1. What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
2. Is meditation central to all religious and spiritual traditions?
3. Give us a practical example of a person who turned their life around using meditation.
4. How does meditation work and what does the basic practice entail?
5. How can I begin to integrate a more spiritual life style in my daily life?
6. What special practices help deal with chronic or ongoing stress, anxiety and anger?
7. How can I be more effective in dealing with adversity?
8. Spiritual practices can seem very abstract. Talk about an example from the book of a person who was able to overcome great obstacles, like war or starvation, using them.
9. How does my "attitude" affect my view of my life and others?
10. Do I need a spiritual teacher and guidance on the spiritual path?
11. What kinds of practices help connect us with the qualities of compassion and love and forgiveness?
12. How can I control my mind and reduce ego in my life?
13. How can some of these great spiritual luminaries help me today with my daily struggles?
14. How do I recognize an authentic teacher?
15. Where can I go to get further guidance?
"In this great book, brimming with the nectar and wisdom teachings of Sufis, Sants and Saints, Andrew Vidich guides us through deeper and deeper levels of the heart's mystery, until its final unveiling in the Essence of God. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the mystical life."
—Shaykha Fariha al Jerrahi
Spiritual Leader, International Aski Jerrahi Order NY
