Classic Spirituality for the Modern Man

by Andrew Lynn

‘Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create hard times. The basic premise of this book is that strength and weakness have a spiritual dimension.’ Classic Spirituality for the Modern Man takes a radically new approach to the question of spirituality. Its purpose is to bring the spiritual classics alive so that they can once again serve their original and true to guide and inspire us as we make our way through life. Classic Spirituality for the Modern Man introduces for the general reader selections from the most profound and inspirational of spiritual classics from around the world, • The Kybalion • Ecclesiastes • Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching • Buddha, Dhammapada and ‘On Governance of Thoughts’ • Chuang-tzu, The Writings of Chuang-tzu • Huainanzi, ‘The Old Man Who Lost His Horse’ • Bhagavad Gita • Al-Ghazali, The Alchemy of Happiness • Rumi, Masnavi • Pascal, Pensées • Schopenhauer, ‘The Vanity of Existence’ • Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra • Allen, As a Man Thinketh These works speak to us of the fundamental principles of spiritual wisdom, the mysterious primordial force of the ‘Tao’, the Buddhist art of maintaining mental and emotional equilibrium, and the essential features of Hindu and Sufi self-cultivation, as well as modern approaches to self-realization. There is no better primer in the art of awakened living. This is the second book in the 'Classics for the Modern Man' series.

229 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 24, 2017

Reviews

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Idéntical in format and style to CLASSIC PHILOSOPHY FOR THE MODERN MAN, Lynn’s book is an introductory summary of the writings he’s chosen to present followed by selections from the actual works. There is a noticeable difference in tone, however, at least in my perception. Lynn seems more passionate about or committed to this topic than he was to philosophy.

I’d recommend this book to those interested in learning more about several diverse aspects of spirituality. Reading it was certainly time well spent in my estimation and I’m looking forward to reading or re-reading many of the works Lynn presents, “Ecclesiastes” in particular.

[Kirk Weikart · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of spiritual works through the ages. Some of the selections, especially at the beginning of the book, have little or no explanation of their relation to each other or modern man. This weakness is addressed as the book progresses. Don't give up, as the conclusion is a decent attempt to tie all of the pieces together.

I was a little disappointed that there was only one biublical piece (selections form the book of Ecclesiastes) and it had zero commentary or analysis.

[Kenneth Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

Good but not great the other books for the modern man were better. It had it points and broke through at times

[Jack · Rating 1 out of 5]

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