by Guru Dev and not just his “own” cobbled together theories.
In this way the author subtly address Maharishi’s various detractors with aplomb. Those who frequently claim that “Maharishi just made up the TM technique as some kind of pop meditation technique which is designed to lure the uniformed and to enrich his own personal fortune.“ That by showing the deep spiritual connection that Maharishi had with Guru Dev and that he could have hardly started such activities without other authorized devotees of Guru Dev knowing precisely what Maharishi was teaching.
Through Mr. Mason’s exposition we gain an appreciation of the deep power of Guru Dev in a way that finds him very approachable but still awe inspiring. In this way Mr. Mason, without interjecting his own interpretations, skillfully distills from the very words of Guru Dev and Maharishi their deep and unbounded love for all of humanity.
I was and am so moved by this book and cannot recommend it highly enough for any devotee of Maharishi, TM or even a practitioner of Buddhist Mindfulness, for there is something for all in this book that is sure to enrich your life and spiritual practice.
