Those immense silences of the Himalayas... helped me to quiet the mind as nothing else... The sharp air freshened the mind, the endless spaces gave it new perspectives. -- Paul Brunton Perspectives is an inspiring insight into the essence of East-West spiritual philosophy. Going to the heart of virtually every aspect of the spiritual quest, it introduces a major new series: The Notebooks of Paul Brunton. Paul Brunton (1898-1981) was one of this century's most dynamic spiritual authors. His ten early books (1934-1952) awakened millions in the West to the treasures of Oriental wisdom and mystical practice. From 1952-1981 he sought relative anonymity and compiled extensive notebooks dedicated to synthesizing Eastern and Western, ancient and modern approaches to the discovery of the Soul. Perspectives is an introductory survey of these mature writings, which he reserved for posthumous publication. His Notebooks provide a veritable treasure trove of philosophic spiritual wisdom." -- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross A simple, straightforward guide to how philosophical insights of East and West can help to create beauty, joy, and meaning in our lives." An ethical, sane, and compelling approach to spiritual practice. His keynote is balance, and his uplifting message encompasses all phases of human experience." -- East West Journal A person of rare intelligence... thoroughly alive, and whole in the most significant, 'holy' sense of the word." -- Yoga Journal Sensible and compelling. His work can stand beside that of such East-West 'bridges' as Merton, Suzuki, Watts, and Radhakrishnan." -- Choice