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Indian writer (1931-1987)

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62

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  • Brevetto di volo per aquile e polli
  • Portrait Of Indian Sport
  • Song of the Bird
  • One Minute Wisdom
  • Awareness

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Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Brazil
Active from
1926-03-30
Active to
2022-01-14

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Anthony de Mello (4 September 1931, Bombay, India - 2 June 1987, New York) was a Jesuit priest and psychotherapist who became widely known for his books on spirituality. An internationally acclaimed spiritual guide, writer and public speaker, de Mello hosted many spiritual conferences. See below for the names of these programs which are available on audio cd and film. He traveled to many countries to study and later to teach, most notably Spain and the United States. <a href="https://www.last.fm

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Quotes

  • "I wish to become a teacher of the Truth." "Are you prepared to be ridiculed, ignored and starving till you are forty-five?" "I am. But tell me: What will happen after I am forty-five?" "You will have grown accustomed to it."
  • The genius of a composer is found in the notes of his music; but analyzing the notes will not reveal his genius. The poet's greatness is contained in his words; yet the study of his words will not disclose his inspiration. God reveals himself in creation; but scrutinize creation as minutely as you wish, you will not find God, any more than you will find the soul through careful examination of your body.
  • "What, concretely, is Enlightenment?" "Seeing Reality as it is," said the Master. "Doesn't everyone see Reality as it is?" "Oh, no! Most people see it as they believe it is." "What's the difference?" "The difference between thinking you are drowning in a stormy sea and knowing you cannot drown because there isn't any water in sight for miles around."
  • This is what Wisdom means: To be changed without the slightest effort on your part, to be transformed, believe it or not, merely by waking to the reality that is not words, that lies beyond the reach of words. If you are fortunate enough to be Awakened thus, you will know why the finest language is the one that is not spoken, the finest action is the one that is not done and the finest change is the one that is not willed.
  • To a disciple who was forever complaining about others the Master said, "If it is peace you want, seek to change yourself, not other people. It is easier to protect your feet with slippers than to carpet the whole of the earth."
  • To a visitor who asked to become his disciple the Master said, "You may live with me, but don't become my follower." "Whom, then, shall I follow?" "No one. The day you follow someone you cease to follow Truth."

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Key facts

Born
( 1931-09-04 ) 4 September 1931, Bombay , British India
Died
2 June 1987 (1987-06-02) (aged 55), New York, New York
Occupations
Jesuit priest , author
Known for
Spiritual writings and teachings, Ignatian spirituality

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date of birth
1931-09-04
date of death
1987-06-02
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Anthony de Mello
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Anthony de Mello (4 September 1931 – 2 June 1987), also known as Tony de Mello, was an Indian Jesuit priest and psychotherapist. A teacher and public speaker, de Mello wrote several books on spirituality and hosted numerous spiritual retreats and conferences. He is known for his storytelling, which drew from the various mystical traditions of both East and West.

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