David A. Cooper
A spiritual memoir by the author of God Is a Verb.
"This book is a treasure map, but not
like any you have seen before. Most people believe that the
object of a treasure hunt is to find a chest of gold. The
mystical approach, however, is that the search itself is the
treasure…. Here is an invitation to begin an exploration
of the treasure fields of your own mind…the most exciting
and rewarding adventure you will ever take."
—from the Introduction
Here is an insider’s look at a
spectrum of mystical traditions—by someone who is
remarkably fluent in the language of each. Three Gates to Meditation Practice chronicles more than fifteen years in the
spiritual journey of "post-denominational" Rabbi
David A. Cooper and his wife Shoshana—years that led the
Coopers everywhere from a secluded mountain hut in New Mexico
to the Sinai desert, from chanting Sufi dhikr and meditation
with Buddhist masters to studying Kabbalah and esoteric Judaism
in the Old City of Jerusalem.
The Coopers’ story is an intimate
account of what intensive spiritual practice is like, with an
ultimate message that is supremely inspiring: The spiritual
path is completely within our reach, whoever we are, whatever
we do, as long as we are willing to try.
Praise for David A. Cooper’s Work
"What this book does is see through
the superficial question of ‘What path are you
following?’ to reveal the crucial one, which is
‘What is the purpose of your spiritual
practice?'"
—Sylvia
Boorstein, author of It’s Easier Than You Think
"A personal inward journey rich in
insight into the path of retreat and meditation."
—Yoga Journal
"Cooper takes the bold step of
allowing the practice of Buddhist meditation to blend with his
practice of Judaism in a manner that enriches both traditions
and moves the reader to a greater insight into their shared
silence."
—Parabola
