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A Course in Miracles
A Course in Miracles is a profound spiritual text focusing on the principles of universal love and forgiveness that has a revelatory impact on people of many faiths and religious backgrounds. Distributed since its initial publication by the non-profit Foundation for Inner Peace, and promoted solely through mail order and word of mouth, A Course' in Miracles has sold over 1...more
Hardcover, Second Edition, 1296 pages
Published
March 1st 1996
by Viking Adult
(first published 1975)
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I believe the message, but the packaging is awful. This book seems to be written especially for dogmatic Christians in order to shine a different light on the interpretations of spirituality in Christianity.
Considering the way Christianity is experienced in some parts of America this book may contribute to a more open and loving way of living. Other than that, I would say there are books who get down to the core of our essence along a more simple and clearer path.
Considering the way Christianity is experienced in some parts of America this book may contribute to a more open and loving way of living. Other than that, I would say there are books who get down to the core of our essence along a more simple and clearer path.
This is a long term self paced course.
You will know when you are ready to read this simply by reading the 1st few pages or visiting the reviews and synopsis of the book.
I guarantee it will change your life simply by changing and understanding more about yourself.
For me within the first 3 weeks of the exercises the changes have been enormous. Furthermore it puts to bed many mysteries from my pre-teen years and then to a lesser extent my tumultuous teen years. Now I know and understand so much bet...more
You will know when you are ready to read this simply by reading the 1st few pages or visiting the reviews and synopsis of the book.
I guarantee it will change your life simply by changing and understanding more about yourself.
For me within the first 3 weeks of the exercises the changes have been enormous. Furthermore it puts to bed many mysteries from my pre-teen years and then to a lesser extent my tumultuous teen years. Now I know and understand so much bet...more
This book really laid out for me the differences between the ego and the true Self and allowed me to see which was operating when in my life, mostly in myself but sometimes in others. The concepts in this book are amazingly powerful and the kind of simple that is not easy. But the writing is pretty stilted and gender biased/ Christian-y. I had to really force myself to focus on meaning rather than form (which is part of the point!)
It took me a year to read the text part, a little each day. I co...more
It took me a year to read the text part, a little each day. I co...more
This spiritual work is a miracle in itself. It is probably the most challenging book I've ever read. It is also my most treasured book. Many years ago I read it and underlined every page and the top of each page I wrote one sentence that stood out to me from that page. The whole book was written on and marked all over. I got involved with A Course In Miracles (ACIM) group in town and found that there was a good deal of skimming over whatever seemed most impactful in the book. When you realize wh...more
This spiritual work is a miracle in itself. It is probably the most challenging book I've ever read. It is also my most treasured book. Many years ago I read it and underlined every page and the top of each page I wrote one sentence that stood out to me from that page. The whole book was written on and marked all over. I got involved with A Course In Miracles (ACIM) group in town and found that there was a good deal of skimming over whatever seemed most impactful in the book. When you realize wh...more
While I am not completely through the daily study guide, I have found the readings very helpful. There is not a single female pronoun used for God or even for the participant which I would guess is because of the time period in which it was originally written. That is perhaps the only thing that I felt was missing. I made the translation to fit my gender in my notes. To be fair, this is something that women the world over have had to do for centuries in many different religious works.
No book has influenced me more, nor has had as profound an effect as "A Course in Miracles."
This is actually a 3 volume set of books: a text, a workbook and a teacher's manual, that I read from continuously, and have for the past 31 years. It is one of the most significant spiritual messages of our time. The Course combines 21st Century psychology with non-dualistic metaphysics. (Only God is real. The rest is but a dream…) The goal is healing the mind and coming to peace, as a result of re-train...more
This is actually a 3 volume set of books: a text, a workbook and a teacher's manual, that I read from continuously, and have for the past 31 years. It is one of the most significant spiritual messages of our time. The Course combines 21st Century psychology with non-dualistic metaphysics. (Only God is real. The rest is but a dream…) The goal is healing the mind and coming to peace, as a result of re-train...more
Spirituality is the most important ingredient in my life. [...:] I am always on the outlook for books that enrich my spiritual understanding. This is definitely one that has done that for me.
The book is written in three sections. The first section is the longest. That is the main text. It is a challenge to absorb. I often found the language to be be difficult to understand. Yet I believe there is a valid reason for this. I think that the purpose is to challenge the reader to get past their preco...more
The book is written in three sections. The first section is the longest. That is the main text. It is a challenge to absorb. I often found the language to be be difficult to understand. Yet I believe there is a valid reason for this. I think that the purpose is to challenge the reader to get past their preco...more
This book is huge and will take me a long time to finish. It's not for everyone -- there are a lot of stumbling blocks because of the "Christian"-type language. If you're able to get through it, it will be life-changing. All the other books I'm reading that are related to the Course and serve as help tools have already altered the way I see the world, which is ultimately "my" world, my perception, my projections, fears, baggage, etc. Very happy to be reading this book right now!
It is not very often we come across a book that says so much about who we are and why we are here. The error in perception, the illusion of separation, and why there is no such thing as guilt and sin are all central to its theme, and yet there is so much more. The wording of the text is almost biblical in tone, but such is the strength of its message it cannot fail to inspire those who open its pages. If you are genuine in your desire to understand the true meaning of your existence, including t...more
Jul 17, 2009
Kate
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Everyone
Recommended to Kate by:
Steve Buswell
This "course" aims to reverse your thought system. It is not meant to be theoretical, although ideas are presented. It is a course in which you are to experience the lessons, that is where the miracles occur. The merit of each lesson will be in its application - the lesson does not care what you "think" about it, or how you "feel" about it, it just wants you to "do" it!
There are 365 lessons, written in aims to do one a day, but certainly not a requirement. I did not do it this way...I took my ti...more
There are 365 lessons, written in aims to do one a day, but certainly not a requirement. I did not do it this way...I took my ti...more
If freedom from fear, guilt, sin, and death interests you, then you might want to give this book a chance - an open-minded read. A COURSE IN MIRACLES is about the miracle of healing through mind-change. Anybody can do it. Just read the Daily Workbook Lessons and let Jesus lead you Home. Yes, I said Jesus. Jesus dictated the Course. Helen was his scribe. Upon reading this book - if you are a believer in miracles - that's the first one you come to accept. Until you read the book, you won't know wh...more
As I have grown in my Catholic faith, the appeal this book once had has faded as the light of the real truth of Christ has become brighter and more profound. The miracles I have experienced as a result of my prayers and faith have been grander and more sublime than any I would have ever "expected". Therefore, one's expectations are merely limitations when compared with God's perfect timing, transcendent synchronicity and serendipity.
So, while deeply familiar with this book, my understanding of...more
So, while deeply familiar with this book, my understanding of...more
I gave this one four stars partly because of my critical skepticism of religion in general and that is even stronger when I explore new revelations or transmissions. I am also overwhelmed by the potential of the ideas in this book and will take some time to properly absorb and consider them. This could become a 5 star classic putting it in competition with the Bible, Quran, Gita, I Ching, etc. or it could drop to a one star new age flash- in-the-pan pile of flotsam. Only time will tell but I am...more
A Course in Miracles is a miracle! This book helps intelligent, rational people return to a belief in our higher power, God, Jesus Christ. This book explains how to be holy and happy by practicing forgiveness and non-judgement. As we grow day by day in Spirituality and become closer to God, we will finally realize the year-round love, peace and joy that we usually only glimpse at Christmas. As a Christian counselor I highly recommend this book to those with an appetite for discovery and growth....more
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Life changing but not for everyone. The story of how this book came into existence is unbelievable. I had a hard time with some of the references although I stuck with it and became a different person. The ideas in this book were difficult to get my brain around and some of it did not resonate with me. But the concepts that I could relate to, were enough to slowly change my thinking pattern. (I know nothing) If you feel restless and are always searching for something, this may be the book for yo...more
I actually read:
http://acim.miraclevision.com/pre-searchable/v1-text-31-08.html
It can also be found at:
http://acim-search.miraclevision.com/std-second-edition-and-supps/
If I were to try to think of an overriding "take away" I had with this over 800 page book, I'd say that all of the negatives in it are relative rather than absolute; their purpose is to point out errors which keep you from full happiness and which you the reader can correct by learning important self-improvement lessons from read...more
http://acim.miraclevision.com/pre-searchable/v1-text-31-08.html
It can also be found at:
http://acim-search.miraclevision.com/std-second-edition-and-supps/
If I were to try to think of an overriding "take away" I had with this over 800 page book, I'd say that all of the negatives in it are relative rather than absolute; their purpose is to point out errors which keep you from full happiness and which you the reader can correct by learning important self-improvement lessons from read...more
Dec 31, 2012
Arlo
rated it
1 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
only knowledgable and skeptical students of mysticism.
Recommended to Arlo by:
several friends
Shelves:
spirituality
What is A Course In Miracles?
“The Course” is so sophisticated that it is challenging to find a higher perspective from which to review it. It seems to contain much profound wisdom, but there is a catch. Aside from its dense rhetoric, it is systemically problematic.
Even though The Course seems congruent in most respects with much of the non-dualistic wisdom of the great mystics of all traditions, it nevertheless contains a twist that subverts its seemingly high intent. The manifest wisdom of The...more
Dec 26, 2012
Arlo
rated it
1 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
a cautious and well-informed student of mysticism. Otherwise, I would take a pass.
Shelves:
spirituality
What is A Course In Miracles?
“The Course” is so sophisticated that it is challenging to find a higher perspective from which to review it. It seems to contain much profound wisdom, but there is a catch. Aside from its dense rhetoric, it is systemically problematic.
Even though The Course seems congruent in most respects with much of the non-dualistic wisdom of the great mystics of all traditions, it nevertheless contains a twist that subverts its seemingly high intent. The manifest wisdom of The...more
I am a seeker of Truth, and am most grateful this book came into my life. Those who seek Truth know what I mean, and are probably the only audience this book has. So I will speak to YOU guys:
*Note = The writing style of this book may not be for everyone, it's very intricate and long - but only because the SIMPLE TRUTH it explains is so immensely HUGE... the Truth that it explains is All There IS, AND THAT IS PRETTY HUGE. So what little explanation that The Course has is necessary for those of u...more
*Note = The writing style of this book may not be for everyone, it's very intricate and long - but only because the SIMPLE TRUTH it explains is so immensely HUGE... the Truth that it explains is All There IS, AND THAT IS PRETTY HUGE. So what little explanation that The Course has is necessary for those of u...more
My favorite chapter from this book:
The Anti-Christ
What is an idol? Do you think you know? For idols are unrecognized as such, and never seen for what they really are. That is the only power that they have. Their purpose is obscure, and they are feared and worshipped, both, because you do not know what they are for, and why they have been made. An idol is an image of your brother that you would value more than what he is. Idols are made that he may be replaced, no matter what their form. And it...more
The Anti-Christ
What is an idol? Do you think you know? For idols are unrecognized as such, and never seen for what they really are. That is the only power that they have. Their purpose is obscure, and they are feared and worshipped, both, because you do not know what they are for, and why they have been made. An idol is an image of your brother that you would value more than what he is. Idols are made that he may be replaced, no matter what their form. And it...more
Heavily Christian language was annoying to me, but this was a very influential book in my life since 1986.
Three times I've started the exercises, and I always bailed when I reached an exercise I could not commit to.
I've heard various opinions as to whether this book is good or evil.
...and I'm not sure. The exercises appear valuable, but something always stops me from completing them.
Three times I've started the exercises, and I always bailed when I reached an exercise I could not commit to.
I've heard various opinions as to whether this book is good or evil.
...and I'm not sure. The exercises appear valuable, but something always stops me from completing them.
This book truly changed the way I feel about the world. I have read it roughly 5 times since 2003 and continue every couple of years through the lessons. The more you do the lessons, the better you understand the benefits. When you first begin to read this, you may get discouraged and not understand it. If you continue to read, it will make more sense.
Jun 15, 2012
Shanna Covey
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
All seekers on spiritual journey.
Shelves:
spiritual
This book changed my entire perspective. I now assimilate other worldviews through the one that is presented in ACIM. It is a challenge to take on, but well worth the discipline and effort. It opened my heart, mind, and soul in ways that I could not have imagined.
Apr 10, 2011
Bud James
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Anyone who wants to experience change in their experience of Life.
Recommended to Bud by:
My Friends. Bless You.
Shelves:
sleeper_awake,
acim
Amazing.
Life Changing.
It is a wonderful path to return to Love.
This is my daily study, my daily work, and inspires my daily mantras, and has been since I first read it years ago. I joined a year-long study group to go through the Workbook, and continue the lessons and readings still to this very day.
The course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love,
for that is beyond what can be taught.
It does aim, however, at removing the blocks to the awareness of love's presence, which is your natural i...more
Life Changing.
It is a wonderful path to return to Love.
This is my daily study, my daily work, and inspires my daily mantras, and has been since I first read it years ago. I joined a year-long study group to go through the Workbook, and continue the lessons and readings still to this very day.
The course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love,
for that is beyond what can be taught.
It does aim, however, at removing the blocks to the awareness of love's presence, which is your natural i...more
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