The Toltec Art of Life and Death: A Story of Discovery - Softcover

Ruiz, Don Miguel; Emrys, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062430866 ISBN 13: 9780062430861

Publisher: HarperElixir, 2015

Synopsis

From the beloved teacher of spiritual wisdom and author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller The Four Agreements comes a profound new spiritual masterpiece. The Toltec Art of Life and Death takes readers on a mystical personal journey, introducing us to an even greater level of spiritual teaching and awareness.In 2002, Don Miguel Ruiz suffered a near-fatal heart attack that left him in a coma on the verge of death for nine weeks. The journey he undertook while suspended between this world and the next forms the heart of this autobiographical novel, a profound and mystical tale of spiritual struggle. As his body lies unconscious, Ruiz travels in his dreams and encounters the people, ideas, and events that have shaped him, illuminating the eternal struggle between life--unending energy and truth--and death--matter, and subjective knowledge--in which we are all called to engage. The Toltec Art of Life and Death invites readers into the mind of a master seeker, offering an unparalleled and intimate glimpse into the development of a soul. In this culmination of a lifetime's learning, Ruiz shares with listeners the innermost workings of his singular heart and mind, summoning us to grapple with timeless insights drawn from ancient Toltec wisdom, that are the essence of transformation and freedom.Read by Christian Barillas

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Review:

Praise for The Four Agreements:

“Don Miguel Ruiz ‘s book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom.”
Deepak Chopra

“An inspiring book with many great lessons.”
Wayne Dyer

From the Back Cover:

From the beloved teacher of spiritual wisdom and author of the phenomenal New York Times and international bestseller The Four Agreements comes a profound new spiritual masterwork. Don Miguel Ruiz has been lauded the world over for his deep integrity, insight, and wisdom. Now in The Toltec Art of Life and Death he takes readers on a mystical personal journey, introducing us to an even greater level of spiritual teaching and awareness.

In 2002, Don Miguel Ruiz suffered a near-fatal heart attack that left him in a coma on the verge of death for nine weeks. The journey he undertook while suspended between this world and the next forms the heart of this autobiographical novel, a profound and mystical tale of spiritual struggle. As his body lies unconscious, Ruiz travels in his dreams and encounters the people, ideas, and events that have shaped him, illuminating the eternal struggle between life--unending energy and truth--and death--matter and subjective knowledge--in which we are all called to engage.

The Toltec Art of Life and Death invites readers into the mind of a master seeker, offering an unparalleled and intimate glimpse into the development of a soul. In this culmination of a lifetime's learning, Ruiz shares with readers the innermost workings of his singular heart and mind, summoning us to grapple with timeless insights drawn from ancient Toltec wisdom that are the essence of transformation and freedom.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperElixir
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0062430866
• ISBN 13: 9780062430861
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416