"I wrote these articles over a period of 12 months. Part of the motivation for writing them was that I found the act of writing helpful for my own spiritual life. Of course, writing and reading about what you should be doing is the easy part, actually living them and putting them into practise is the real test. Many of the quotes in this book are from my spiritual teacher, Sri Chinmoy. As a student of Sri Chinmoy I have learnt a great deal about meditation and how to live a more peaceful life. Included are also a few stories by Sri Chinmoy on the theme of self-improvement, from his wonderful...

Sri Chinmoy is a spiritual Master who was an accomplished musician, sportsman, writer, artist and student of peace. His life was an effective demonstration of how to combine the inner depth and ancient wisdom of the East with the dynamism and modernity of the West. In addition to his outer activities, Sri Chinmoy was first and foremost a spiritual Teacher, who accepted a wide cross section of seekers who wished to follow his spiritual path. Since his mahasamadhi in 2007, seekers continue to be drawn to Sri Chinmoy's path and his rich spiritual legacy.

In this volume, disciples of...