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Esalen: America And The Religion Of No Religion
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Jeffrey Kripal Here Recounts The Spectacular History Of Esalen, The Institute That Has Long Been A World Leader In Alternative And Experiential Education And Stands Today At The Center Of The Human Potential Movement. Forged In The Literary And Mythical Leanings Of The Beat Generation, Inspired In The Lecture Halls Of Stanford By Radical Scholars Of Comparative Religion, The Institute Was The Remarkable Brainchild Of Michael Murphy And Richard Price.Set Against The Heady Backdrop Of California During The Revolutionary 1960S, Esalen Recounts In Fascinating Detail How These Two Maverick Thinkers Sought To Fuse The Spiritual Revelations Of The East With The Scientific Revolutions Of The West, Or To Combine The Very Best Elements Of Zen Buddhism, Western Psychology, And Indian Yoga Into A Decidedly Utopian Vision That Rejected The Dogmas Of Conventional Religion. In Their Religion Of No Religion, The Natural World Was Just As Crucial As The Spiritual One, Science And Faith Not Only Commingled But Became Staunch Allies, And The Enlightenment Of The Body Could Lead To The Full Realization Of Our Development As Human Beings.An Impressive New Book. . . . [Kripal] Has Written The Definitive Intellectual History Of The Ideas Behind The Institute.San Francisco Chroniclekripal Examines Esalens Extraordinary History And Evocatively Describes The Breech Birth Of Murphy And Prices Brainchild. His Real Achievement, Though, Is Effortlessly Synthesizing A Dizzying Array Of Dissonant Phenomena (Cold War Espionage, Ecstatic Religiosity), Incongruous Pairings (Darwinism, Tantric Sex), And Otherwise Schizy Ephemera (Psychedelic Drugs, Spaceflight) Into A Cogent, Satisfyingly Complete Narrative.Atlantic Monthlykripal Has Produced The First Allencompassing History Of Esalen: Its Intellectual, Social, Personal, Literary And Spiritual Passages. Kripal Brings Us Uptodate And Takes Us Deep Beneath Historical Surfaces In This Definitive, Elegantly Written Book.Playboy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religion'? A: 'Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religion' by Jeffrey Kripal explores the history of the Esalen Institute, focusing on its role in alternative education and the human potential movement, particularly during the 1960s.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religion' is Jeffrey Kripal.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religion' was published on November 1, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 594 pages.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: 'Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religion' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in spirituality? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers interested in spirituality, as it discusses the fusion of Eastern spiritual practices with Western scientific thought within the context of the Esalen Institute.
- Q: What themes are covered in the book? A: The book covers themes such as the intersection of spirituality and science, the influence of the Beat Generation, and the evolution of alternative religions in America.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for understanding the history of alternative education? A: Yes, it provides a comprehensive history of the Esalen Institute and insights into the development of alternative education methods during the 20th century.
- Q: What reviews has this book received? A: The book has been praised by publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle and Atlantic Monthly for its insightful analysis and synthesis of various cultural phenomena.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religion' is available in its first edition.