Vedanta and the West No. 158, November-December, 1962

""Vedanta and the West"" is a book written by Christopher Isherwood, which was first published in November-December 1962 as issue No. 158 of a magazine of the same name. The book explores the intersection of Vedanta, a Hindu philosophy, and Western culture. Isherwood, a British-American writer and Vedanta practitioner, offers insights into how Vedanta has influenced Western thought and spirituality. The book is divided into several sections, including essays on Vedanta and its relationship to Christianity, the role of the guru in Vedanta, and the practice of meditation. Isherwood draws on his own experiences as a Vedanta practitioner and his knowledge of Western philosophy and literature to provide a thoughtful and engaging analysis of the topic. The book is recommended for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of Eastern and Western spirituality and philosophy.Includes Introduction To Vivekananda, By Christopher Isherwood; Vivekananda And His Message, By Swami Prabhavananda; And Swamiji In Southern California, By Brahmacharini Usha.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.