Vivekananda World Teacher

At the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893, a young Hindu monk named Swami Vivekananda caused a sensation. Directed by his master Sri Ramakrishna to bring the teachings of Hindu philosophy, Vedanta, meditation, and yoga practice to the Western world, Vivekananda became a popular and highly respected teacher in America as well as in India. In just a little over a century Vivekananda's message of spiritual unity has spread throughout the world. In this book for spiritual seekers of all faiths and backgrounds, and for all who yearn for solutions to the idealogical conflicts that threaten the world, Swami Adiswarananda presents his own selection of Vivekananda's most profound and inspiring lectures and intimate glimpses taken from reflections and reminiscences of disciples, world leaders, and others. A chapter by Swami Nikhilananda (1895?1973), founder of the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York, offers a fascinating view into the life of the monk who introduced Indian philosophy and mysticism to America. In his Introduction, Swami Adiswarananda provides a discussion of Swami Vivekananda's influence on the West, which continues to grow even today. Vivekananda's lectures include subjects such as the ideal of a universal religion, worship of the living God, and great spiritual teachers of the world. A chronology of Vivekananda's life and a selection of photographs are valuable additions to the book.