Practical Mysticism
A Little Book For Normal People

When you choose to read a book on an esoteric topic—particularly a topic many find abstruse—you should choose a book written by someone who knows her subject and writes in simple, elegant prose. For example, if you wish to learn a little something about mysticism, you could do no better than read Pr......more

As someone working on a serious Zen practice it was interesting to read a more Christian take on spiritual practice that was very much was in alignment with Zen. Well written and understandable and certainly inspirational. Be warned though, it is actually lacking on practical advice as to how one pr......more

Wonderful book! This little book needs to be read again and again. It makes clear and accessible many things that many other writers veil in a mist of confusion.......more

Just finished reading this book for a class on mysticism in Eastern and Western traditions. I will definitely be writing about this one in the future. Underhill wrote and published Practical Mysticism during a time of global unrest. Published in 1915, the book was birthed into a world embroiled in th......more

understood about 20% but that 20% really hit......more