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The Book of Listening
This book is a compilation of Volumes 1 - 10 of Jean Klein´s journal Listening, published by the Jean Klein Foundation on a limited basis between 1989-1995.
Each volume of The Book of Listening is arranged around a theme, for example, Love and Marriage, The Guru and Disciple, and includes a previously unpublished private discussion or a transcription of a public talk with Jean Klein. Listening also includes one question answered in depth (Your Question) and a brief description of Jean's unique approach to the role of the body in his teaching. For each volume Jean selected an extract from his own favorite literature and poetry, covering many ages and cultures, which complemented the depth and richness of his own expression.
Most of Jean Klein's teaching was simply through his presence and through the question and answer dialogues where he “answered the questioner, not the question.� Jean emphasized the direct approach to liberation, an approach free from emphasis on the attainment of progressively subtle psycho-somatic states.
The Book of Listening reproduces each original volume in full and, as well as offering an exposition of the direct path, captures the multi-cultural interests and tastes of this remarkable and pioneering exponent of Advaita in the West.
Each volume of The Book of Listening is arranged around a theme, for example, Love and Marriage, The Guru and Disciple, and includes a previously unpublished private discussion or a transcription of a public talk with Jean Klein. Listening also includes one question answered in depth (Your Question) and a brief description of Jean's unique approach to the role of the body in his teaching. For each volume Jean selected an extract from his own favorite literature and poetry, covering many ages and cultures, which complemented the depth and richness of his own expression.
Most of Jean Klein's teaching was simply through his presence and through the question and answer dialogues where he “answered the questioner, not the question.� Jean emphasized the direct approach to liberation, an approach free from emphasis on the attainment of progressively subtle psycho-somatic states.
The Book of Listening reproduces each original volume in full and, as well as offering an exposition of the direct path, captures the multi-cultural interests and tastes of this remarkable and pioneering exponent of Advaita in the West.
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393 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 14, 2008
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August 27, 2020
Excellent as ever.
Jean Klein is my go to teacher, I read his books and allow the wordless meaning to resonate.
This book is a bit different to his usual ones. It includes excerpts from poets and philosophers ranging from William Wordsworth to Lao Tzu. I’m personally most interested in the words of Jean Klein so I skipped most of the other sections. Though I think it’s a great idea to include them and many may enjoy it.
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Jean Klein is my go to teacher, I read his books and allow the wordless meaning to resonate.
This book is a bit different to his usual ones. It includes excerpts from poets and philosophers ranging from William Wordsworth to Lao Tzu. I’m personally most interested in the words of Jean Klein so I skipped most of the other sections. Though I think it’s a great idea to include them and many may enjoy it.
:)
August 27, 2023
This is my first John Klein book. To be honest I couldn't get into it. Klein is the Rupert Syria's gurus guru so I started with him. I should have bought a book of straight dialogues rather than this. The snippets of poetry and writings from other Eastern systems I found boring. And Klein speaks talking about love is a bit boring.
January 3, 2021
This is a book you can read again and again. You can choose excepts or simply open to random wisdom.
February 19, 2021
Jean klein is always spectacular, deep and true
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