Concentration

Mouni Sadhu (1897–1971) is the pen name taken by Dymitr Sudowski an occultist, spiritual teacher and author. The word 'mouni' means silent and 'sadhu' refers to a wandering holy man. The author has studied many paths on the route to self-realization, from Western Magic and Hermeticism to the bhakti yoga teachings of Ramana Maharshi. His writings are a wealth of practical and useful information and advice. His books cover subjects such as concentration, meditation, spiritual growth, the higher consciousness Theurgy and The Tarot.

“Even if your only interest in concentration is learning how to take charge of your own life, the investment of time and energy is well worth making. If you seek the goal that Mouni Sadhu sought - the state of Samadhi, which he called ‘the superconsciousness of the future’ - the benefits to be gained are quite literally beyond your imagination. In either case, Concentration is a classic guide to the first vital steps on that path.”John Michael Greer, author of The Occult Philosophy Workbook and The Sacred Geometry Oracle

• CONTENTSFOREWORD: THE WAY OF INNER POWERPREFACEPART IINTRODUCTION1. Foreword and Definitions2. The Method3. Use of Concentration4. The Role of Concentration in a Spiritual Search5. Who is Qualified to Study Concentration?6. Conditions for Success7. Advice to the StudentPART IIPSYCHOLOGICAL PRELIMINARIES AND KEYS8. Eastern Methods or Yoga (Mind before Heart)9. The Western Tradition (Heart before Mind)10. Obstacles and Aids11. Inner Attitude—the Key to Attainment12. What is the Mind?13. Different Aspects of Consciousness14. Psychology of SuccessPART IIITECHNIQUES15. Direct Preparation for Exercises16. First Series (Elementary Exercises)17. Second Series18. Third Series (Advanced Exercises)19. Fourth Series20. Fifth Series (Final Exercises)21. On the Threshold of MeditationPART IVCONCLUSION22. Resurrection into a New ConsciousnessBIBLIOGRAPHYINDEX