How to Know God (Miniature) | 
 enlarge | Author: Deepak Chopra
Publisher: Running Press Miniature Editions
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 21586
Format: Abridged
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 96
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Dimensions (in): 3.2 x 2.7 x 0.6
ISBN: 0762411589
Dewey Decimal Number: 291
EAN: 9780762411580
ASIN: 0762411589
Publication Date: September 11, 2001
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God is not a person or a thing but rather a process, according to world-renowned author and spiritual leader Deepak Chopra. The purpose of this ambitious book is to assure readers that anyone can engage in this process--"it isn't a matter of faith, religious teaching, innate goodness, luck or some other mysterious factor," Chopra explains. "Our brains are hardwired to find God." This hardwiring is deftly explored as Chopra lists the seven ways humans know God and how they correspond to the anatomy of our human brains. He devotes a chapter to each of the seven visions of God: "Protector," "Almighty," "God of Peace," "Redeemer," "Creator," "God of Miracles," and "Pure Being--I am." In every chapter he asks and answers the same questions for the readers: "Who am I?" "How do I fit in?" "How do I find God?" The format works well, helping to tame this broad discussion while also illuminating the different personality types that are attracted to these seven different visions. Fortunately, Chopra is a gifted narrator, able to make human anatomy and quantum physics understandable while also keeping spiritual and metaphysical discussions grounded. As he drifts through the cloudy realms of ESP, telepathy, clairvoyance, miracles, obedience, loyalty, evil, ego, addictions, and mentors, readers can trust that there is a competent pilot at the helm, deftly guiding this excellent book. Plan to take some time with this one. It is perhaps his best yet and as such deserves a slow and steady commitment. --Gail Hudson
Product Description
Dr. Deepak Chopra takes a scientific approach to spirituality in this mini version of the enormously inspiring New York Times bestseller, proposing that the human brain is hardwired to know God. The internationally renowned author proposes seven biological responses of the human nervous system that correspond to levels of divine experience. With insight into the human longing for connection with a higher being, this book speaks profoundly to readers of every faith.
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 Deepak is Deep November 14, 2008
How to know God indeed? What does Deepak say that others have not? PLENTY! Mr. C writes with clarity and honesty. His ability to explain intricate concepts is amazing. I sense a humility in his writing and this book is well written and is a gem in the treasure of my books. Although I discovered and been reading him only within the past few years, I always heard about him and now I know why people all over the world are running to his workshops in droves. Mr. C is an awesome writer - this little book packs a spiritual punch of epic portions and when finished you will have a different and clearer understanding of God. I enjoyed this book immensely and if one is ready to read about a refreshing way to view and know God - this book is for you.
I love it! November 13, 2008
Well, everything that can be said has been said by other reviewers and I would recommend you read several of the other reviews. I am a spritual seeker, and am always looking for commonalities rather than differences in our spiritual teachings. I really enjoyed this book and found that it was a positive rather than divisive influence. Easy for anyone with any life experience - recommend it for 16 years and up (unless you have a very precocious 13 year old! They can read it too.).
How To Know God May 3, 2008
I really enjoyed reading this book,it gave me a better understanding of god and myself
a well written book March 13, 2008
A great book and a must read for those who'd like to be acquainted with the real meaning and a deeper understanding of God. Yet, you would need an open mind before you could start holding and enjoy reading the book. If you're the kind of person who's ready to explore and face another view of reality, then your search for spiritual motivation, development and transformation will come to mind. Take your time and read the book rather slow since you will definitely get to learn, open a new door and gain something out of it.
It's a simple dynamic: garbage in, garbage out. February 17, 2008
The simple dynamic outlined here is what you put in is what you get out. If your view of God keeps you in a state of fear then that's your input. Don't expect anything different in the output. If your input is an understanding and free flowing energy where you exchange consciousness with the divine, then your output is of course a very positive and fulfilling result. In a nut shell, Dr. Chopra is teaching what we all know, how you treat others, including God, is directly proportional to how you are treated. I think it so simple though, some people just can't believe it. The God relationship, and this is just my experience, you are dealing with an energy source, not a physical being with big white beard that sits on a throne and sends Mother Nature to punish the wicked. That is a manufactured God in the minds of humanity. It is NOT the source Dr. Chopra is writing about here.
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