Synopses & Reviews
A detailed description of the mystical journey to Absolute Truth from Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee. At the root of every mystical calling is the search for what is Real; this book follows this call, detailing the inner journey to Absolute Truth. Readers are guided through traditional experiences of the path—emptiness and the void, oneness, and communion with nature. Particular direction is given for how contemporary seekers can—and must—engage with challenges unique to our times, such as extreme materialism and ecological devastation. A pioneer in the subject of Spiritual Ecology Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee offers spiritual guidance on the vital need to restore a sacred connection to life and the environment. For Love of the Real is a much needed in-depth exploration of the contribution spiritual life can make to our present environmental crisis.
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"I don't think I have ever heard a spiritual teacher share with such stark honesty and tenderness what the journey is like from the inside." —Mirabai Starr, author and translator, Teresa of Avila: The Book of My Life
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"(A) lyrical work. . . .Vaughan-Lee takes us along with him as he reflects on his own adventuresome spiritual journey." —www.SpiritualityAndPractice.com (January 2012)
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“Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee’s explanation in For Love of the Real of how to turn away from self-centeredness in the face of reality will appeal to readers who seek to lead a meaningful life.” —His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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"Its message speaks to people from many different traditions and backgrounds who aspire to lead lives of greater meaning, fulfillment, and depth." —Acharya Judy Lief, Buddhist teacher, Naropa University; author, Making Friends with Death: A Buddhist Guide to Encountering Mortality
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"Just what we need within the context of our ordinary lives in this modern day and age (and) will support your spiritual practice both immediately and for as long as you keep it close to you.” —Ari Goldfield, Buddhist teacher, psychotherapist, author
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“A penetrating, heartfelt look into Absolute Reality.” —Lama Palden, Buddhist Teacher; Founder, Sukhasiddhi Foundation
About the Author
Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee is a Sufi teacher who has lectured extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, and is the author of more than 15 books, including Alchemy of Light, Return of the Feminine and the World Soul, and Spiritual Power. He lives in Inverness, California.