NIRVANA EXPRESS. MYSTICS, FRAUDSTERS AND SEEKERS OF SPIRITUALITY

Embark on a fascinating journey through the world of Eastern spirituality, where mystics mingle with fraudsters, and truth-seekers try to find the meaning of life. Mick Brown takes us on a literary expedition, showing how exotic Indian mysticism has permeated mass culture, changing our perception of religion, body, and mind. Meet the colorful figures who shaped the spirituality of the West, from Swami Vivekananda to controversial gurus such as Osho.

• Discover the fascinating history of the migration of ideas from East to West
• Meet a host of colorful figures who shaped the spirituality of the 20th century
• Immerse yourself in the story of the search for meaning, authority, and awakening
• Learn how East and West mutually permeate each other in the search for spirituality and wealth
• Analyze key questions about the nature of awakening and the boundary between authentic seeking and gullibility
• Discover the behind-the-scenes of scandals related to abuse in sects
• Understand how the West tries to find in the East the spirituality lost in the pursuit of wealth

Nirvana Express is not only a story about spiritual quests but also about cultural exchanges and mutual fascinations between East and West. Mick Brown draws a map of the paths along which spiritual concepts such as yoga, meditation, and Hindu asceticism traveled to the West, where they were filtered by the needs of modernity, simplified, transformed, and sold as a promise of enlightenment. It is a book about how the West not only sought meaning but also created its own versions of the East.

The author analyzes the role of spiritual guides, asking questions about their authority and influence on believers. He examines the countercultural movements of the 1960s, which revolutionized the perception of religion and spirituality. He also describes contemporary scandals related to abuse in sects, showing the dark side of spiritual quests. Nirvana Express is a must-read for anyone interested in spirituality, religion, and contemporary culture.

Mick Brown, the author of the book, is an experienced journalist and columnist who has been collaborating with renowned press titles for years. His in-depth knowledge and ability to analyze complex social phenomena make Nirvana Express a fascinating and informative read. This book is not only a story about spiritual quests but also about cultural exchanges and mutual fascinations between East and West. It is a read that encourages reflection and asks questions about the meaning of life and the role of spirituality in our world.