The second volume of “Ascetic Experiences” by St. Ignatius (Brianchaninov) contains teachings about faith, prayer practice, bodily exploits, attitude towards God and neighbors, and Christian perfection. True life according to the Gospel, leading to spiritual renewal (repentance), the experience of the holy fathers, the laws of spiritual life, which the saint advises everyone who has entered the narrow path to follow with attention, help to acquire a saving knowledge of oneself and reveal to a person the meaning of the Cross of Christ. Published according to the edition: Bishop Ignatius (Brianchaninov). Ascetic experiences // Op. 2nd ed. T. 2. St. Petersburg, 1886. Recommended for publication by the Publishing Council of the Russian Orthodox Church