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These selections from the Qur'an--featuring gender-inclusive language--will appeal to non-Muslims and students of comparative religion as well as practicing Muslims and Sufis.

his book opens the way to a deeper knowledge of mahamudra, a Buddhist system of meditation on the nature of the mind. In providing a detailed commentary on the Vajra Song of the first Jamgon Kongtrul (1813-1899), the author elucidates the stages of ground, path, and fruition for those who wish to meditate according to this system.

Taoist inner alchemy is a collection of theories and practices for transforming the mind and refining the self.

Here is a wonderfully rich introduction to the work of the great mystical poet, featuring the leading literary translations of his verse.

This book offers short, stand-alone readings designed to help us cultivate compassion and awareness amid the challenges of daily living. More than a collection of thoughts for the day, Comfortable with Uncertainty offers a progressive program of spiritual study, leading the reader through essential concepts, themes, and practices on the Buddhist path.

In "Infinite Circle, "one of America's most distinctive Zen teachers takes a back-to-basics approach to Zen.