Essays on the Quest
Essays on the Quest by Paul Brunton, published by Samuel Weiser in 1985, offers insights into the author’s personal journey towards spiritual consciousness. This edition, comprising 216 pages, presents a collection of Brunton’s thoughts and reflections, drawn from his files after his passing. The book invites readers to engage with Brunton’s conversational style as he explores various topics, including karma, self-reliance, and the importance of emotional cleansing in the pursuit of personal growth.
In this work, Brunton addresses the challenges faced by spiritual seekers, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and responsibility in their journeys. He discusses the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on teachers or gurus and warns against the distractions of the occult. Essays on the Quest serves as a resource for those interested in the intersection of body, mind, and spirit, providing valuable perspectives for anyone on a path of personal development.
Official synopsis Publisher
Dr. Paul Brunton has written many books about the quest for spiritual consciousness, and his personal search for peace proved so valuable for readers that his works were translated into many languages. Because this search helped so many, Essays on the Quest has been published after his death, gleaned from material in Dr. Brunton’s files. In this book, the reader is given a chance to look at the man who was Paul Brunton, for he shares his ideas with us in a conversational manner – ideas ranging from a discussion of karma as the law of consequences to how we can develop insight. He shows us how to cleanse ourselves of petty emotions so that we can rise above the ego. An important discussion for seekers is the chapter on self-reliance, for Dr. Brunton looks at the problems that may develop when students place themselves totally in the hands of a teacher (or guru, or master). Limited growth, lack of responsibility, and other pitfalls of the spiritual aspirant – such as becoming involved in the “glamour” of the occult, and the danger of obsession – are mentioned. This is necessary information for serious students on the path for it provides us all with a chance to re-evaluate where we are. — from book’s back cover
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