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“Once a man came to me - it was not too long ago - and said that he had given away much landed property and many goods for his own sake so that he might save his soul. Then I thought: 'How little and how insignificant is what you have let go of! It is blindness and foolishness for you to continue looking at all you've let go of. If, however, you've let go of yourself, then you've really let go.'”

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Breakthrough, Meister Eckhart's creation spirituality, in new translation

In 'Breakthrough, Meister Eckhart's creation spirituality, in new translation,' readers are introduced to the works of the medieval philosopher and theologian Meister Eckhart. The book presents a fresh interpretation of Eckhart's ideas on the nature of God, the human soul, and the spiritual journey. The translation aims to capture the depth and complexity of Eckhart's original texts, making them accessible to contemporary readers. more

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Meister Eckhart

German mystic philosopher, born in 1260 and died in 1328. His thoughts have had a profound impact on the world, and he is considered one of the most important representatives of medieval philosophy. more

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