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Anam Cara
John O´donohue
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Description for Anam Cara
Paperback. This text uses the Celtic vision of life as a means to examine the landscape of the soul. It argues that instead of seeking to satisfy our spiritual hunger on an everlasting journey of exploration, we should seek to gain an understanding that the soul lies within us always. Num Pages: 288 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLK2; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 202. 280pp
When St Patrick came to Ireland in the 5th century AD, he encountered the Celtic people and a flourishing spiritual tradition that had already existed for thousands of years. He also discovered that where the Christians worshipped one God, the Celts had many and found divinity all around them: in the rivers, hills, sea and sky. The ancient Celtic reverence for the spirit in all things survives today - a vibrant legacy of mystical wisdom that is unique in the Western world.
Now, in this exquisite book, Irish poet and scholar John O'Donohue shares with us the secrets of ... Read morethis ancient world. Using authentic Irish prayers and blessings, he reveals the treasures that lie hidden within your own soul and the 'secret divinity' in your relationships. As he traces the cycles of life and nature, he draws from the holy waters of Ireland's spiritual heritage to lead you to a place where your heart can be healed and nourished. It is a place where you will discover your own anam cara, your true 'soul friend'.
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About John O´donohue
JOHN O'DONOHUE was a poet, philosopher and scholar, a native Gaelic speaker from County Clare, Ireland. He was awarded a PhD in Philosophical Theology from the University of Tübingen, with post-doctoral study of Meister Eckhart. John's numerous international best-selling books include: Anam Cara, Beauty, Eternal Echoes, To Bless the Space Between Us, Walking in Wonder, among many others, guides readers ... Read morethrough the landscape of the Irish imagination. On November 29, 2022, John's latest book was launched, a 25th Anniversary Edition of his beloved classic, Anam Cara. The edition includes a new Foreword by Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland, a new Afterword by John's brother, Pat, along with insightful reflections from John's inner circle of friends. More information can be found: https://johnodonohue.com/ Show Less
Reviews for Anam Cara
A rare synthesis of philosophy, poetry and spirituality... a powerful and life-transforming experience for those who read it
Deepak Chopra, author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success John O'Donohue is a man of the soul. His scholarly meditation on the continuing relevance of Ireland's spiritual heritage has become a publishing phenomenon... This poetic meditation has become a bestseller ... Read moreon both sides of the Atlantic... A lyrical prayer
The Times
Words of wisdom... a heady mixture of myth, poetry, philosophy... profound and moving
Independent
This book is a phenomenon in itself... a book to read and reread forever, its style of varied narration responds to our times
Irish Times
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