The Deeper Meanings of the Dark Night Ofthe Soul

All religious traditions speak of a journey through a desert to reach the promised land, a descent into darkness while seeking the light. This journey and the descent are within ourselves. The essential aspects of this integral passage in the spiritual life, from Christianity to the Path of the Masters, to Zen, Sufism, or Advaita, is what this book is about. Why it is often darkest just before the dawn, and why things may be going right when they seem terribly wrong, is explored in the words of many spiritual teachers with a depth not often found in popular media. This book goes deep into the fine points of the traditions, ask hard questions, and will strengthen your faith whatever be your path.

All religious traditions speak of a journey through a desert to reach the promised land, a descent into darkness while seeking the light. This journey and the descent are within ourselves. The essential aspects of this integral passage in the spiritual life, from Christianity to the Path of the Masters, to Zen, Sufism, or Advaita, is what this book is about. Why it is often darkest just before the dawn, and why things may be going right when they seem terribly wrong, is explored in the words of many spiritual teachers with a depth not often found in popular media. This book goes deep into the fine points of the traditions, ask hard questions, and will strengthen your faith whatever be your path.