Deepak Chopra's books have become international bestsellers. Dr. Chopra is founder of The Chopra Center in Carlsbad, California. Visit his website at www.chopra.com.
Named One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2008 by "Spirituality &
Practice""
""[Promotes] an interspirituality for the twenty-first century that
tears down the walls between East and West and reveals how all the
world's religions encourage the practice of transformation."
--"Spirituality & Practice"
"In this book, Deepak Chopra proposes a Copernican revolution in
our understanding of Christianity by replacing the theological
version of the holy trinity with the triptych of Jesus as
possessing a human, an institutional and a mystical dimension. By
emphasizing the mystical dimension and identifying Jesus as a
spiritual revolutionary, he invites Christianity to perform yet
another miracle in his name- that of transforming the world once
again."
--Arvind Sharma, Birks Professor of Comparative Religion, Faculty
of Religious Studies, McGill University
"The hardest thing to see is what is hidden in plain sight. After
20 centuries of doctrine and dogma we have nearly lost sight of the
Jesus who was a wandering teacher of mystical truths. In his
imaginative reconstruction of the inner meaning of the gospels,
Deepak Chopra reminds us of "The Third Jesus," the enlightened
master of God-consciousness. It will disturb the minds of the
orthodox, and delight the spirits of mystics and progressive
Christians."
--Sam Keen, Philosopher and Author, "Sightings: Extraordinary
Encounters with Ordinary Birds"
"An insightful and clarifying glimpse into the life of one of the
most radical spiritual teachers the world has known. Chopra gives
us the gift of knowing that we may walk in the enlightened
footsteps of our brother, Jesus the Christ."
--Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder Agape International Spiritual
Center and author of "Inspirations of the Heart," "40 Day Mind Fast
Soul Feas"t, "A Manifesto of Peace
""In "The Third Jesus" Deepak Chopra unfolds for us the spirit of
Jesus and with a reverence that is at once simple and profound
makes his
"In this book, Deepak Chopra proposes a Copernican revolution in
our understanding of Christianity by replacing the theological
version of the holy trinity with the triptych of Jesus as
possessing a human, an institutional and a mystical dimension. By
emphasizing the mystical dimension and identifying Jesus as a
spiritual revolutionary, he invites Christianity to perform yet
another miracle in his name- that of transforming the world once
again."
--Arvind Sharma, Birks Professor of Comparative Religion, Faculty
of Religious Studies, McGill University
"The hardest thing to see is what is hidden in plain sight. After
20 centuries of doctrine and dogma we have nearly lost sight of the
Jesus who was a wandering teacher of mystical truths. In his
imaginative reconstruction of the inner meaning of the gospels,
Deepak Chopra reminds us of "The Third Jesus," the enlightened
master of God-consciousness. It will disturb the minds of the
orthodox, and delight the spirits of mystics and progressive
Christians."
--Sam Keen, Philosopher and Author, "Sightings: Extraordinary
Encounters with Ordinary Birds"
"An insightful and clarifying glimpse into the life of one of the
most radical spiritual teachers the world has known. Chopra gives
us the gift of knowing that we may walk in the enlightened
footsteps of our brother, Jesus the Christ."
--Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder Agape International Spiritual
Center and author of "Inspirations of the Heart," "40 Day Mind Fast
Soul Feas"t, "A Manifesto of Peace
""In "The Third Jesus" Deepak Chopra unfolds for us the spirit of
Jesus and with a reverence that is at once simple and profound
makes his spirit accessible to us in our everydaylives."
--Father Paul Keenan, Host, "As You Think," The Catholic
Channel/Sirius 159
"Distinguishing between the historical Jesus and the Christ of
Theology and Philosophy developed over 17 centuries Dr. Chopra
captures an intriguing vision of a "Third Jesus," who, while living
on Earth, developed a deep relationship with God. Deepak calls this
"God-consciousness." Dr. Chopra brilliantly uses the sayings of
Jesus to demonstrate how his basic mission and ethic of love grew
out of his God-consciousness. Through Jesus' own words and
spiritual exercises Deepak beautifully elucidates a beginning,
middle and unity pathway for growing in deep God-consciousness to
anchor our life on earth and our life after death."
--Rev. Edward J. Ruetz, retired Catholic priest of the Diocese of
Fort Wayne/South Bend in Indiana
"Dr. Deepak Chopra's analyses and interpretations of the sayings of
Jesus, in the form of "Comment," breathe renewed life into those
sayings. Chopra's work brings the teachings of Jesus into sharp
focus with a marvelous, modern touch of insight from the vantage of
both Eastern and Western thought. With the thought of Jesus's model
in hand, Chopra provides the reader with a spiritual path of
exercises -- a remarkably renewed practice in search of a higher
reality, helping to cause a connection between reader and God. The
views Chopra imparts are definitely worth the effort to undertake
this enlightening journey of reading and practice."
--Ben Christensen, Ph.D., Prof. Emeritus Dean of the San Diego
School of Christian Studies First United Methodist Church of San
Diego, CA
"Jesus has now long since escaped the confines of church,
Christianity and even 'religions.'Chopra's book thoughtfully
presents a Jesus who is paradoxically both closer to the original
and more available to post-modern people than the stained glass
version. The book is bound to provoke both admiration and
condemnation which, come to think of it, the maverick Galilean
rabbi also did."
--Harvey Cox, author, "When Jesus Came to Harvard," Hollis
Professor of Divinity at Harvard
"Chopra's book "The Third Jesus" reminds me of the theological work
of one of history's greatest humanitarians and the 1952 Nobel Peace
Prize Laureate, Dr. Albert Schweitzer. Schweitzer wrote extensively
about Jesus and challenged much of the prevailing theology
regarding Jesus' life and ideas. Chopra is Schweitzer's equal in
bringing to light a fresh and profound way to experience the
teachings of Jesus."
--David T. Ives, Executive Director of the Albert Schweitzer
Institute at Quinnipiac University
"In this book a man shaped by the religions of the East introduces
the West to a Jesus we have either lost or have never known. That
is itself a stunning concept, but Deepak Chopra is a stunning man.
He explores what he calls the 'Christ Consciousness, ' which can be
identified neither with the Jesus of history nor with the Jesus of
the creeds, the doctrines and the dogmas of the ecclesiastical
institution. This 'Third Jesus' can be seen only when we move into
a new human awareness that will carry us beyond tribe, prejudice
and even beyond our religious systems. As a Christian, I welcome
his insights into my Jesus and his provocative call to me to enter
the 'Christ Consciousness' and thus to become more deeply and
completely human."
--John Shelby Spong, Retired Bishop of the Episcopal Dioceseof
Newark, Author, "Jesus for the Non-Religious"
"In this intriguing study of the sayings of Jesus, Deepak Chopra
gently releases this highly evolved spiritual teacher, light of the
world and son of God from the limitations of dogmatic theology.
With profound wisdom and clarity Deepak offers the amazing
suggestion that the same God-consciousness embodied in the human
Jesus is present in all of us individually and collectively. In a
spirit of humble knowingness Deepak encourages us to look deep into
the mirror of our collective souls and ponder the question Jesus
continues to ask "Who do YOU say that I AM ?"
--Sister Judian Breitenbach, Catholic order of the Poor Handmaids
of Jesus Christ, Founder of the Sari Asher Namaste' Center in
LaPorte, Indiana
"The book makes God accessible to those who find God distant,
troublesome, or both. Chopra rescues Jesus from the confusion of
the ever multiplying schools of Biblical criticism. The book shows
us how to investigate, in a new way, Jesus--the mysterious man with
divine awareness. Chopra resolves contradictions in Jesus' sayings,
sharpens our understanding of Jesus' teachings, and guides us in
the application of Jesus' teachings. Jesus comes into focus. We
gain new expectations of what the spiritual life looks like. The
book calls even to those who have lost any sense of God. By
following the book's practical applications, they, too, may find
the universe meaningful instead of indifferent. This is a book to
read, re-read, and incorporate into one's life."
--Bonnie Bobzien, MD, Member of board of directors of San Diego
School of Christian Studies
"Literate, mainstream Christians will welcome Chopra's championing
before the world, the meaning of their commitment to action,
practice, 'ortho-praxis, ' following the only absolutely
unambiguous demands of Jesus on his followers recorded in the New
Testament: serving the poor, loving neighbor and even enemies. It
is the most effective response to the Dawkins' crowd who never even
mention the Bishop Robinsons, Martin King, Dietrich Bonhoeffers,
Mother Teresas who by their actions, have shown their faith in this
Jesus Christ."
--Rustum Roy, Evan Pugh Professor of the Solid State Emeritus,
Professor of Science Technology and Society Emeritus, The
Pennsylvania State University
"'God created man and woman in His image, 'a biblical poet reminds
us. Deepak Chopra has returned the compliment. He joins other
incisive minds who have reflected on Jesus as 'the true light who
enlightens every person' ("John "1: 9). Jefferson, for example,
revered Jesus as 'the first of human Sages.'He looked like
Jefferson-dignified, brainy and humorless. Assertive,
rabble-rousing Malcolm X told "Playboy "magazine in 1963 'Christ
was a black man.' Was it coincidental that his ebony Jesus bristled
at the "status quo" as he flashed revolutionary rhetoric? Chopra
engagingly describes Jesus as looking much like Deepak. Jesus
enlightens us, creating a helpful 'path to God-consciousness.'
Jesus can't be contained within stultifying Christian creeds and
arid Church traditions that deify him. Yes, he is divine, for
Chopra in the sense that he divines a way to Cosmic Consciousness.
Here's energy within that settles us down, excites our passions we
look up to capture them and points us back to Jesus, the savant who
makes us conscious of the good, the true and the beautiful."
--The Reverend Dr. Jack R. Van Ens, Creative Growth Ministries,
Christian dramatist and commentator for the "Vail Daily
""The message of Jesus was clear, simple and direct. But within a
generation of his passion it was compromised in order to
accommodate the widely conflicting views among those who claimed to
follow him. In Deepak Chopra's new book you will find much thought-
provoking material related to this compromise which will elucidate
many sensitive issues that have perplexed believers for centuries.
In contrast to a message originally intended to inspire people to
the wonders of a world reborn in God, the emphasis nowadays makes
it almost impossible to think of Jesus or even Christianity itself
except in terms of the suffering savior who died to appease God's
anger against us. The terrible toll this emphasis has exacted on
the message is sensitively treated in a most compelling way in this
very valuable new work."
--Miceal Ledwith, L.Ph., L.D., D.D., LL.D, Former President and
Professor of Theology, Maynooth University, Served as a Member of
the Vatican's International Theological Commission for seventeen
years under Pope John Paul II when Cardinal Joseph Alois Ratzinger
was President
"A testimony to the inexhaustibility of Jesus; wiseman, social
reformer, advocate for the poor and for some, a savior. In this
book, Deepak Chopra has given us the mystical Jesus, at one with
our deepestconsciousness."
Named One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2008 by "Spirituality &
Practice""
""[Promotes] an interspirituality for the twenty-first century that
tears down the walls between East and West and reveals how all the
world's religions encourage the practice of transformation."
--"Spirituality & Practice"
"In this book, Deepak Chopra proposes a Copernican revolution in
our understanding of Christianity by replacing the theological
version of the holy trinity with the triptych of Jesus as
possessing a human, an institutional and a mystical dimension. By
emphasizing the mystical dimension and identifying Jesus as a
spiritual revolutionary, he invites Christianity to perform yet
another miracle in his name- that of transforming the world once
again."
--Arvind Sharma, Birks Professor of Comparative Religion, Faculty
of Religious Studies, McGill University
"The hardest thing to see is what is hidden in plain sight. After
20 centuries of doctrine and dogma we have nearly lost sight of the
Jesus who was a wandering teacher of mystical truths. In his
imaginative reconstruction of the inner meaning of the gospels,
Deepak Chopra reminds us of "The Third Jesus," the enlightened
master of God-consciousness. It will disturb the minds of the
orthodox, and delight the spirits of mystics and progressive
Christians."
--Sam Keen, Philosopher and Author, "Sightings: Extraordinary
Encounters with Ordinary Birds"
"An insightful and clarifying glimpse into the life of one of the
most radical spiritual teachers the world has known. Chopra gives
us the gift of knowing that we may walk in the enlightened
footsteps of our brother, Jesus the Christ."
--Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder Agape International Spiritual
Center and author of "Inspirations of the Heart," "40 Day Mind Fast
Soul Feas"t, "A Manifesto of Peace
""In "The Third Jesus" Deepak Chopra unfolds for us the spirit of
Jesus and with a reverence that is at once simple and profound
makes his
"In this book, Deepak Chopra proposes a Copernican revolution in
our understanding of Christianity by replacing the theological
version of the holy trinity with the triptych of Jesus as
possessing a human, an institutional and a mystical dimension. By
emphasizing the mystical dimension and identifying Jesus as a
spiritual revolutionary, he invites Christianity to perform yet
another miracle in his name- that of transforming the world once
again."
--Arvind Sharma, Birks Professor of Comparative Religion, Faculty
of Religious Studies, McGill University
"The hardest thing to see is what is hidden in plain sight. After
20 centuries of doctrine and dogma we have nearly lost sight of the
Jesus who was a wandering teacher of mystical truths. In his
imaginative reconstruction of the inner meaning of the gospels,
Deepak Chopra reminds us of "The Third Jesus," the enlightened
master of God-consciousness. It will disturb the minds of the
orthodox, and delight the spirits of mystics and progressive
Christians."
--Sam Keen, Philosopher and Author, "Sightings: Extraordinary
Encounters with Ordinary Birds"
"An insightful and clarifying glimpse into the life of one of the
most radical spiritual teachers the world has known. Chopra gives
us the gift of knowing that we may walk in the enlightened
footsteps of our brother, Jesus the Christ."
--Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder Agape International Spiritual
Center and author of "Inspirations of the Heart," "40 Day Mind Fast
Soul Feas"t, "A Manifesto of Peace
""In "The Third Jesus" Deepak Chopra unfolds for us the spirit of
Jesus and with a reverence that is at once simple and profound
makes his spirit accessible to us in our everydaylives."
--Father Paul Keenan, Host, "As You Think," The Catholic
Channel/Sirius 159
"Distinguishing between the historical Jesus and the Christ of
Theology and Philosophy developed over 17 centuries Dr. Chopra
captures an intriguing vision of a "Third Jesus," who, while living
on Earth, developed a deep relationship with God. Deepak calls this
"God-consciousness." Dr. Chopra brilliantly uses the sayings of
Jesus to demonstrate how his basic mission and ethic of love grew
out of his God-consciousness. Through Jesus' own words and
spiritual exercises Deepak beautifully elucidates a beginning,
middle and unity pathway for growing in deep God-consciousness to
anchor our life on earth and our life after death."
--Rev. Edward J. Ruetz, retired Catholic priest of the Diocese of
Fort Wayne/South Bend in Indiana
"Dr. Deepak Chopra's analyses and interpretations of the sayings of
Jesus, in the form of "Comment," breathe renewed life into those
sayings. Chopra's work brings the teachings of Jesus into sharp
focus with a marvelous, modern touch of insight from the vantage of
both Eastern and Western thought. With the thought of Jesus's model
in hand, Chopra provides the reader with a spiritual path of
exercises -- a remarkably renewed practice in search of a higher
reality, helping to cause a connection between reader and God. The
views Chopra imparts are definitely worth the effort to undertake
this enlightening journey of reading and practice."
--Ben Christensen, Ph.D., Prof. Emeritus Dean of the San Diego
School of Christian Studies First United Methodist Church of San
Diego, CA
"Jesus has now long since escaped the confines of church,
Christianity and even 'religions.'Chopra's book thoughtfully
presents a Jesus who is paradoxically both closer to the original
and more available to post-modern people than the stained glass
version. The book is bound to provoke both admiration and
condemnation which, come to think of it, the maverick Galilean
rabbi also did."
--Harvey Cox, author, "When Jesus Came to Harvard," Hollis
Professor of Divinity at Harvard
"Chopra's book "The Third Jesus" reminds me of the theological work
of one of history's greatest humanitarians and the 1952 Nobel Peace
Prize Laureate, Dr. Albert Schweitzer. Schweitzer wrote extensively
about Jesus and challenged much of the prevailing theology
regarding Jesus' life and ideas. Chopra is Schweitzer's equal in
bringing to light a fresh and profound way to experience the
teachings of Jesus."
--David T. Ives, Executive Director of the Albert Schweitzer
Institute at Quinnipiac University
"In this book a man shaped by the religions of the East introduces
the West to a Jesus we have either lost or have never known. That
is itself a stunning concept, but Deepak Chopra is a stunning man.
He explores what he calls the 'Christ Consciousness, ' which can be
identified neither with the Jesus of history nor with the Jesus of
the creeds, the doctrines and the dogmas of the ecclesiastical
institution. This 'Third Jesus' can be seen only when we move into
a new human awareness that will carry us beyond tribe, prejudice
and even beyond our religious systems. As a Christian, I welcome
his insights into my Jesus and his provocative call to me to enter
the 'Christ Consciousness' and thus to become more deeply and
completely human."
--John Shelby Spong, Retired Bishop of the Episcopal Dioceseof
Newark, Author, "Jesus for the Non-Religious"
"In this intriguing study of the sayings of Jesus, Deepak Chopra
gently releases this highly evolved spiritual teacher, light of the
world and son of God from the limitations of dogmatic theology.
With profound wisdom and clarity Deepak offers the amazing
suggestion that the same God-consciousness embodied in the human
Jesus is present in all of us individually and collectively. In a
spirit of humble knowingness Deepak encourages us to look deep into
the mirror of our collective souls and ponder the question Jesus
continues to ask "Who do YOU say that I AM ?"
--Sister Judian Breitenbach, Catholic order of the Poor Handmaids
of Jesus Christ, Founder of the Sari Asher Namaste' Center in
LaPorte, Indiana
"The book makes God accessible to those who find God distant,
troublesome, or both. Chopra rescues Jesus from the confusion of
the ever multiplying schools of Biblical criticism. The book shows
us how to investigate, in a new way, Jesus--the mysterious man with
divine awareness. Chopra resolves contradictions in Jesus' sayings,
sharpens our understanding of Jesus' teachings, and guides us in
the application of Jesus' teachings. Jesus comes into focus. We
gain new expectations of what the spiritual life looks like. The
book calls even to those who have lost any sense of God. By
following the book's practical applications, they, too, may find
the universe meaningful instead of indifferent. This is a book to
read, re-read, and incorporate into one's life."
--Bonnie Bobzien, MD, Member of board of directors of San Diego
School of Christian Studies
"Literate, mainstream Christians will welcome Chopra's championing
before the world, the meaning of their commitment to action,
practice, 'ortho-praxis, ' following the only absolutely
unambiguous demands of Jesus on his followers recorded in the New
Testament: serving the poor, loving neighbor and even enemies. It
is the most effective response to the Dawkins' crowd who never even
mention the Bishop Robinsons, Martin King, Dietrich Bonhoeffers,
Mother Teresas who by their actions, have shown their faith in this
Jesus Christ."
--Rustum Roy, Evan Pugh Professor of the Solid State Emeritus,
Professor of Science Technology and Society Emeritus, The
Pennsylvania State University
"'God created man and woman in His image, 'a biblical poet reminds
us. Deepak Chopra has returned the compliment. He joins other
incisive minds who have reflected on Jesus as 'the true light who
enlightens every person' ("John "1: 9). Jefferson, for example,
revered Jesus as 'the first of human Sages.'He looked like
Jefferson-dignified, brainy and humorless. Assertive,
rabble-rousing Malcolm X told "Playboy "magazine in 1963 'Christ
was a black man.' Was it coincidental that his ebony Jesus bristled
at the "status quo" as he flashed revolutionary rhetoric? Chopra
engagingly describes Jesus as looking much like Deepak. Jesus
enlightens us, creating a helpful 'path to God-consciousness.'
Jesus can't be contained within stultifying Christian creeds and
arid Church traditions that deify him. Yes, he is divine, for
Chopra in the sense that he divines a way to Cosmic Consciousness.
Here's energy within that settles us down, excites our passions we
look up to capture them and points us back to Jesus, the savant who
makes us conscious of the good, the true and the beautiful."
--The Reverend Dr. Jack R. Van Ens, Creative Growth Ministries,
Christian dramatist and commentator for the "Vail Daily
""The message of Jesus was clear, simple and direct. But within a
generation of his passion it was compromised in order to
accommodate the widely conflicting views among those who claimed to
follow him. In Deepak Chopra's new book you will find much thought-
provoking material related to this compromise which will elucidate
many sensitive issues that have perplexed believers for centuries.
In contrast to a message originally intended to inspire people to
the wonders of a world reborn in God, the emphasis nowadays makes
it almost impossible to think of Jesus or even Christianity itself
except in terms of the suffering savior who died to appease God's
anger against us. The terrible toll this emphasis has exacted on
the message is sensitively treated in a most compelling way in this
very valuable new work."
--Miceal Ledwith, L.Ph., L.D., D.D., LL.D, Former President and
Professor of Theology, Maynooth University, Served as a Member of
the Vatican's International Theological Commission for seventeen
years under Pope John Paul II when Cardinal Joseph Alois Ratzinger
was President
"A testimony to the inexhaustibility of Jesus; wiseman, social
reformer, advocate for the poor and for some, a savior. In this
book, Deepak Chopra has given us the mystical Jesus, at one with
our deepestconsciousness."
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