Seems to me a large, large number of we contemporary pilgrims are on what might be called “The Book Path.” Although we may have particular 
“go-to” teachers and methods—even particular and favorite go-to books– doesn’t it seem that we are always being led to the “exact right next-book,” at the exact right time? Something we read that takes us to and through the next stage on our pilgrimage?
And yes, of course, at some point we are led to put down all the books and go directly to the Source, the Presence, the Peace and Prosperity Itself, without a middle-man (woman.) But then, in my experience, we are once again led back to books to enjoy the company of those who share the wonder. Reading can in itself be a meditation, a perception, a mini-satsang.
We will soon be starting a discussion group, sharing our favorite books and teachers. (We might even call it “The Book of the Monk Club.”) To begin with, let me suggest any of the books by Joel Goldsmith, Rupert Spira, Jean Klein , Byron Katie and/or Nisargadatta Maharaj These blokes offer enough to keep any of us busy for severa;l lifetimes. (Your further suggestions are encouraged.)
Question of the Week
For the past 20 or 30 years or so, a number of us have been meeting on a weekly basis to discuss topics of “Buddhist Methodist” import. Ten years or so ago (unlike most Methodists and a majority of Buddhists, our archives and record keeping are kept more spontaneously than rigorously) we started sending out a “question of the week” prior to our meeting in order to kick off our
discussion. Most of us, find the “discussion starters” to be quite useful, though a few find such a format restrictive. Nevertheless, recently, it was suggested I start posting these questions of the week here on our website., for the growing number of “non-locals” who find this site useful, or at least interesting. I’ll add more questions– both new and from the archives, as time and inclination allow.4/22/18 Question of the Week: Big I and Little I, Ram Dass , Don Juan and Joel Goldsmith
