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  • Meister Eckhart's Living Wisdom

  • Indestructible Joy and the Path of Letting Go
  • By: James Finley
  • Narrated by: James Finley
  • Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (311 ratings)

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Meister Eckhart's Living Wisdom

By: James Finley
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The Teachings of Meister Eckhart: An Invitation to Experience God in Every Moment

The 13th-century mystic Meister Eckhart was the most brilliant Christian scholar of his day, but he was also legendary for the way he opened listeners to the direct experience of God during his public talks. Today, his written wisdom remains alive as ever, ready to illuminate us. With Meister Eckhart's Living Wisdom, James Finley, one of today's best-known teachers of the Christian contemplative tradition, invites us into Eckhart's insights in the same way this luminary teacher delighted in sharing them - through the spoken word.

"The eye with which I see God is the eye with which God sees me."

If the Divine dwells in all things, including ourselves, then why do we experience His presence only in fleeting moments, if at all? How do we let go of the illusions that imprison us to discover direct and felt liberation - not conceptually or in the afterlife but right here and now? These were the questions that compelled Meister Eckhart to reflection, spiritual practice, and discovery.

In this in-depth learning program, James Finley guides us through teachings and meditations for bringing Meister Eckhart's wisdom into our daily lives - to find for ourselves "the indestructible joy that that transcends even death", and to experience God not as a separate being but as the loving eternal center that sustains and embraces each of us and all of creation.

©2014 James Finley (P)2014 James Finley
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Enlightening, challenging, inspiring

Enlightening. The wisdom pours out of this book. James Finley does an extraordinary job explaining and giving images and examples on how to grasp the most difficult concepts.

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Transformation

A pure transformative gift. I bow in gratitude! A pure transformative gift. I bow in gratitude!

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Wonderful, but not for everyone.

"The eye with which I see God is the eye with which God sees me." I heard that phrase a couple years before reading Eckhart and, like James Finley himself states "I found Eckhardt difficult. I found it not easy to get at the underlying unity that held these beautiful words together as a teaching or a path."

I have read other books on the teachings of Eckhart. But this book resonates with me. I have listened to it well over 100 times (I listen to it in the middle of the night to go back to sleep). And by listening to it over and over "little by little it began to form in me an understanding of Eckhart's teachings... teachings of an awakening path."

This audio book is not an academic course of facts about Eckhart or his teachings. This audiobook is an invitation to go on a retreat with one who has read and pondered and meditated on Eckhardt for decades. And, just as James Finley promised, I have begun to look at the world in a more unitive way- a "mystical world view."

I have many books and audiobooks on the mystics from all the world traditions- but this is my favorite. In fact, it is my favorite audiobook. I am blessed to have come across it when I did. Had I listened to it 5 years earlier I would not have been ready and could never have finished it.

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A True Gem

This is a must listen for anyone intrested in Meister Eckhart's mysticism, and Christian mysticism in general.

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Loved it.

The wisdom and reading of this book so resonates with me at the deepest level. Will listen to it many times through my life. Deep wisdom.

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Love all of James Finley's works!

There is so much to receive from this book! 💗 And James Finley is the perfect soul to take you deeper!

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Profound Teachings and Guidance

I listen to James Finely audios teaching over and over to realign myself with intention and touching of this deep interior reality. I consider James Finley a spiritual mentor. NOTE: the music chosen to bridge chapters was experienced as a ‘cognitive and emotional dissonance’ for me. It was jarring in a way that was not helpful.

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Thoughtful and powerful

Knowing the author took time contemplating between each session makes it feel intimate and alive. Such a great introduction to the world and way of Meister Eckhart

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Just Amazing

This is nothing short of magical. The reader's voice is so soothing. The content lifts you up to a calm, meditative place. I am so very happy with this purchase. It's like your own personal retreat.

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It is like attending a James Finley retreat.

I appreciate James Finley's explainations and insights to Meister Eckhart's spiritual teachings. It was inspiring.

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